[RCAF_Mike]

At first it was an RCAF establishment with a minimal RCAF presence, contracted to be run by a Civilian Management company (usually a flying club). A small staff was posted with the Civil element. Usually this would consist of a Chief Supervisory Officer, a Medical Officer and an Administration Officer. All other positions, Chief Flying Instructor, all Instructional staff both air and ground, Works and Buildings, Maintenance, Motor Transport, Timekeepers, etc.... etc..... would be provided by the management company. All Civilian Instructors were trained by the RCAF at Trenton and then assigned to schools, placed on indefinite leave without pay from the RCAF. Salary to be paid by the management companies. As the plan went forward, The RCAF presence at each base began to grow. The Instructors were permitted to attend SFTS and qualify for their RCAF wings and permission to wear the uniform, and many new instructors were added to the rotational cadre, all being regular RCAF personnel. A fascinating bit of research, the BCATP is..... When you can find the information! The whole BCATP is a very special interest of mine.