 No. 1 Elementary Flying Training School ( No. 1 EFTS ) was a Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) pilot training unit that operated during World War II . It was one of twelve elementary flying training schools employed by the RAAF to provide introductory flight instruction to new pilots as part of Australia 's contribution to the Empire Air Training Scheme .
The school was formed at RAAF Base Tocumwal , New South Wales , in February 1941 and operated until September 1942 when it was disbanded.
The school was formed at RAAF Base Tocumwal , New South Wales , in February 19