Google has this wonderful little tool that we use quite often in the archives. You go to google search and tap the icon that looks like a camera on the far right of the search line. You can then take a photo of your item and by the magic of the internet find out whatContinue reading “From the Archives: Lantern”
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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!”
Teachers! It’s Field Trip Time!
March 2026 Dear School Administrators and Teachers, When planning your field trips for this school year, please consider the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon. We offer a student friendly environment with tours to suit all grade levels with specific curriculum links from Grade 1 to 12. We are available for tour bookings now up until theContinue reading “Teachers! It’s Field Trip Time!”
2025 at the CATPM in Review
The past few years, a video reviewing the museum’s activities over the previous year has been created, and the 2025 version is now available. You can view it – and many other museum videos on our YouTube channel! 2025 was an exciting year: a new Director General, acquiring a Norseman and a Stearman, a hugeContinue reading “2025 at the CATPM in Review”
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”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 