About 447 Wing - 50 years in 2012

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Welcome to 447 Wing (City of Hamilton) a charter member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.  447 Wing membership is largely 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 veteran to be a member.  And you need not be a member to share in the camaraderie of 447 Wing. We encourage and welcome visitors from all over to come in and enjoy the hospitality. 

Our Charter was granted in 1962 and in 2012 we celebrated all year with special events. We are pleased and proud to honour our veterans, our Air Force traditions, our service to the community and to offer a social home to service veterans, active members of our military and the general public who respect our commitment.

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 members about their experiences while in the service of our great country. Shoot a game of pool, play darts, relax with members and other visitors.

"The Wing", as we are known, 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. Our Events Calendar is filled with a variety of entertaining evenings and afternoons with local singers, bands and social get-togethers.

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.

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...

The February issue of The Wing Drift is available on-line. Go to the link above and scroll down to read or print  the latest Wing Drift.

May and June feature a full lineup of events and entertainment for everybody to enjoy. Some of the best local entertainment comes to the Wing for Friday Night Lights!  Check out all the fun on the Events Calendar page - there's something for everybody's taste.

Keep in touch and tell us what you think at our new email address -  447winghamilton@gmail.com

Join our Facebook group at - http://www.facebook.com/groups/444672318908813/   ("447 City of Hamilton Wing").


Our weekly tradition continues - Fish Fridays. Drop in and check it out.

Provincial and National Wing of the Year 2011-2012!

Earlier in 2012, 447 Wing was awarded the honour of Ontario Wing of the Year. On Saturday, October 13 during the National AFAC AGM, 447 Wing was presented with the award for National Wing of the Year! What an honour to be chosen out of all the Wings across Canada and a special thanks goes out to all our members who have worked hard on behalf of 447 Wing and to have earned such an award.

We also received an award for Ontario's Best Bulletin for the bi-monthly Wing Drift publication - check out the "Wing Drift" Newsletter  link to see current and past issues.

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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, pens and shirts. 

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. A General Meeting for all members is held just prior to the monthly Meat Draw, starting at 2pm and is your chance to ask questions and make suggestions.

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.

A Call for Help! - there have been recent media articles published about 447 Wing's financial problems.
Read them here.

http://www.sachem.ca/news/447-wing-in-danger-of-closing/

http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/919473--mahoney-this-wing-has-a-prayer

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)

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
447winghamilton@gmail.com