"Pilot Training at Moose Jaw during Second World War" (VT R-8649.2) was originally recorded on 8 mm film by Owen C. Cooper at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan base at Moose Jaw in 1941-1942. It has been copied to a VHS and digital format for preservation purposes.

This footage shows various sequences from the Commonwealth Air Training Plan base at Moose Jaw in 1941-42.
(0:00-1:53) Scenes of barracks and road building.
(1:54-6:49) Footage of North American Harvard, Avro Anson, Fairey Battle and de Havilland Tiger Moth airplanes; pilots; aircraft flying; and men refueling airplanes.
(6:50-8:17) Scenes of Prince George, Duke of Kent, inspecting Guard of Honour, August 14, 1941.
(8:18-8:52) Outdoor hockey game.
(8:53-13:41) Aircraft footage.

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