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”
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The CATP Museum in 2024
This video takes a look back at the museum in the year 2024. Please enjoy and be sure to come out to visit when we re-open in spring!
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”
Big Events in November!
November will see a number of events at/for the museum, so mark your calendar! November 5th at 1:30 pm will feature renowned author, Ted Barris, presenting a talk related to his latest book, The Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in their Finest Hour. Barris is the author of many best selling books, including Behind theContinue reading “Big Events in November!”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 