WWII – Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial

Lighting the Way Home: The Humble Flare Pot

This post, her first of many (I hope) is by one of our summer workers. Whitney M. Hodgins is a Master of Arts Student at Athabasca University. This black round object caught my eye in the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, it was inside the workshop, sitting humbly on a display case. At first IContinue reading “Lighting the Way Home: The Humble Flare Pot”

Initial Training Schools (ITS)

Our summer workers return, including Rory M., who continues his blog post features with this one exploring the ITS. Rory is a student at Brandon University. As the school year comes to an end, students across Canada, including myself, are preparing for final exams by reviewing notes, late-night studying, and are excited for warmer summerContinue reading “Initial Training Schools (ITS)”

Travel Manitoba Video!

So, we had a visit from Michal from Travel Manitoba. He talked to some of our volunteers and too a flight in 2 of our aircraft! Check it out. Thanks to Travel Manitoba and Michal!

From the Archives: Lantern

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”

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!”