civilian pilot Gus Rabe reported to Central Flying School, Trenton Ontario for
advanced flight training. This base was the RCAF Service Training school
and was the first step to commission in the Air Force.
July
30, 1941
Military P.O. 303
Trenton, Ontario
Dear Ned,
Arrived here Monday at 05:00, this is a marvelous place, about the same
as Randolph Field, but I think prettier. All buildings & hangers are white
with red roofs. The post is a huge place called " Central Flying School
" with about 5,000 personell. The organization and control is marvelous
for such a place that is in a terrific state of expansion. Gussie sent
me a picture of her Boarder, she looks rather nice. Told me of Jim's plan
to stay in the service which I think is rather smart. If I can work it
I'll do the same thing, as the post-war depression will no-doubt be the
worst ever experienced and pilots won't be worth the powder to blow them
to hell.
Gus
