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”
Category Archives: Education
Music in the Second World War
This post was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. In the era of the Second World War, music played a quiet yet significant part in Canadian life, both at home and abroad. With a rapidly changing landscape of music production and accessibility, it becameContinue reading “Music in the Second World War”
Wings of Honour
Recently a documentary film on the 100th Anniversary of the RCAF aired on CPAC. The film was sponsored by Canadian Geogrphic Films and contains content provided by the CATP Museum, including interview segments with our President, John McNarry. You can watch it by clicking here!
The BCATP and the RCAF
This year marks the Centennial of the RCAF, which officially came into being on April 1, 1924. The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is planning several events to honour this milestone. While the RCAF was formed in 1924 and has its roots as the Canadian Air Force even earlier, the Second World War is whenContinue reading “The BCATP and the RCAF”
November: A month for Remembrance
November will feature a series of special social media posts related to Remembrance. In addition, general admission to the museum, including Remembrance Day itself, is FREE. Donations are gratefully accepted. Of course, a visit to the beautiful 300 foot Memorial Wall is always free. Remembrance Day will be our usual open house and there willContinue reading “November: A month for Remembrance”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 