Messenger, Robert Francis (Aircraftman 2nd Class)

Died 1943-September-10

Aircraftman 2nd Class Robert Francis Messenger RCAF

Birth Date: 1925-January-08

Born: Calgary, Alberta

Alfred & Florence Maud Messenger

Home: Calgary, Alberta

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

7 ITS- Initial Training School

Base

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Rank

Aircraftman 2nd Class

Position

Aircraftman 2nd Class

Service Numbers

R/213504

Final Burial
Google MapQueen's Park Cemetery
Lot 4 Block 3 Sec A

Unit Desciption

7 ITS (7 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.
NO7 ITS Saskatoon

Saskatoon Normal School & Bedford Road Collegiate.

More information on the RCAF Station at Saskatoon can be found at

Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF.Info - RCAF Station Saskatoon SK

YouTube YouTube - Abandoned Saskatchewan

Project 44 BCATP

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