Swift Current British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Memorial

This memorial, erected by Mr. Arnold Zabel, 605 Tarry Squadron Air Cadets, the city of Swift Current and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 56, is dedicated to those who served with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in Swift Current during the Second World War. It was constructed in September, 1994. This stone slab is located on the left-hand side of the entrance to Swift Current's Airport. The monument is dedicated to the British Royal Air Force's #39 Service Flying School. The flying school was closed in March, 1944. Construction of the memorial was started by the late Arnold Zabel in September, 1994. Arnold was a Flying Officer Instructor at this airport in the Second World War. It was Arnold's wish to have a memorial erected to honour all who were involved in the school. However, he barely started this project when he became terminally ill; the site was then completed by the 605 Tarry Squadron Air Cadets and the city of Swift Current. A bronze plaque was purchased by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 56. On Sunday, May 7, 1995, as part of the Federal Government's "Canada Remembers" program marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the cairn was dedicated by Arnold's widow, Ruby, and their daughters, Bonnie, Toni, and Yvonne.