History
 For
thousands of years, people have been documenting their experiences
to ensure communication with future generations. However,
it has only been in the last century, with the creation
of the printing press and subsequent inventions, that we
have been able to make the printed word accessible to the
masses. Today we are fortunate enough to be able to document
much more of our experience. While no doubt some events slip through the cracks and are forgotten in
time, it occurs less and less.
 Without
a doubt Alberta played a substantial part in training airmen
for the World War II. Yet many who call this province
home are unaware of this important part of our history.
Fortunately, a body of work created to evaluate and preserve
this moment in time has been emerging. A testament to the
massive undertaking that the British Commonwealth Air Training
Plan (BCATP) was, numerous books, articles, photographs and
websites are a legacy that will last as long as people continue
to seek them out.
Follow this link for a list of
resources dealing with the history of the BCATP.
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