| Date: December 17, 1939 | |
| Air Training Plan Established | |
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The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan was established.
Operating from 1940-45 the BCTATP trained some |
 Original pilots of the BCATP, 1941 |
Date: December 17, 1939 Air Training Plan Established
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan was established. Operating from 1940-45 the BCTATP trained some
131 000 airmen at over 350 schools - one-half the total Commonwealth aircrew - a decisive Canadian contribution to victory in WWII.
Original pilots of the BCATP, 1941