Events – Page 6 – Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial

Forever in the Clouds Presentation

1946 RCAF Estevan Crash Memorial Presentation at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Canteen, Brandon Municipal Airport Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited! The Commonwealth Air Training Plan (CATP) Museum at McGill Field (Brandon Municipal Airport) will host the presentation ceremony for the memorial of the September 15, 1946, RCAF crash near Estevan, SK. Twenty-one airmenContinue reading “Forever in the Clouds Presentation”

National Volunteer Week!

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!”

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!”