There is lots going on on Armed Forces Day at the CATPM! Read all about it below! COMMONWEALTH AIR TRAINING PLAN MUSEUM TO HOST ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION FEATURING HISTORIC AIRCRAFT, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, HERITAGE FLIGHTS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum will welcome veterans, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, cadets,Continue reading “Armed Forces Day 2026: June 7th”
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Flight Days & the CATPM’s Stearman
This post is by one of our summer workers, Rory McCallum has submitted several blog posts over the last year, this is his latest. Rory is a Music student at Brandon University. The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum acquired a Stearman Kaydet last season (https://airmuseum.ca/2025/10/01/catpm-excited-to-welcome-historic-boeing-stearman-kaydet/), and we are thrilled to welcome it to our fleetContinue reading “Flight Days & the CATPM’s Stearman”
Lighting the Way Home: The Humble Flare Pot
This post, her first of many (I hope) is by one of our summer workers. Whitney M. Hodgins is a Master of Arts Student at Athabasca University. This black round object caught my eye in the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, it was inside the workshop, sitting humbly on a display case. At first IContinue reading “Lighting the Way Home: The Humble Flare Pot”
Initial Training Schools (ITS)
Our summer workers return, including Rory M., who continues his blog post features with this one exploring the ITS. Rory is a student at Brandon University. As the school year comes to an end, students across Canada, including myself, are preparing for final exams by reviewing notes, late-night studying, and are excited for warmer summerContinue reading “Initial Training Schools (ITS)”
Travel Manitoba Video!
So, we had a visit from Michal from Travel Manitoba. He talked to some of our volunteers and too a flight in 2 of our aircraft! Check it out. Thanks to Travel Manitoba and Michal!
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 