637 ARROW SQUADRON
LESSON PLAN
Identification And Lesson Information
Instructor: OCdt. Tornabene J.
Date: 17 Nov 12
EO/PO number: M230.01
EO title: Discuss Aircraft Flown During WWI and WWII
Teaching points:
Duration: 30 minutes
Performance statement:
TP1 – Discuss aircraft flown during WWI
TP2 – Discuss the Importance of the Battle of the Atlantic
TP3 – Discuss aircraft flown during the Battle of the Atlantic
TP4 – Discuss the importance of the Battle of Britain
TP5 – Discuss aircraft flown during the Battle of Britain
By the end of this lesson the cadets shall be expected to
discuss aircraft flown during WWI and WWII. The Battle of the
Atlantic, the Battle of Britain and the aircraft flown during
those conflicts.
Standard: Cadets shall discuss and learn about specific WWI and
WWII aircraft and their roles in the Battle of the Atlantic and Battle
of Britain.
Conditions:
Given: Instruction and handouts
Denied: N/A
Environmental: Classroom to accommodate the entire group
Test details: N/A
Trainees level: Level 2
Training aids: Presentation aids – Flipcharts and paper
Method(s):
Interactive Lecture
appropriate to the classroom area
References: See Appendix “A”
Learning aids:
Handouts – Aircraft photos and note sheets
Pre-lesson assignment: N/A
Material needed for lesson:
Classroom setting:
Markers, Flipchart and Paper, Handouts
Standard classroom
Orientation board (fill in)
Ref:
Annex A
OCdt Tornabene
EO M230.01
Discuss Aircraft Flown During WWI and WWII
0800-0830
PC – N/A
Review / Approach
Time
Has anyone flown on a plane?
Well we are going to learn about some specific aircraft flown during WWI and
WWII and two important battles where these planes played prominent roles.
2
min
Introduction
Time
Action
Action
Teaching points
TP1 – Discuss Aircraft Flown During WWI
TP2 – Discuss the Importance of the Battle of the Atlantic
TP3 – Discuss Aircraft Flown During the Battle of the Atlantic
TP4 – Discuss the Importance of the Battle of Britain
TP5 – Discuss the Aircraft Flown During the Battle of Britain
Importance (Why)
It is important for the cadets to know about the aircraft flown during WWI
and WWII so they can understand Canada’s role during these conflicts
and to understand the meanings of the parades used to commemorate
the fallen men and women who gave their lives during these conflicts.
Where the lesson fits in
1 of 2 lessons in EO M230 series
Overview of conduct of the lesson and precautions (if applicable)
Not Applicable
Control statement and test details
If you have any questions about the content of the lesson just raise your
hand at any time during the lesson
If you need to use the washroom, please leave quietly and return quietly
as to not disturb the other classmates
Show TP’s on
flipchart
Stage 1 of 5
Time
Action
Introduction
TP1 – Discuss Aircraft Flown During WWI
4
min
Distribute handouts of
TP1
Body
Sopwith Triplane
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Single seater fighter used by the British in WWI
Nicknamed Tripe or Tripehound
Outstanding manoeuvrability and excellent visibility for pilot
Only served for less than one year but inspired several German
Triplane designs
All-Canadian B Flight of NO. 10 Sqn using triplanes downed 87 enemy
aircraft between May to July 1917
Black Flight other nicknames – Black Maria, Black Sheep, Black Prince,
Black Roger, Black Death
Interactive Lecture
Use flipchart for main
points of discussion
Bristol F.2B Fighter “Brisfit”
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Manoeuvrable, heavily armed two-seater plane
One of the most successful fighters of WWI
Began its life badly because the pilots were mistakenly told it was not
structurally sound in violent manoeuvres and flown by inexperienced
pilots and observes of 48 Sqn.
Manford Von Richthofen (Red Baron) shot down 4 Brisfit fighters in 30
min. over Northern France
Confirmation of TP # 1
Q1. What type of plane was the Sopwith Triplane?
Q2. What were some of the nicknames of the aircraft of the Black
Flight?
Q3. What Plane was the most successful fighter of WWI?
Get feedback from
questions and
answers.
Stage 2 of 5
Time
Action
Introduction
TP2 – Discuss the Importance of The Battle of the Atlantic
5
min.
Body
Duration of the Battle
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Began on first day of war in Europe Sept 1, 1939 to May 8, 1945
Longest campaign of WWI, single battle on which outcome of WWI
depended
Canadian Navy was one of the principles during this battle
Beginning 3,000 men + 13 vessels – Ended 90,000 men + 373 vessels
Canadian seamen and airmen played vital role in ensuring the
movement of supplies and men across the Atlantic
RCAF flying patrols from Newfoundland since 1939and first marine
patrol Sqn. Was stationed in Gander in 1940
RCAF combined with RAF to provide support across Atlantic
Allied Forces and Axis Powers
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Interactive Lecture
Use flipchart to
highlight main points
Britain and Germany main forces in Battle
Germany tried to starve Britain by controlling the waters from Norway to
Northern France and Spain
Axis Powers lost 700 U-Boats + 32,000 men
Allied Forces lost 3000 ships + 40,000 men (mostly merchant ships,
civilian seamen and passengers)
Confirmation of TP # 2
Q1. What were the dates of the Battle of the Atlantic?
Q2. Who was the struggle between?
Q3. How many people and vessels were lost in this struggle?
Ask questions and
anticipated answers.
Stage 3 of 5
Time
Action
Introduction
TP3 – Discuss Aircraft Flown During the Battle of the Atlantic
4
min
Distribute handouts for
TP3
Body
B-24 Liberator Bomber
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10 seat, long range bomber/reconnaissance aircraft
Most produce plane by U.S. during WWII
First flown on Dec 29, 1939
Improved range and payload capabilities over B-17 Flying Fortress
Best known for its long range bombing raids and as a sub-hunter
Used in Europe and Pacific theatres – best known for bombing, recon
and supply missions in Pacific
Interactive Lecture
Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk.1 Fighter-Bomber
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Initially serve d at Dartmouth N.S.
Only fighter available for east coast defence and later transferred to
Alaska to reinforce the USAAF – First fighters to fly coast to coast
Served from Oct 9, 1941 to Dec 16, 1946 (home air defence)
Has 4 mounted .50 cal machine guns on wings and shackles under
fuselage and racks on wings to carry bombs
Discuss handouts and
information on flipchart
Confirmation of TP # 3
Q1. What type of plane was the B-24 Liberator?
Q2. What is the B-24 best known for?
Q3. What are the dates that the Kittyhawk served with the RCAF?
Ask questions and
obtain anticipated
answers
Stage 4 of 5
Time
Action
Introduction
TP4 – Discuss the Importance of the Battle of Britain
5
min
Body
Duration of the Battle of Britain
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Aug 8, 1940 to Oct 31, 1940
First major battle primarily fought wholly in the air with both sides
having equal numbers of aircraft
Largest bombing campaign and first test of strategic bombing theories
4 Phases
1. July 10 – Aug 11 : Kanaikampf - Channel Battle
2. Aug 8 – Aug 23 : Adlerangriff – early assault on coastal airfields
3. Aug 24 – Sept 6: Luftwaffe targets airfields – critical phase
4. Sept 7 onward : attacks on British towns and cities
First time the Nazis were stopped and air superiority was seen as key
RAF lost 375 pilots and 358 were wounded
Allied Forces and Axis Powers
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Interactive Lecture
Using flipchart to
highlight discussion
points
Battle between Britain and Germany/Italy
Germany wanted to gain air superiority to allow for ground and sea
invasion of Britain
Germany attacked infrastructure, areas of political significance and
towns (terror)
RAF Roll of Honour for Battle of Britain Recognizes 510 overseas pilots
for flying at least one mission with a unit of the RAF
Pilots from – Poland, New Zealand, Czechoslovakia, Belgium,
Australia, South Africa, France, Ireland, U.S. Jamaica, Palestine,
Zimbabwe and Canada
Highest scoring No. 303 Polish Fighter Sqn.
Confirmation of TP # 4
Q1. What were the dates of the Battle of Britain?
Q2. Who was the battle Between?
Q3. Name other countries involved in the Battle of Britain?
Questions and
anticipated answers
Stage 5 of 5
Time
Action
Introduction
TP 5 – Discuss Aircraft Flown During the Battle of Britain
4
min
Distribute handouts for
TP5
Body
Hawker Hurricane Mark 1
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Single seater fighter with Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
Low wing all metal cantilever monoplane – 8 browning guns; 4 per side
Max speed 539 km/h
Stable gun platform and less “twitchy “ than Spitfire
RAF used Hawker to attack formations of less agile bombers and used
to set up Spitfires against fighter escorts
Spitfire Mark 1
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Single seater fighter with Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
Low wing all metal cantilever monoplane – 8 browning guns; 4 per side
Max speed 589 km/h
Advantage – one piece sliding canopy – good pilot visibility
Interactive Lecture
Discuss handouts and
flipchart information
Qualities of Both Aircraft
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Both armored front and back of cockpit to protect pilot
Both could out manoeuvre the German BF-109E because of stall
warning not in German plane
Both easy to fly – novice and rough flyer
Drawback to Hawker – gas tank directly behind pilot – burn issue
Confirmation of TP # 5
Q1. What was the maximum speed of the Hawker Hurricane Mark 1?
Q2. What was the maximum speed of the Spitfire Mark 1?
Q3. What was the main draw back of the Hawker?
Questions for
anticipated answers
End of Lesson Confirmation / Test
Time
Action
Introduction
We are now going to confirm the information through an end of lesson game.
5
Min
Confirmation Question / Activity / Test Details
Candidates line up shoulder to shoulder approximately 6ft. away from but
facing the whiteboard.
The whiteboard has photos of each individual aircraft discussed in the lesson
taped to it.
Each candidate is given a toy plastic suction dart gun with a supply of suction
darts.
I will state a specific fact about one of the aircraft and each candidate will the
shoot one of the darts at the aircraft to which that fact applies
Safety Statement:
Never point the gun at anyone or yourself.
Always point the gun downward when not shooting.
If you are having problems with your gun, notify me.
When I say to cease fire you must stop and place the gun down on the nearest
table.
Q1. What plane was known as “Black Death” during WWI?
Q2. Which plane was one of the most successful fighters in WWI?
Q3. Which fighter initially served at Dartmouth N.S.?
Q4. Which aircraft is best known for long range bomb raids and as a subhunter?
Q5. This aircraft maximum speed is 539km/h.
Q6. This aircraft was considered “Twitchy” by pilots During WWII.
Ask lesson review
questions to get
anticipated answers
Using suction darts
shot from the toy gun
Conclusion
Time
Summary
In summary the class should be expected to understand and discuss 1
aircraft flown during WWI and WWII, the Battle of the Atlantic and the min
Battle of Britain
Restatement Of Why (From Introduction)
Important to know so one can understand Canada’s role in these conflicts and
understand the meaning of the parades used to commemorate the fallen
Re-motivation
As Canadians we should be very proud of our past and never forget the efforts
of those who gave their lives for our freedoms
You have all been a very attentive and cooperative class and my hope is
that this brief lesson will encourage you all to research our Canadian
military history in more depth.
Safety precautions
Stated in end of lesson confirmation activity.
Distribution of Handouts
6 sets of handouts illustrating various aircraft
Overview of next lesson
Action