FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2026 A Lifetime of Service: The remarkable story of Air Vice-Marshal Kenneth Gordon Nairn comes to life through the Museum’s collections during its free Remembrance Day Open House on November 11. BRANDON, MANITOBA – From a young Manitoba soldier in the trenches of the First World War to a pioneering militaryContinue reading “A Lifetime of Service: Air Vice-Marshal Kenneth Gordon Nairn”
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Press Release: New Acquisition
Another Piece of Canada’s Wartime Aviation History Enroute to Brandon: Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Acquires Second Fleet Finch Aircraft BRANDON, MANITOBA – The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Fleet Model 16B Finch, adding a second model of this important elementary training aircraft to its collection.Continue reading “Press Release: New Acquisition”
The Music That Carried a Generation: Mark Humphries Orchestra to Perform in Support of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
An afternoon of big-band music will celebrate the spirit of the Second World War generation while helping preserve the stories of those who trained, served, and sacrificed. BRANDON, MB -October 21, 2026 The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) invites Manitobans to step back into the era of 40’s big-band music for a special performanceContinue reading “The Music That Carried a Generation: Mark Humphries Orchestra to Perform in Support of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum”
How Can I (YOU!) Support the CATPM?
Here are some ways to support the museum, one of Brandon’s big attractions and a true ‘hidden gem’! The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is unique, being the only museum in the world (well, that we know of) dedicated to preserving and educating about the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in Canada during World WarContinue reading “How Can I (YOU!) Support the CATPM?”
A Big Announcement!
Something special is coming to Brandon this fall. Join us Sunday, November 1 for the CATPM Benefit Concert featuring the Mark Humphries Orchestra at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. It’s an afternoon of wonderful music in support of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial and the stories, aircraft and history weContinue reading ” A Big Announcement!”
