This post, his second for us, was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. Note: This article was posted originally last year, however, it is being re-posted with a correction. Musical instruments across the world carry memories of their players, and the history that theyContinue reading “Ron Mallet & His Accordion”
Category Archives: Features
Trading the Hangar for History Panels: A Student’s Guide to the CHA
Whitney M. Hodgins is a Masters of Arts Student at Athabasca University focusing on Social & Heritage History. Whitney is a student summer worker at the CATPM, this is her third post for us. Some folks might have noticed my usual spot at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum was empty during the first week ofContinue reading “Trading the Hangar for History Panels: A Student’s Guide to the CHA”
Initial Training Schools (ITS)
Our summer workers return, including Rory M., who continues his blog post features with this one exploring the ITS. Rory is a student at Brandon University. As the school year comes to an end, students across Canada, including myself, are preparing for final exams by reviewing notes, late-night studying, and are excited for warmer summerContinue reading “Initial Training Schools (ITS)”
Travel Manitoba Video!
So, we had a visit from Michal from Travel Manitoba. He talked to some of our volunteers and too a flight in 2 of our aircraft! Check it out. Thanks to Travel Manitoba and Michal!
2025 at the CATPM in Review
The past few years, a video reviewing the museum’s activities over the previous year has been created, and the 2025 version is now available. You can view it – and many other museum videos on our YouTube channel! 2025 was an exciting year: a new Director General, acquiring a Norseman and a Stearman, a hugeContinue reading “2025 at the CATPM in Review”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 