One of the Bomber Command Museum of Canada's biggest restoration projects turns 70 this weekend.

The Mosquito Bomber hits the mile-stone this year, and even though it's still far from being a finished project, the Museum along with the Calgary Mosquito Society, wants to celebrate.

Museum Events Coordinator Dana Zeilke says originally, the Mosquito was supposed to go back to Calgary when the restoration was complete, but that may not be the case anymore.

"When you talk to Richard de Boer, the President of the Society, the Mosquito is supposed to be returned to Calgary, but if they don't have the space, the Mosquito may stay in Nanton.

The celebrations run from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M., with the Lancaster Bomber firing up it's engines at 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

Also on hand will be Spartan Air Services Historian and Author, Robert Stitt, who'll be speaking about this actual plane and it's use in aerial photo mapping of Canada.

He'll be joined by Restoration Chief Jack McWilliam who'll talk about the progress they've made so far and how much they have left to go on the plane to get it back into working order.

Zeilke says the Mosquito will never fly again, but it will run and be a fully functional static display when the restoration in complete.

And as always there will be plenty of food on hand as the Nanton Animal Protection Society will be hosting a BBQ lunch with the proceeds going to animals in need in Nanton and area.