About 447 Wing - 50 years in 2012
Welcome to 447 Wing (City of Hamilton) a charter member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association. 447 Wing membership is made up of veterans from Canadian and Allied forces, as well as many others who share a love of country and a respect for Canada’s proud military tradition. You need not be a member to share in the camaraderie of 447 Wing and we encourage and welcome visitors from all over to come in and enjoy the hospitality.
Our Charter was granted in 1962 and this year we are celebrating all year with special events. We are pleased and proud to continue to honour our veterans, our Air Force traditions and our commitment to community in this, our 50th year.
We are located in Mt. Hope, Ontario, near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. 447 Wing is a licensed premise with a state of the art kitchen as part of our newly renovated building. While visiting, browse our extensive display of Air Force memorabilia and chat with our veterans about their experiences while in the service of our great country.
"The Wing" is pleased to offer delicious, "home-cooked" meals in a warm and friendly environment. Menu items vary daily, so please check the whiteboard at the bar for current offerings and daily specials. Also click on the link above to view our full menu.
The Roundel Room has a full size snooker table, pool table, dart boards and games tables available for use by all our guests. The Flag Room is available to rent for those special occasions, or just as a free meeting room for your business, club and association meetings. Whatever the occasion, you will be welcomed at 447 Wing.
After an afternoon at the Warplane Heritage Museum, come over to The Wing for a relaxing and warm welcome and to enjoy a delicious meal with us. We're only a minute down the road. Try our specialty, Wings, of course, during Wingtime - daily from 5 to 7.
Our Membership Drive is on. While 447 Wing is open to the public and we always welcome non-members, it is important to understand that becoming a member makes a big statement beyond just enjoying our facility. Being a member means expressing your thanks to, and respect for, Canada's many service veterans who have sacrificed in the past, and continue to serve in the present. It says that you honour and support those men and women and Canada's outstanding military history and traditions. It says that you understand that your freedom was earned and is maintained at an enormous cost to many. Being an active associate member of 447 Wing, even if you have never served, says that you are proud of your country and you want to be part of it and you get it. Please ask at The Wing about joining today.
Wing News and Events...
It is with great sadness that we must report the passing of one of our Directors and a great friend to 447 Wing, Mr. Stan Ecklund on March 31, 2012. Our thoughts and prayers are with Stan's family and he will be greatly missed by all.
Come and play on our new 12 foot snooker table, generously donated by the Ancaster Seniors Centre.
May Tuesdays! Karaoke on the 1st, 15th and 29th. Listen to Naomi Cooper and Friends on the 8th and 22nd. Enjoy an entertaining evening out with your friends on May Tuesdays!
May 26th (Sat.) - our monthly General Meeting (2 pm) and all members are encouraged to attend. Get involved, participate and share your ideas on anything to do with The Wing. This month's meeting will be followed by our Meat Draw, complete with the live entertainment of David Horton.
Read how a Snowbird pilot deals with critters in the cockpit... http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView
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June 2 will be the official celebration of 447 Wing's 50 year Anniversary. Yes, our Charter is 50 years old this year and we are inviting many dignitaries to celebrate with us, and ask all members, and their guests, to plan to come in and enjoy the Open House from
2 pm to 5 pm, June 2.
Don't miss our now-famous monthly Sunday brunch buffet on Sunday, June 10th. Brunch runs from 10 am to 2 pm, for only $10.00 per person, $5.00 for kids under 12.
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Wing Gift Certificates are now available! Introduce a friend to the Wing by buying them a gift certificate. Available in any amount.
Please inquire at the bar. While there, ask about our souvenir ribbons and shirts.
Wing (Bar) Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 11pm
Kitchen Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm
(447 Wing is closed on Sundays and Mondays, although available for rental)
The Wing has an active social calendar with fun events most weeks designed for all to enjoy.... please see our Events Calendar page and Photo Gallery for new photos of our many fun social activities. Our very popular Meat Draw is held the last Saturday of every month at 4PM, where many lucky participants take home fresh roasts, ribs and tenderloins for their freezers - all while enjoying a few hours of laughs and friendly participation.
447 Wing is open to the public and we are always accepting new members. For more information, or to apply for membership, please stop by, or call the Wing at (289) 280-0157.
Now with free WIFI - come and browse!!!
There's a story about the military pilot calling for a priority landing because his single-engine jet fighter was running "a bit peaked". Air Traffic Control told the fighter jock that he was number two, behind a B-52 that had one engine shut down.
"Ah," the fighter pilot remarked, "The dreaded seven-engine approach!"
"Ah," the fighter pilot remarked, "The dreaded seven-engine approach!"
447 Wing (City of Hamilton) R.C.A.F.A.
3210 Homestead Dr.
P.O. Box 129
Mount Hope, ON
L0R 1W0
Phone: (289) 280-0157
Fax: (289) 280-0147
3210 Homestead Dr.
P.O. Box 129
Mount Hope, ON
L0R 1W0
Phone: (289) 280-0157
Fax: (289) 280-0147