Category Archives: Aircraft

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”

2024 Manitoba Air Show

The CATP Museum attended the Manitoba Air Show on August 3rd and 4th. We had, for the first time, all 5 of our flight-worthy aircraft on static display. The five include the first public showing, outside of the museum, of the Fleet Finch. The display was a great success, we interacted with hundreds of peopleContinue reading “2024 Manitoba Air Show”

RCAF Band Music Video ~ featuring the CATP Museum

This past winter, the RCAF band came to our museum to shoot parts of their special 100th RCAF Anniversary video. The video, released June 3, is below, includes some great shots in the hangar and some out on the airport taxiway, including a dramatic flyby of a Hercules over the band and the museum’s Harvard!Continue reading “RCAF Band Music Video ~ featuring the CATP Museum”