FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2026 A Lifetime of Service: The remarkable story of Air Vice-Marshal Kenneth Gordon Nairn comes to life through the Museum’s collections during its free Remembrance Day Open House on November 11. BRANDON, MANITOBA – From a young Manitoba soldier in the trenches of the First World War to a pioneering militaryContinue reading “A Lifetime of Service: Air Vice-Marshal Kenneth Gordon Nairn”
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Press Release: New Acquisition
Another Piece of Canada’s Wartime Aviation History Enroute to Brandon: Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Acquires Second Fleet Finch Aircraft BRANDON, MANITOBA – The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Fleet Model 16B Finch, adding a second model of this important elementary training aircraft to its collection.Continue reading “Press Release: New Acquisition”
Stephen Hayter Retiring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Honours Stephen Hayter Following 27 Years of Leadership Brandon, Manitoba – After 27 years of dedicated service, Stephen Hayter, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM), will retire at the end of June, concluding an extraordinary career devoted to safeguarding Canada’s aviation heritage. Since joining theContinue reading “Stephen Hayter Retiring”
Armed Forces Day 2026: June 7th
There is lots going on on Armed Forces Day at the CATPM! Read all about it below! COMMONWEALTH AIR TRAINING PLAN MUSEUM TO HOST ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION FEATURING HISTORIC AIRCRAFT, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, HERITAGE FLIGHTS, AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES. The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum will welcome veterans, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, cadets,Continue reading “Armed Forces Day 2026: June 7th”
The CATP Museum Opens for the Season on April 1!
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!”
