The Fairey Battle

This post was submitted by Rory M., one of our summer students, who continues his association with the museum even as he is back attending classes at Brandon University. In the museum workshop, beneath the original WWII era chalkboard artifact created by Greenway school in Winnipeg, lies the in progress fuselage of an aircraft known asContinue reading “The Fairey Battle”

CATPM Excited to Welcome Historic Boeing Stearman Kaydet

Press Release: Brandon, MB – October 2, 2025  The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is excited to announce the acquisition of a Boeing Stearman Kaydet, a legendary training aircraft that played a key role in preparing Allied pilots during the Second World War. This classic biplane adds a new dimension to the Museum’s collectionContinue reading “CATPM Excited to Welcome Historic Boeing Stearman Kaydet”

Historic Norseman Aircraft to Fly Again at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum

The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) in Brandon, Manitoba, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of three historic Noorduyn Norseman aircraft, including one in flying condition. This exciting addition strengthens CATPM’s mission to showcase the history and legacy of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) and Canadian aviation heritage. CATPM is proud toContinue reading “Historic Norseman Aircraft to Fly Again at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum”

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”

CATPM at the Battle of Britain Ceremony

As many know, the Battle of Britain was a major battle fought in the second world war. It took place from July to October 1940 and was fought entirely in the air as Hitler’s forces attempted to clear the RAF from the skies as a prelude to invasion. Many Canadians fought in this battle, manyContinue reading “CATPM at the Battle of Britain Ceremony”