RCAF Recuiting; 1949
Men With a Purpose
Published in McLean's magazine on 1 March 1949, this Royal Canadian Air Force recruiting advertisement seeks to inspire men to join the RCAF as Flying Officers.
Offering a monthly pay of $284 after completion of basic training, requirements for applicants were:
- Age 18 to 24.
- Unmarried.
- Junior Matriculation or better—a University degree is an advantage.
- Junior Matriculants are eligible for a short service commission of 6 years duration—University graduates for a permanent commission.
- A selected number of personnel holding short service commissions are granted permanent commissions on a competitive basis. The remainder receive a substantial gratuity on the termination of their engagement.
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