No. 3 Service Flying Training School RAAF

No. 3 Service Flying Training School RAAF
Military personnel standing or seated in front of twin-engined military monoplane
Trainees of No. 3 Service Flying Training School in front of an Avro Anson
Active1940–1942
AllegianceAustralia
BranchRoyal Australian Air Force
RoleIntermediate/advanced flying training
Garrison/HQRAAF Station Amberley
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Leon Lachal (1941–42)

No. 3 Service Flying Training School (No. 3 SFTS) was a flying training school of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. It was formed in September 1940, and commenced flying two months later. Responsible for intermediate and advanced instruction of pilots under the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS), the school was based at RAAF Station Amberley, Queensland, and operated CAC Wirraway and Avro Anson aircraft. Two reserve squadrons were formed at the school in response to the outbreak of war in the Pacific, and the base fortified against air attack. In March 1942 the RAAF divided the staff and equipment of No. 3 SFTS between Nos. 1 and 6 Service Flying Training Schools at Point Cook, Victoria, and Mallala, South Australia, respectively. No. 3 SFTS was disbanded the following month.


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