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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.
Jul 16, 2020 · RAF College Cranwell Graduation. Today, The Prince of Wales, Marshal of The Royal Air Force, attended the Graduation Ceremony of the Queen’s Squadron at RAF College Cranwell as the Reviewing Officer.
Jul 16, 2020 · RAF College Cranwell Graduation of the Queen's Squadron and Sovereign's Review. In the Royal Air Force College’s Centenary year, His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales was the Reviewing Officer for the Sovereign’s Review at Royal Air Force College Cranwell on Thursday 16 July 2020.
May 28, 2009 · You can be justly proud of your achievements, as – I am sure – are your families and friends. As your Commandant-in-Chief, I am delighted to be here to today to witness the commissioning of officers into the Royal Air Force, and into the Forces of Iraq, Jamaica, and Nigeria.
History of Royal Air Force Cranwell. 1933 Photo of the college hall. Cranwell’s association with aviation began during World War I. The Admiralty needed to establish a series of air stations around the south and east coasts to supplement the coastguard system and to alert our shore defences against sea and air invasion.
Feb 5, 2020 · Today, Royal Air Force College Cranwell is the oldest military air academy in the world. From its inception in 1920, the College has sought to deliver training that meets the needs of a rapidly evolving Air Force, underpinned by the core principles of respect, integrity, service and ethos.
Sep 15, 2022 · The day the Queen came to RAF Cranwell. Queen Elizabeth II made several official visits to Cranwell during her reign, one of which was in 2009 and was captured by photographer Toby Roberts.
