British officials realized the importance of training aircrews in other locations in the event of war. Drawbacks to flight training in England included the small size of the country, the abysmal weather conditions, and the possibility of enemy attack. During World War II, British aircrews were ...
Army and Navy facilities and under a unique program managed by civilian flight schools known as the British Flying Training Schools or BFTS. The first of these schools, operated by William F. Long, opened in Terrell, Texas, in June 1941. A total of 2,200 British cadets trained in Terrell...
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