Question 244

During the Second World War, what was the primary purpose of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan hosted in Canada?

  1. ATo plan the D-Day invasion
  2. BTo manufacture fighter planes
  3. CTo protect merchant ships
  4. DTo train Allied air crew
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D) To train Allied air crew

Explanation

Canada contributed significantly to the Allied air effort by hosting the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. This massive program trained over 130,000 Allied air crew in Canada for the war.

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