FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2026 Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Reopens for the Season April 1 Brandon, Manitoba – The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum will reopen for the 2026 season on April 1, welcoming visitors back to the hangar just in time for Spring Break. The Museum will be open daily from 1:00 pmContinue reading “The CATP Museum Opens for the Season on April 1!”
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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”
Press Release: Transformative Legacy Gift from the Late John Balushak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECommonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Announces Transformative Legacy Gift from the Late John Balushak Brandon, MB — January 9, 2026The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is honoured to announce a remarkable legacy gift of $1.6 million from the late John Balushak, a long-time supporter, life member, and friend of the museum. AContinue reading “Press Release: Transformative Legacy Gift from the Late John Balushak”
Press Release: Open House November 11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join Us for Remembrance Day at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Brandon, MB — [November 3, 2025] Following morning Remembrance Day ceremonies across the community, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) and RCAF WWII Memorial invite the public to a free Open House on Tuesday, November 11, from 1:00 to 4:00Continue reading “Press Release: Open House November 11”
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”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 