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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_training
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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over 130,000
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
involved multiple nations in training efforts
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gptkbp:commemoration
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memorials and historical sites in Canada
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gptkbp:contribution_to_war_effort
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provided skilled pilots to Allied forces
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:end_date
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1945
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gptkbp:end_of_program
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1945
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gptkbp:evaluates
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successfully trained pilots for various roles
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gptkbp:first_graduation_year
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1941
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gptkbp:funding
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shared by participating countries
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Winnipeg
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gptkbp:historical_context
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developed during the early years of WWII
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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one of the largest air training programs in history
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British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
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gptkbp:impact
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strengthened Commonwealth ties
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gptkbp:initial_proposal_year
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1939
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gptkbp:involved_countries
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gptkb:British_Empire
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced post-war aviation training
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gptkbp:military_lessons
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gptkb:Boeing_Stearman
gptkb:Avro_Anson
gptkb:De_Havilland_Tiger_Moth
North American Harvard
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gptkbp:notable_alumni
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many became leaders in aviation industry
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gptkbp:number_of_training_schools
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over 100
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:British_Commonwealth_Air_Training_Plan_Headquarters
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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influenced military aviation training worldwide
many pilots transitioned to civilian aviation
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gptkbp:purpose
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train pilots
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gptkbp:significance
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contributed to WWII efforts
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gptkbp:start_date
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gptkb:1940
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gptkbp:training
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approximately 6 months
emphasis on practical flying experience
ground school and flight training
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gptkbp:training_programs
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gptkb:Canada
pilot training
flight engineer training
navigator training
radio operator training
air gunner training
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:No._419_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:No._495_Squadron_RCAF
gptkb:No._37_Squadron_RCAF
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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