Features – Page 2 – Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial

UNESCO Live Museum

When Canada was called upon, we stepped up. Through the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, communities across this country trained 220,000 personnel and helped shape the outcome of the Second World War. Small towns across Canada made a big impact. That spirit still guides us at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM). This year, our DirectorContinue reading “UNESCO Live Museum”

Press Release: Transformative Legacy Gift from the Late John Balushak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECommonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Announces Transformative Legacy Gift from the Late John Balushak Brandon, MB — January 9, 2026The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is honoured to announce a remarkable legacy gift of $1.6 million from the late John Balushak, a long-time supporter, life member, and friend of the museum. AContinue reading “Press Release: Transformative Legacy Gift from the Late John Balushak”

War Cake Recipe: A Taste of History

Archives volunteer, Lisa, came across a recipe for “war cake”, so she made one for us to try at the volunteer lunch this month. To recreate an authentic feel, the story and recipe were written out – by hand! The cake was enjoyed by volunteers. If you try it yourself, please let us know howContinue reading “War Cake Recipe: A Taste of History”

Comics in the Second World War: “The Golden Age of Comics” in Canada

This post was written by Rory M., one of our summer students before he left to return to BU. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. While they didn’t fly, have capes, gadgets, or coloured ink, for Canadian kids of the 1940s, Canadian-made superheroes lived even larger than the Avengers. Drawn by Canadian artists,Continue reading “Comics in the Second World War: “The Golden Age of Comics” in Canada”