Base Borden: A Look Back Through Time
In the middle of Simcoe County there sits what is largely an invisible community. It is Canada's largest military training base, and although it...
Have you heard of the Avro Arrow?
In the 1950s, the RCAF was looking for a Mach 2 interceptor that could fly at 50,000 feet. Nobody else in the world could...
2023 Base Fund Scholarship Recipients
Winners of the tenacity and achievement awards took home $1,000 each as they pursue post-secondary education
This year’s Base Fund Scholarship ceremony saw six different...
The Seal of Approval: How Everyday Items Become Historical Artifacts
Sealed Patterns a blueprint for military issued items past and present
Sealed Patterns come in many different forms, shapes, and sizes, but their purpose remains...
Unveiling the Royal Canadian Air Force’s New Eagle Mascot
To foster a sense of identity and leave a lasting legacy, the Canadian Air Force is gearing up to introduce its mascot, an initiative...
A Little History on Flight Training on Base Borden
Tucked away in the back of the Base Borden Military Museum’s Air Annex is a small blue box with wings that resembles...
Welcoming a Rare Piece of Canadian History
Base Borden Military Museum welcomes a rare military truck in an unusual way
In an unusual welcome ceremony held recently at the Base Borden Military...
Sergeant Major Francis Pegahmagabow: A Timeline
September 1914 – Joined the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion.
October 1914 – Sailed to England on the SS Laurentic.
April 1915 – Survived the Second Battle...
Veteran Profile: Living A Fulfilling Life with Korean War Trauma
Hockey-loving veteran Bruce Nichol (1927-2014) lived a rich life despite trauma of Korean War experiences
Bruce Dallard Nichol was born on 14 December, 1927, the...
A Look at Christmases Past | Un aperçu des Noëls d’antan
A Look at Christmases Past
Holiday celebrations continue to bring the CFB Borden community together year after year. It’s a tradition deeply rooted in the...