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”
Category Archives: Events
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!”
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”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 