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The RCAF Streamliners: Creating Hope During Devastation

This is the second post written by one of our summer student workers, Seraphina G., Seraphina is a music student at Brandon University. Andy Sparling (son of Streamliner saxophonist Phil) is the source for much of the information, the photos and the recording in this article. His book “Dance Through the Darkness: The Untold StoryContinue reading “The RCAF Streamliners: Creating Hope During Devastation”

Press Release: CATPM Welcomes New Director General

Brandon, MB — The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM), Canada’s only museum solely dedicated to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and a designated National Historic Site, is proud to announce the appointment of Zoe McQuinn as its new Director General. Zoe brings over two decades of experience in museum leadership, education, and international culturalContinue reading “Press Release: CATPM Welcomes New Director General”

All the Small Things

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”

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”

Ron Mallet & His Accordion

This post, his second for us, was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. Musical instruments across the world carry memories of their players, and the history that they have endured. As a musician myself for most of my life I have always been amazedContinue reading “Ron Mallet & His Accordion”