No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF

No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF
Row of single-engined military biplanes
Tiger Moth trainers of No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School at Narromine, New South Wales
Active1940–44
CountryAustralia
BranchRoyal Australian Air Force
RoleIntroductory flying training
Part ofCentral Area Command
Garrison/HQNarromine, New South Wales
EngagementsWorld War II
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Roy King (1940–41)
Aircraft flown
TrainerTiger Moth

No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School (No. 5 EFTS) was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot training unit that operated during World War II. It was one of twelve elementary flying training schools employed by the RAAF to provide introductory flight instruction to new pilots as part of Australia's contribution to the Empire Air Training Scheme. No. 5 EFTS was established in June 1940 at Narromine, New South Wales, and primarily operated Tiger Moths. It ceased training in June 1944, after more than 3,700 students had passed through.


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