"RCAF TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOL" - St. Thomas - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

"RCAF TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOL" - St. Thomas

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Knightwatchman

N 42° 44.346 W 081° 11.525

17T E 484277 N 4731860

Quick Description: This 'Ontario Historical Plaque' is located on the grounds of the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital on Sunset Drive.

Location: Ontario, Canada

Date Posted: 8/12/2007 11:31:33 AM

Waymark Code: WM2018

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Jake39

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Long Description:

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The only facility of its kind in Ontario during the Second World War, No. 1 Technical Training School, St. Thomas, was established by the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1939 to produce skilled ground crews for active wartime service. It was housed here in this hospital complex and was operated in compliance with Canada's commitment to establish air training facilities in sites removed from the theatre of war. Equipped to handle more than 2000 students at a time, the school offered six month courses for aircraft electricians and aero-engine, airframe and instrument mechanics in addition to specialized training for fabric and sheet metal workers. When the war ended in 1945 the school was closed and the complex was returned to the Ontario Department of Health.

Address or location of plaque: On the east side of County Road 4 just north of County Road 45 (John Wise Line)

Physical location of plaque: City

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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": This plaque is currently on the front lawn of the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location'

Condition of sign: A little weatherbeaten, but good

Is this a bilingual sign?: Not listed

What is the second/third language?: Not listed

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