On July 23rd, we will be hosting an “open cockpit” event. Pilots will be on hand to help you take a look inside the cockpit of our airworthy airplanes and to answer your questions. Rides in the aircraft will take place as well – most are pre-booked, so email the museum for more information, orContinue reading “Open Cockpit Day!”
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Museum Tours Back with a Vengeance!
While we are reminded that the pandemic is not over, things have returned much closer to ‘normal’. This meant that tours were once again being booked at the museum. We did have one school come for a tour in fall, but this spring tours came back strong, and we could not be happier! We sawContinue reading “Museum Tours Back with a Vengeance!”
Armed Forces Day ’22 – Thank you!
The CATPM’s first Canadian Armed Forces Day was a success. Visitors thoroughly enjoyed the day considering it was cool and windy. Our visitor numbers were similar to past events and in the 250 to 300 range. We had some private aircraft participation with the T-28 Trojan, a Harvard, and a Stearman. The Shilo base cameContinue reading “Armed Forces Day ’22 – Thank you!”
Armed Forces Day: June 5
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum at McGill Field, Brandon Airport will be recognizing Armed Forces Day on Sunday, 5 June between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The public is invited to participate in this family friendly event. The Royal Canadian Air Force is expected to send up to four aircraft, a C-130 Hercules, CT-142Continue reading “Armed Forces Day: June 5”
Museum Open House
Press Release May 10, 2022 For Immediate Release Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon Brandon Municipal Airport, HWY 10 In honour of Manitoba’s 152th birthday, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Canada’s only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during WWII is hosting a freeContinue reading “Museum Open House”