British Commonwealth Air Training Plan ended in 1945.
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan was created in 1939.
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, also known as the Empire Air Training Scheme, Empire Air Training Plan, Joint Air Training Scheme, or simply "The Plan", was a massive air-training program involving Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Southern Rhodesia during World War II. It remains the largest single aviation training program in history and was responsible for training nearly half the pilots, navigators, bomb aimers, gunners, wireless operators and flight engineers of the Commonwealth air forces during WWII.
the british commonwealth air training program trained pilots to fight in the war.
British Commonwealth Air Training Program - BCATP
The British Commonwealth Air Training Program (BCATP) was crucial during World War II as it provided a systematic and efficient means of training thousands of aircrew from various Commonwealth nations. Established in 1940, it helped alleviate pilot shortages and ensured that air forces were adequately staffed to meet wartime demands. The program fostered international cooperation and standardization in aviation training, ultimately contributing to the Allied war effort and enhancing post-war military relationships among Commonwealth countries. Its legacy includes a significant contribution to the development of aviation training practices worldwide.
Bishop was first an 'Observer/Gunner' for a year, then after pilot training in Canada became a pilot who flew from November 1916 till the end of the war in 1918. He stayed in the RCAF and was instrumental in setting up the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in WW2.
Peter Taylor has written: 'Trainer' -- subject(s): Canada, Pilot, RCAF, World War II, British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Aircrew Training 'Patients First' 'Antietam: An Experimental Verse Play' 'The Masons' 'First Epistle to Dr. Torr'
During World War II, Canada contributed more to the Allied air effort than any other Commonwealth country primarily through its training programs. The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), established in 1939, trained hundreds of thousands of aircrew from various Allied nations, providing essential pilots, navigators, and support personnel. Canada's expansive geography and resources allowed for the establishment of numerous training facilities, significantly bolstering the Allied air capabilities throughout the war. This effort was crucial in meeting the high demand for skilled aircrew needed for various operations.
It was safer and they had great training area. Also, many of the RAF pilots were Americans and Canadians. Some of the Americans did not serve with the US Army Air Corp and stayed with the RAF Army Air Corps through the entire war.
William Lyon Mackenzie King role in the war was significant as he was one of the politians who brought in the British Commonwealth Training Air Plan. This was one of the most decisive factors in winning the Second World War in Britains favour. This is the main reason. The other one was increased munitions production for Commonwealth Countries and allied countries. The policy that he brought in in 1941 stated that Canada would build Hurricanes, Lancasters, and any other aircraft that the Commonwealth and our allies needed.
During WW2 they were part of the British commonwealth.
You do not 'have' to be British, you just have to be selected as a outstanding soldier. Then pass the hardest training in the world