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Training Site Entrance Sign20th Century, Circa 1940
Carberry, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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Aerial Photograph of #10 Service Flying Training School20th Century, Circa 1942
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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Once the BCATP was functioning, thousands of men flocked to the recruitment centres.17
Parade in front #2 Manning Depot20th Century, Circa 1940
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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Douglas Longstaff Enlists19 October 2000
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:Douglas Longstaff
Kathy Sheppard
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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They came for different reasons, but with a common objective.Thousands of men were herded through what were called Manning Depots to receive their uniforms, haircuts, inoculations, and introductions to military discipline.
The change from civilian life was harsh for many young men. Suddenly their world consisted of marching, rifle drills, and frequent medical exams, all with a continuous lack of privacy.
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Jack Taylor, Head Barber, #2 Manning Depot20th Century, Circa 1942
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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Manning Depot was also a place full of new people and experiences. These young men spent their first days in this new world away from the comforts of home life.22
Waiting for the Train20th Century, Circa 1940
Unknown City, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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The BCATP had a responsibility of training all types of required airforce personnel. In order to complete this task of training aircrew, groundcrew and the Women's Division, various types of training facilities were built across the country, each specifically focused on teaching an airforce trade.24
Ground Crew at #5 Air Observer School20th Century, Circa 1943
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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Snow Removal Crew20th Century, Circa 1942
Carberry, Manitoba, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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Aircraft Manufacturing for the War Effort20th Century, Circa 1944
Ft. William, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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Wireless Air Gunner Training20th Century, Circa 1940
Unknown base, one of 231 across Canada
Credits:Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
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