The Battle of Britain
When did the battle begin?
July 10, 1940
Where was the BCAPT located and why?
Canada; due to ideal weather conditions and being far from the war front.
When did the Allied Bombing Campaign occur?
Throughout WWII.
What was the goal of "War in the Air?"
Was to win the command of the skies and take down the enemy.
What were bombers?
Large planes designed to carry and drop bombs on enemy targets.
Who initiated these fights?
Germany
How many soldiers were trained by the BCAPT?
130,000
What areas did this type of bombing strike?
Industrial/political locations in a enemies country.
Why had aircrafts all of a sudden became more advanced?
Advanced technologies were being created.
What part of Canada did not have flight schools and why?
Newfoundland because it was not part of Canada yet.
What was the first attack?
The Germans Attacking the British Ships
Canada, Britain, New Zealand, Australia
What was the Luftwaffe?
What places were these bombs being dropped?
Factories, dockyards, bridges, etc.
How were canadian pilots different from other pilots who graduated from the BCATP?
Canadians wore a Royal Canadian Air Force badge
By October, 1940, which Air Force is said to have won the battle?
Great Britains Royal Air Force
What year was the BCAPT active in?
1940-1945
What was the most controversial event in the bombing campaign?
The Bombing of Dresden
Great Britian and _______ declared war against Germany
France
What was the German Heinkel
Famous German bombing plane.
Describe the second plan of attack
Germany dropping bombs on non-combatant areas of London.
Name all roles taught by the BCAPT
Pilots, Navigators, Bomb Aimers/Bombers, Wireless Operators, Air Gunners, Flight Enginners
What was the purpose of the Allied Bombing Campaign
To demoralize the population
BONUS...How many planes did Germany have before the Battle of Britain? Hint: 100,000 +
What was the largest air battle during WWII
The Dieppe Raid