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”
Category Archives: Events
Grand ReOpening: April 1
We have been working hard to prepare for our re-opening on April 1, 2024! In honour of the RCAF’s 100th anniversary, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is hosting a free open house on Monday, April 1st from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come join us for an afternoon as we re-open for the season. Visitors will beContinue reading “Grand ReOpening: April 1”
2023 at the CATPM
The video below reviews some of the main events at the museum in 2023.
The Brandon Sun Archives
Back in the first week of October 2023, I had been talking with the Brandon General Museum and Archives, and Matt Goerzen of the Brandon Sun about saving the Brandon Sun’s Archives. The Brandon Sun’s new location does not have space for the original newspapers, and while the Legislative Library has expressed interest the archivesContinue reading “The Brandon Sun Archives”
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 