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From the Archives: Will you be my Valentine?

Some of the items that we have in the archives come to us with a story. Like this ladies’ compact; it is made of sterling silver and in embossed with the Badge of the RAAF – The Royal Australian Air Force.  Accompanying it were a few photos that told the story of Mike and Helen.Continue reading “From the Archives: Will you be my Valentine?”

From the Archives: The Caterpillar Club

You may have heard of the Caterpillar Club.  Here, at our museum, we had a volunteer who had such a pin. His life had been saved when he jumped from his aircraft during WW2. His membership then had been issued by the Irvin Parachute Company (see first photo). In 1922 Leslie Irvin agreed to giveContinue reading “From the Archives: The Caterpillar Club”

RAMWC Aircraft Donation to the CATPM

Press Release [Brandon, MB – December 13, 2024]  The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is excited to announce the arrival of a number of British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) aircraft, various aircraft engines and parts, all courtesy of the generosity of the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC). The RAMWC of Winnipeg has a long-standing partnershipContinue reading “RAMWC Aircraft Donation to the CATPM”

The Mark Humphries Orchestra Concert

What an amazing concert by the Mark Humphries Orchestra on Sunday!  We are so proud to showcase a true musical gem in our community, and grateful that over 400 came to watch because they know it as well!   Mark, thank you for your incredible generosity, enthusiasm and hard work to get this idea goingContinue reading “The Mark Humphries Orchestra Concert”