In a collaborative effort, Quinte West and the National Air Force Museum of Canada present “Your Air Force at Trenton,” an outdoor art display honoring 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the storied legacy of 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Trenton.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the City to share the history of CFB Trenton through the ‘Art on the Trent’ series,” said Hailey Graham, Marketing and Communications Administrator at the National Air Force Museum of Canada. “As we continue to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the RCAF, visitors can learn more about the history of our Air Force in a series of new exhibits opening this summer at the NAFMC.”
Showcasing 16 evocative photos and artifacts, the exhibit delves into the Base’s rich history and its enduring impact on the community.
“We are grateful to partner with the National Air Force Museum of Canada to bring the ‘Your Air Force at Trenton’ exhibit to life,” says Linda Lisle, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism. “The photos and history captured on the exhibit’s panels have been shared from NAFMC’s historical archives and from local residents through previous photo contests. They help tell the story of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton’s growth in Quinte West over most of the last century.”
The exhibit will be available for viewing until September 2024.
For more information about RCAF 100th anniversary events and initiatives in Quinte West, please visit quintewest.ca/RCAF100.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
