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Canadian Air Cadet History

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History: Royal Canadian Air Cadets was first established in 1938. It started during the beginning of World War 2. It was established to train young men for duties during the war. Prior to 1940 official Air Cadet Squadrons did not exist. One corps was opened up under the Royal Canadian Army Cadets in 1939 under the corps designation of 1601 AIR FORCE CADET WING. With the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet movement, the corps transferred over and was given the designation 111 VANCOUVER. In 1940, Air Minister Power instructed that a nationwide voluntary organization be formed to sponsor and develop a select group of young men who would be trained to meet the increasing need for pilots in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during World War II. On …show more content…

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