This post is a collection of news clippings related to the BCATP. Again, thanks to Greg, our archivist for this post. These are archival items donated by Daphne Kuehn from Edmonton, Alberta in September 2013. It is a collection of newspaper clippings covering both No. 7 B&GS, Paulson and No. 10 SFTS, Dauphin; WWII. ItContinue reading “News Clippings from the Past”
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Pilot Officer Archie Londry, RCAF Instructor: A Tribute
Archie Londry was born on a farm near Minnedosa Manitoba. Living on the farm he attended Grades 1 through 8 at a small one-room schoolhouse near his home. He finished Grades nine and ten by correspondence at home. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 at the RCAF Recruiting Centre inContinue reading “Pilot Officer Archie Londry, RCAF Instructor: A Tribute”
Battle of Britain
On Sunday, September 19th, in association with 17 Wing Winnipeg’s celebration of the Battle of Britain, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum will be involved providing a flypast with our Harvard, Stinson, Tiger Moth and Cornell.
Summer Students say farewell!
This summer we were fortunate to employ 2 summer students. Nate and Parker worked hard doing many tasks over their time here. Parker wrote a short post for the blog. We thank both our students for their hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication! Parker’s post: “Hello, my name is Parker McKelkie and I am a summerContinue reading “Summer Students say farewell!”
CATPM Flight Day
Want to fly in a WWII Training Aircraft? Now is your chance! When: On Saturday August 28th Where: the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum at the Brandon Municipal Airport Call for details and to book a flight 204-727-2444 Flights can be purchased in the Tiger Moth, Harvard and the Cornell. Flights every hour starting atContinue reading “CATPM Flight Day”