Canada Royal Air Force classes (Ref. 6.8)

The transcript discusses the requirements for becoming a full-fledged soldier with wings, emphasizing the need for a minimum of 150 hours of advanced air training. It then introduces the British Empire Air Training Scheme, which was gaining momentum in the summer of 1940. Finally, it highlights the grave and startling news that reached the young men of the Royal Air Force during this period.

What was the primary focus of the British Empire Air Training Scheme?

• Naval training

• Ground forces training

• Air training

• Intelligence training

Describe the significance of the Royal Air Force during the summer of 1940.