BCATP – Page 3 – Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial

Ron Mallet & His Accordion

This post, his second for us, was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. Musical instruments across the world carry memories of their players, and the history that they have endured. As a musician myself for most of my life I have always been amazedContinue reading “Ron Mallet & His Accordion”

Make the CATP Museum a Part of your Staycation/Vacation!

Are you staying around home this summer? Or perhaps traveling in Canada? If so, why not take in some of our great museums? The CATP Museum, located at the Brandon Airport is an amazing gem that tells an important part of Canada’s history and its major role in nation building. The CATPM is also aContinue reading “Make the CATP Museum a Part of your Staycation/Vacation!”

Historic Norseman Aircraft to Fly Again at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum

The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) in Brandon, Manitoba, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of three historic Noorduyn Norseman aircraft, including one in flying condition. This exciting addition strengthens CATPM’s mission to showcase the history and legacy of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) and Canadian aviation heritage. CATPM is proud toContinue reading “Historic Norseman Aircraft to Fly Again at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum”

From the Archives: Will you be my Valentine?

Some of the items that we have in the archives come to us with a story. Like this ladies’ compact; it is made of sterling silver and in embossed with the Badge of the RAAF – The Royal Australian Air Force. Accompanying it were a few photos that told the story of Mike and Helen.Continue reading “From the Archives: Will you be my Valentine?”

From the Archives: The Caterpillar Club

You may have heard of the Caterpillar Club. Here, at our museum, we had a volunteer who had such a pin. His life had been saved when he jumped from his aircraft during WW2. His membership then had been issued by the Irvin Parachute Company (see first photo). In 1922 Leslie Irvin agreed to giveContinue reading “From the Archives: The Caterpillar Club”