Pre war flying training for the SAAF consisted of the Central Flying School assisted by civil schools at Bloemfontein, Randfontein and Baragwanath.

After the creation of the Joint Air Training Plan the civil schools were absorbed into the SAAF as Elementary Flying Training Schools and existing RAF Service Flying Training Schools were used to provide cadre for similar SAAF numbered Service Flying Training Schools.

Shortly after arrival of the RAF personnel all the SAAF schools were renamed Air School.

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