Sharing the history of aviation in Nova Scotia, in French

I am here from Tuesday to Saturday and I give visits at the hourssays Alex Dupuis, who admits to having been very stressed during the interview because he really wanted this position.

It’s a perfect job for me because I’m passionate about history and airplanes.

As a child, it was planes that got him hooked on history, he had them everywhere in his room and in all their forms, from Legos to posters and stick-on models.

He is therefore very happy to be able to transmit this passion to visitors.

What I like about this museum is that there is [plusieurs] airplanes that people can ridehe says. Frequently I take visitors in the Hercules or in the Labrador helicopter or in other planes.

The Franco-Ontarian, who studied at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, never tires of seeing the faces of visitors light up at the possibility of boarding these vestiges of the past.

” I love that we can go down in history! »

You can go down in historyhe said. So you can imagine what it would be like for a pilot going into combat in Europe or training here in Canada.

The Greenwood Military Aviation Museum has traditionally hired students to give tours part-time during the summer, but this year marks the first time tours have been offered full-time.

The Greenwood Military Aviation Museum has new signs to help visitors navigate the community off the highway. Museums usually use blue key signs, but the province has agreed to make an exception.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Rebecca Martel

Officials also worked to add freeway signs and unique posters that direct motorists to the road once in the community.

Alex Dupuis promises visits on more specific subjects during the summer season.

I will give spins on Cold War, WWII or modern operationshe said. Generally I tell visitors that to fully enjoy all that this museum has to offer you have to come at least 36 times.

In addition to old restored aircraft, the museum offers several permanent exhibits on the various Canadian Forces aviation trades, including mechanics.

One of the engines of an aircraft used during the 2nd World War on display at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Rebecca Martel

An engine room at the rear of the museum allows you to see some of these engines in action.

What I explain to visitors is that a jet engine, you think it’s complicated, but there’s only one part that moves.says the guide. But in a cylinder engine, there are thousands of moving parts.

Visitors can call to reserve or show up on time for a visit in French or English.

With information from the show La Mouvée