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cludesco-operation with the R.C.A.F._ extending from lectures on air aspects of combined operations to actual participation 1n_ large scale exercises in which as many as four full air squadrons are involved in operations.

Land rig under f e prepares troops for the real thing. In tiis of amphibious warfare to every soldier of Pacific Command, from The school also iii operation, perfect co-ordination between Amy and Navy forces elementary stages of boat drill to the successful planning and 1s essential. Primary purpose of school is to teach iiiechziiiics carrying out of large scale landing operations oii hostile shores. ‘

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Beach landings of oorized equipment is part of Combined operations feature the use of amphibious Nine detecting equipment is used o lear a beach QSMI Bill White of Vic oria instructs 5817i)" N training. These landings are usually practised at vehicles. This sea-going jeep, known as the “Seep" area. Three men form team, in order, the “detector”, Wismer (r) of Royal Bank Ontario and bEpp€1‘\V-_1l- dawn. Barges shown are used only for instruction. takes to xvater like a duck and at almost any speed. the “marker” and the “taper and prodder" following. ltlarkle of Hamilton m secrets of anti-tank 1111118-

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The “Medicals" take to the mountains for experience in running stretcliers Specially constructed portable radio equipment fomi Ramp cargo lighters used at Courtenay for training of tr0ops_in fimhhlblml:

with live "patients" across a chasm. 'l‘his is part of the training in actual an im oi-tant part of combined operations gear, L/c operations are made in Vancouver. Broken down into 23 1118698, thwmxvll‘

combat conditions that prepare Canadian soldiers for terrain like Italy. Germ Guerin of Montreal is with the Signals Corp. designed for quick shipment and use on other railroads as Well as oiii “17 ’ N11143:“! Film flmtrd Pliomn by N.”"”7LA5 NOR’ “

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