No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF | |
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Active | 1940–44 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Role | Introductory flying training |
Part of | Central Area Command |
Garrison/HQ | Narromine, New South Wales |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Roy King (1940–41) |
Aircraft flown | |
Trainer | Tiger 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.