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The Royal Air Force College opened on 5 February 1920 under the command of Air Commodore C.A.H. Longcroft. The Chief of the Air Staff’s message to the first entry of cadets left them in no doubt of his expectations for the College: “We have to learn by experience how to organise and administer a great Service, both in peace and war, and you ...
11 apr 2024 · Royal Air Force College, Cranwell. The Royal Air Force College ( RAFC) is the Royal Air Force academy which provides initial training to all RAF personnel who are preparing to become commissioned officers. The College also provides initial training to aircrew cadets and is responsible for all RAF recruiting along with officer and aircrew selection.
joining the main Cranwell station (currently the guard room) can still be seen from behind the kitchens. 6. The new College was first used by cadets in 1933, but not formally opened until 11/10/34 by HRH Edward, Prince of Wales - the honorary Air Commodore in Chief of the Auxiliary Air Force. 7. The Foundation & Commemorative Stones can be
The Royal Air Force was formed on 1 April 1918 and, as a Royal Air Force establishment, Cranwell became the headquarters of No. 12 Group for the last few months of the war. After the cessation of hostilities in November 1918, the Chief of the Air Staff , Sir Hugh Trenchard , was determined to maintain the Royal Air Force as an independent service rather than let the Army and Navy control air ...
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Royal Air Force Cranwell or more simply RAF Cranwell( ICAO : EGYD) is a Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire, England, close to the village of Cranwell, near Sleaford. Among other functions, it is home to the Royal Air Force College (RAFC), which trains the RAF's new officers and aircrew. The motto, Altium Altrix, meaning "Nurture the ...
