Back in the 1980s, a small group of dedicated volunteers made up of WW2 veterans and others hauled aircraft out of farmer’s fields, accepted and catalogued thousands of donations of artefacts, and restored WW2 buildings to their original condition so that visitors could instantly be transported back in time and learn about the sacrifices madeContinue reading “National Volunteer Week!”
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A Day of Remembrance: A Special Lecture at the CATPM!
When & When: Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, November 12th 1:30 pm, Museum Canteen Background On August 19, 1942, the ill-fated Allied military attack titled Operation Jubilee, to be later known as the Dieppe Raid, was launched. The events surrounding the combined air-sea-land operation still stir controversy to this day. November 12, 2022, A Day ofContinue reading “A Day of Remembrance: A Special Lecture at the CATPM!”
Props and Hops a Success
Our first Props and Hops event was a success. Although 150 tickets were released, 90 were sold. In a busy period for brewers and for other events, that is not a bad number! So thanks to all who came out, especially the brewers and Los Brothers food truck. who mad it out. Unfortunately we onlyContinue reading “Props and Hops a Success”
Special Events on August 20, 2022: Flights and Props & Hops!
Coming up on Saturday August 20 are 2 events not to be missed! First up is a Flight Day! You can purchase a ride in one of our vintage WWII training aircraft from 10 am to 4 pm. Just call or email the museum to book a flight or obtain more information – believe me,Continue reading “Special Events on August 20, 2022: Flights and Props & Hops!”
A Special Museum Visitor!
On Saturday, July 23 (Open Cockpit Day) we had a special visitor at the museum. Retired RCAF Colonel Gordon Brennand was on hand to sign copies of his book, “Farm Boy to Fly Boy“ (we have several copies for sale at the museum). Gordon was a CF-86 Sabre pilot, an advanced jet fighter at theContinue reading “A Special Museum Visitor!”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 