This post was written by one of our summer student workers, Seraphina G., Seraphina wrote a few post for us last summer, and continues with this one, she is a music student at Brandon University. It’s all the small things that keep this museum running. While a museum is a large project that requires extensiveContinue reading “All the Small Things”
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A Tribute to Bob Mazer
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum mourns the passing of Bob Mazer, a visionary builder, community leader, and unwavering champion of Brandon’s heritage. His legacy has left a profound mark not only on Manitoba’s agricultural and business landscape, but also within the historic walls and future vision of our museum. As Capital Campaign Chair, BobContinue reading “A Tribute to Bob Mazer”
Notice: Museum Closed July 8-9
Unexpected Closure: July 8–9, 2025 Please note that the CATPM will be closed on July 8 and 9, 2025, due to an unexpected infrastructure upgrade by Manitoba Hydro that affects our power systems. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you kindly for your interest and understanding. The Museum will reopen as usual on Thursday, July 10Continue reading “Notice: Museum Closed July 8-9”
Make the CATP Museum a Part of your Staycation/Vacation!
Are you staying around home this summer? Or perhaps traveling in Canada? If so, why not take in some of our great museums? The CATP Museum, located at the Brandon Airport is an amazing gem that tells an important part of Canada’s history and its major role in nation building. The CATPM is also aContinue reading “Make the CATP Museum a Part of your Staycation/Vacation!”
From the Archives: Secret Codes
This post is by our archivist, Judith G. Sometimes, the archives receives a log book with several pieces of paper tucked inside. There may be a letter or a photo or a gem of information. Like this ‘secret’ document entitled: ‘Notes on Security of R/T (radio/telegraph) Communication” Typed on legal size paper it gives instructionContinue reading “From the Archives: Secret Codes”