What is the history of RAF College Cranwell?
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What is the history of RAF College Cranwell?
RAF College Cranwell is a thriving RAF Station in the heart of Lincolnshire with a long and distinguished history dating back to its foundations as a Royal Navy Training Establishment in 1916. It was the world’s first Air Academy and today, it continues to select and train the next generation of officers and aircrew.
What training did the Prince of Wales take at RAF Cranwell?
Left to right, Group Captain Training, HRH The Prince of Wales, Chief of the Air Staff, Commandant RAF College Cranwell, Air Officer Commanding 22 Group. The Sovereigns Review comprised of three Initial Officer Training Courses, Number 63, 64 and Specialist Officer Initial Training Course Number 3.
Did you meet Air Marshal Turner at RAF Cranwell?
Personnel from across RAF Cranwell were given the opportunity to meet and chat to Deputy Commander Capability, Air Marshal Turner. It’s up, up and away for two sisters who have graduated side by side from the Royal Air Force College this morning.
Where is the RAF College in Sleaford?
RAF College Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HB. A Relief Landing Ground to the nearby RAF Cranwell, just four minutes flying time away. The airfield is a valuable asset for trainee pilots from the three services.
Who was a flight cadet at Cranwell in 1930?
During the 1930s the College Hall Officers’ Mess was completed (1933) and College Hall was opened in 1934 by the then Prince of Wales, Prince Edward. Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader was also a Flight Cadet at Cranwell during the 1930s.
Where did Prince Charles start his RAF flying training?
1971 – Prince Charles started his RAF flying training at RAF Cranwell on the jet Provost. Sir Hugh Trenchard (first Chief of the Air Staff) established the RAF College at RAF Cranwell on 5 February 1920. This assisted with the consolidation of the RAF’s position as a single and independent Service.
