The training of pilots and navigators for careers in the Royal Australian Air Force is described in detail. Young men with strong mathematical aptitudes excel in these fields, especially navigation. Training is carried out in a number of RAAF schools in different parts of the Commonwealth. The film closes with an account of life on the Australian base at Butterworth in Malaya.
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ACMI Identifier
000211
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Royal Australian Air Force
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Navigation
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Air pilots - Training of
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Armed forces - training
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Career education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Vocational guidance
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)