Aviation History - No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School - High River, Alberta
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Aviation History - No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School mural is painted on the south facing wall of the Telus building located at the corner of Macleod Trail SW and 3rd Avenue SW.
Waymark Code: WMPK88
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 09/12/2015
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RCAF Station High River was a major participant in British Commonwealth Air Training Plan aircrew training during the war. No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School (EFTS) was established at High River in 1941 using civilian instructors from the Calgary Aero Club.
De Havilland Tiger Moths were the first aircraft used. They were later replaced by Fairchild Cornells. An unprepared emergency and practice landing field was located on the then dry lakebed of nearby Frank Lake.
The High River aerodrome closed in October 1944. The site is no longer a functioning airport and is used for private commercial purposes only.
Plaque inscription:
Aviation History
NO. 5 - Elementary Flying Training School
Artist - Doug Driediger
1994
Governor General, the Earl of Athlone, Air Vice Marshall G.R. Howsam, MC., S/L W.W. Smith A.F.C., D.K. Yorath of Calgary Aero Club, and F/O Gordon Jones at inspection parade, No. 5 EFTS during W.W.2. Calgary Aero Club trained for the first half of 107 groups of trainees, then the R.C.A.F.
Sponsors:
High River Rotary Club
Benjamin Moore Paints
CTAP - Alberta Lotteries
High River Mural Society
City: High River
Location Name: Telus building
Artist: Doug Driediger
Date: 1994
Media: Painted
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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