Maksymetz, Max Ronald

Died 1943-04-22

Birth Date: 1923-September-07

Born:

Son of Roman and Dora Maksymetz, of Dauphin.

Home: Dauphin, Manitoba

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

2 ITS- Initial Training School

Base

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Rank

Aircraftman 2nd Class

Position

Aircraftman 2nd Class

Service Numbers

R/250959

2 Initial Training School, Regina Saskatchewan. AC2 Maksymetz died of natural causes while in the RCAF Station Hospital at Regina.

2 ITS (2 Initial Training School)

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

Regina College & Regina Normal School

The Normal School operated until 1940, when it was taken over by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The facility was used for military training until the end of World War II.

More information on the RCAF Station at Regina can be found at:

Canada Primary Source RCAF.Info - RCAF Station Regina SK

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