Relive some of Southport's founding history with the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum's static displays:

•   - North American Harvard Mark II
•   - Fairchild PT 26 Cornell
•   - Stinson Model 105 Voyageur
•   - Canadian DeHavilland Tiger Moth
•   - Fleet Finch Model 1
•   - 1940 RCAF Staff Car
•   - RCAF WWII Military Jeep

Photo: Al McNarry

You can't miss this full-scale replica of the First World War's legendary Sopwith Camel. This aircraft has been lovingly restored right here in Manitoba by Bill Karras.

The Restoration Hangar will be presenting static displays of three restored aircraft:

•   - CT-134 Musketeer
•   - Boeing PT-17 Stearman
•   - Beechcraft CT-128 Expeditor

Eagle's Wings Flight School is a 100% volunteer-run registered Canadian charity. Their summer flight training programs introducing Indigenous youth from across Southern Manitoba to aviation. The flight school will be displaying:

•   - Allegra 2000 Advanced Ultralight
•   - SkyReach BushCat Light Sport Aircraft

For more information about Eagle's Wings Flight School visit their website here.

The Civil Air Search and Rescue Association is a civilian, volunteer, non-profit association. They are dedicated to assist in searching for lost aircraft, boaters, hikers, and others who may require such assistance. There will be displays, airplanes, demonstrations, and safety information.

For more information about the CASARA of Manitoba visit their website here.

The Air Cadet Program in Manitoba utilizes the Schweizer SGS 2-33 to provide youth glider training and familiarization flights. The Schweizer GS 2-33 is a sturdy, two seater (tandem) glider, with high wings. The glider can be launched by auto-tow, winch, or tow-plane.

Persons attending the air show are encouraged to visit the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Northwest) Cadet Flying Site display to learn about the Air Cadet Program; as well as the flying and gliding opportunities available to local youth. The Gimli Cadet Flying Site strives to offer every first year cadet in Manitoba an opportunity to experience a familiarization fight in an approved aircraft September through June annually (weather dependent).

The Cadet Program aims to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness and stimulates the interest of youth in sea, land, and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces for youth between 12 to 19 years of age. For more information about the Cadet Program visit the Cadets Program website here.

The Portage Flying Club will be showcasing a VL3 Ultralight and a Cessna 185 Skywagon (on Amphibious Floats).

A Cessna 172 from Southern Manitoba's St. François Airport will be on display.