BCATP – 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”

CATPM calls for NRFP for Major Redevelopment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Issues NRFP for Major Redevelopment of Historic WWII Hangar and Aviation Campus Brandon, Manitoba — [F] — The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) has officially issued a Negotiated Request for Proposals (NRFP) for Design-Build services supporting a major redevelopment of its historic aviation site located atContinue reading “CATPM calls for NRFP for Major Redevelopment”

The Fairey Battle

This post was submitted by Rory M., one of our summer students, who continues his association with the museum even as he is back attending classes at Brandon University. In the museum workshop, beneath the original WWII era chalkboard artifact created by Greenway school in Winnipeg, lies the in progress fuselage of an aircraft known asContinue reading “The Fairey Battle”

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”

CATPM Excited to Welcome Historic Boeing Stearman Kaydet

Press Release: Brandon, MB – October 2, 2025 The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is excited to announce the acquisition of a Boeing Stearman Kaydet, a legendary training aircraft that played a key role in preparing Allied pilots during the Second World War. This classic biplane adds a new dimension to the Museum’s collectionContinue reading “CATPM Excited to Welcome Historic Boeing Stearman Kaydet”