Flying Training Overseas table

Table showing location and peak number of flying training schools teaching RAF aircrew in 1943 with the number of pilots taught at them 1939-1945

Place Peak No. of flying training schools September 1943 No. of pilots trained 3 September 1939 – 15 August 1945
UK 153 14,400
Canada 92 54,100
Australia 26 10,500
South Africa 25 7,400
Southern Rhodesia 10 7,400
India 9 700
New Zealand 6 4,200
Middle East 6 100
USA 5 11,800
Bahamas 1 n/k

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