In addition to the items such as buildings, aircraft and vehicles, we have 2 heated floors of exhibits, a chapel, and many more items in our library and archives. Uniforms, dioramas, posters, and a myriad of other interesting items are on display. The photos below show a sampling of what we have to see! (Also see the pages of aircraft & vehicles!)
Downstairs Gallery
This area has artifacts related to joining the Plan. It includes Information & artifacts about Manning Depots, early training, and leaving home. There is also a display about the Women’s Division and an amazing wall of archival photographs.
Upstairs (The McGill McManes Gallery)
Upstairs is a gallery dedicated to all those who served. See artifacts and memorabilia related to some of those who served. There are also diorama and other artifacts showing life in the theatres of combat. There is also a mini theatre with chairs and videos playing.
The Chapel & Homefront
The chapel is a special place in the museum. It is a place to show respect and for quiet contemplation as it is dedicated to those who lost their lives. It holds telegrams notifying families of the loss of loved ones, displays of some young airmen who lost their lives, medals, books and so on. Also located in the area is the home front display showing some of life away from the war zone.
The Workshop
This area is where some of the restoration work takes place, as well as odd jobs that need doing form time to time. On display is an area dedicated to the ground crew, the amazing chalkboard, and photos/plaques dedicated to our early volunteers and founders.
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 