The video below reviews some of the main events at the museum in 2023.
Tag Archives: BCATP
“The Den” donates vintage windows to the Museum
In summer, a historic hangar that was part of #10 Service Flying Training School (10 SFTS) in Dauphin, Manitoba collapsed. Rather than simply knocking the structure down and disposing of the materials, Troy Angus from “The Den” based in Pierson was contracted to dismantle the building. The Den is a business that supplies “barnwood thatContinue reading ““The Den” donates vintage windows to the Museum”
A New Donation: Bolingbroke
Recently the museum came in possession of sections of a BCATP Bolingbroke airplane. Here is the story from museum volunteer and incoming Flying Committee chair, Jeff Bell: The Bolingbroke came to us via way of an email from an RCAF helicopter pilot/instructor operating out of Portage/Southport, MB. While on a training mission, the pilot spottedContinue reading “A New Donation: Bolingbroke”
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”
Hey, Teachers!
Hello teachers! Recently a letter went to area schools sharing some resources we have for schools, as well as suggesting you consider a fall tour of the museum – or book now for a spring tour! Do you know we have an Education Committee? This committee has a few retired educators, a few current educatorsContinue reading “Hey, Teachers!”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 