Another Piece of Canada’s Wartime Aviation History Enroute to Brandon: Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Acquires Second Fleet Finch Aircraft BRANDON, MANITOBA – The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Fleet Model 16B Finch, adding a second model of this important elementary training aircraft to its collection.Continue reading “Press Release: New Acquisition”
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The Music That Carried a Generation: Mark Humphries Orchestra to Perform in Support of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
An afternoon of big-band music will celebrate the spirit of the Second World War generation while helping preserve the stories of those who trained, served, and sacrificed. BRANDON, MB -October 21, 2026 The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) invites Manitobans to step back into the era of 40’s big-band music for a special performanceContinue reading “The Music That Carried a Generation: Mark Humphries Orchestra to Perform in Support of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum”
Join Our Team: Facilities & Operations Manager
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is growing, and we’re looking for a Facilities & Operations Manager to join our team. This is a new role at an exciting time for CATPM. Working closely with the Director General & CEO, the Facilities & Operations Manager will help oversee our historic facilities and grounds, day-to-day museumContinue reading “Join Our Team: Facilities & Operations Manager”
Teachers! It’s Field Trip Time!
March 2026 Dear School Administrators and Teachers, When planning your field trips for this school year, please consider the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon. We offer a student friendly environment with tours to suit all grade levels with specific curriculum links from Grade 1 to 12. We are available for tour bookings now up until theContinue reading “Teachers! It’s Field Trip Time!”
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”
