Village of Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Military Base

 14 Wing Greenwood

14 Wing Greenwood is the largest air base on the East Coast. The Base was established as Royal Air Force Station and now is home to three operational Squadrons, 405 Long Range Patrol Squadron, 404 Longs Range Patrol and Training Squadron and 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron plus 14 Air Maintenance Squadron . Greenwood was chosen for the fog- free climate. 14 Wing Greenwood is situated on Federal owned land, adjacent to but outside the Village of Greenwood boundaries.

The Village of Greenwood enjoys a warm and cordial relationship with 14 Wing Greenwood and the men, women and children who make Greenwood home.

For more information visit 14 Wing Greenwood - Department of National Defence

Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

The Greenwood Military Aviation Museum traces the history of RAF/RCA/CFB Greenwood from its inception in 1942 to the present day. The museum is housed in its newly constructed quarters of over 8,000 square feet of display area.

Features include

aircraft and period displays including interactive attractions

a fully functional multi purpose meeting room

a tea shop

library/resource centre

AVRO ANSON restoration

Memorial Garden

and Aero Park

Wing tours are conducted in the summer months, reservations required.

Hours of operation

Sept. to May, Tues. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June to August, seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Contact Information

Phone: 902-765-1494 local 5995

Fax: 902-765-5747

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