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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
4
Allies pulled Norwegian troops from the Youth of Trondheim last week to employ them elsewhere in the campaign, altering local forces and strategic deployments.
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan estimates one in ten airmen in the 2 flight complement can be classed as pilots. A wide variety of occupations up to aeronautical development will be needed, including aero engine mechanics, armament artificers, cooks, and clerks.
The text outlines required skills for disciplinarians and tradesmen in the Air Force including physical training, electrical, fabric, instrument repair, machine shop, metal work, welding, wireless, Morse, ham radio, and photography. It notes competencies in drill, fencing, boxing, motors, wiring diagrams, sewing, heat treating, reading drawings, tool use, rivetting, welding, radio basics, and camera work.
Canadians of Norwegian descent form welfare groups to aid stricken countrymen overseas. Many had been involved in war work and are now redoubling efforts to provide comfort to refugees of the Nazi invasion in Norway.
During the war period officers of non-mobilized units of the Non-permanent Active Militia will stop wearing medals decorations and orders. Ribbons will still be worn with service or battle dress.
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