Welcome to The Wing, 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, and non-veterans 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 The Wing. We encourage and welcome our local community and visitors to the Hamilton area to come in and enjoy our hospitality. 

Our Charter was granted in 1962 and we are pleased and proud to honour our veterans, our Air Force traditions, to provide 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, just minutes from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.  The Wing is a licensed premise with a state of the art kitchen and offering roomy and comfortable surroundings. 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. Also plan to enjoy our weekly live entertainment with a variety to suit any taste. Our Events Calendar is filled with many entertaining evenings and afternoons with local singers, bands and social get-togethers.

"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. Wings are a specialty served up by our on-site chef, Tim Ward.

The Roundel Room has a full size snooker table, pool table, dart boards and games tables available for use by our guests. The Flag Room is available to rent for those special occasions, or as a free meeting room for your business, club and association meetings. Whatever the occasion, you will be welcomed at The 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.

The Wing is open to the public and we always welcome non-members.  But it is important to also understand that by becoming a member, you can make a positive 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 The 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 our low annual membership costs and consider joining today.


The Wing...news and events...briefly....

Rumours have been circulating. Recently, Mr. Bill, Grahlman, President 447 Wing, was advised that  certain individuals purporting to be members of 447 Wing, were spreading the news that a meeting had been held on Feb. 1, 2014, or thereabouts, at 447 Wing, and that our Wing had voted to break away from National, effective in late March 2014. In fact, no such meeting took place, no such discussion has ever been held and certainly no vote has ever been taken, nor considered, on the matter. The Executive committee, as a whole, disavows any knowledge of any such activity.  Should any member have any concerns about this, please contact any of the Executive directly.

We wish to welcome Mr. Greg Chapman to our executive as a new Director. Greg will be formally sworn in at the first opportunity.

On March 22, The Wing held its first annual Community Appreciation Day. Many long time members attended along with Mayor Bob Brattina, Councillor Brenda Johnson and many of our Mount Hope neighbours and supporters. The winner of the WestJet draw, two tickets anywhere they fly, was Mr. Brad Clack. Thanks for your support, Mr. Clack and enjoy your trip. Thank you also to our many supporters who donated their services and products as door prizes all of which helped to make the day a huge success. A special thanks goes out to WestJet, whose generous donation allowed us to raise a substantial sum for our coffers. We wish to thank the following donors who helped make the day a success: Fortinos Ancaster, Fortinos Upper James Hamilton, Wally Parrs Meats, Boston Pizza Upper James, Homestead Auto, Southcote 53, Montanas, Springer Meats, Little Rays Reptiles, VG Meats, Molson Brewery, Great Lakes Brewery.

Our monthly General Meeting is held on the last Saturday and is open only to members to come and voice their thoughts, opinions and suggestions on anything to do with The Wing. As well, you will be updated on all new business, future plans, fundraising activities and is an opportunity to help in any way you can. The meeting starts at 2:00 pm and is followed at 4pm with the monthly Meat Draw (open to the public) which ends around 6pm.

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 everyone's taste.

Read the latest Wing Drift newsletter - click on the link at the top.

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

Join our Facebook group at    http://www.facebook.com/groups/444672318908813/  

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

The 447 Wing Seniors Euchre Club meets every Tuesday afternoon at The Wing. Games start at 1:30 pm, and we are always looking for new faces to join in.  Cost is $2.00. Interested Seniors please contact Barbara Cooper at 905-679-6406.

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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 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.

Wing (Bar) Hours:  
Tuesday -  Saturday:  11am - 11pm
Kitchen Hours:
 Tuesday - Saturday:  11am -  9pm
(The Wing is closed on Sundays and Mondays, although available for
rental)