Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)
Toronto, Ontario (parents)5 ITS (5 Initial Training)
Pilot and Air Observer candidates began their 26- or 28-week training program with four weeks at an Initial Training School (ITS).They studied theoretical subjects and were subjected to a variety of tests. Theoretical studies included navigation, theory of flight, meteorology, duties of an officer, air force administration, algebra, and trigonometry. Tests included an interview with a psychiatrist, the 4 hour long M2 physical examination, a session in a decompression chamber, and a "test flight" in a Link Trainer as well as academics. At the end of the course the postings were announced. Occasionally candidates were re-routed to the Wireless Air Gunner stream at the end of ITS.
NO5 ITS Belleville Publication
Ontario Provincial School for the Deaf.
More information on the RCAF Station at Belleville ON can be found at Project 44 BCATP
RCAF.info - RCAF Station Belleville ON
Project 44 BCATP
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