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   Why did Prince William visit RAF College Cranwell?

   • The Prince of Wales has visited one of his old haunts to support graduates beginning their careers in the RAF. Prince William, who attended his own ceremony for flying training at RAF College Cranwell in 2008, stood in for the King on Thursday as reviewing officer at the Sovereign's Parade.

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   What happened at RAF College Cranwell 2024?

   • Prince William at the parade at RAF College Cranwell, in Lincolnshire, UK on Sept. 12, 2024. Following the ceremony, William mingled with the new officers and their families and friends in the College Dining Room, learning about their training experiences and future aspirations.

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   What does the RAF do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Royal Air Force (RAF), youngest of the three British armed services, charged with the air defense of the United Kingdom and the fulfillment of international defense commitments. It is the world’s oldest independent air force.

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   When did the Royal Air Force become the RAF?

   • Practical recognition of this fact was given, shortly before the end of the war, by the creation of the Royal Air Force. On April 1, 1918, the RNAS and RFC were absorbed into the RAF, which took its place beside the navy and army as a separate service with its own ministry under a secretary of state for air.

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   3 days ago · Origins. The Royal Air Force was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the second independent air force in the world after the Finnish Air Force (established 6 March 1918), [18] by merging the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). [19]

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   3 days ago · To train permanent officers for the flying branch of the service, a cadet college was established at Cranwell, Lincolnshire, in 1920. The RAF staff college was opened in 1922 at Andover, Hampshire.

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   Sep 12, 2024 · The Prince of Wales has visited one of his old haunts to support graduates beginning their careers in the RAF. Prince William, who attended his own ceremony for flying training at RAF College ...

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   Sep 12, 2024 · A newly commissioned officer has described the honour of graduating in front of the Prince of Wales as he acted as the reviewing officer at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.

7. people.com › prince-william-visits-raf-base-wherePrince William Returns to RAF Base Where He Earned His Wings ...

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   Sep 13, 2024 · On Sept 12, the Prince of Wales, 42, returned to a Royal Air Force base where he earned his wings back in 2008 with his then-girlfriend Kate Middleton watching. William represented his father at...

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   Sep 12, 2024 · The Prince of Wales has told new RAF officers the country will be relying on them to deal with “future threats” during the present “time of change and uncertainty”. William spoke during the graduation ceremony of more than 50 officers who have completed their training at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.

9. www.raf.mod.uk › news › articlesRAF hosts Restorative Action Ceremony for LGBT veterans

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   Sep 27, 2024 · On Thursday, 26 September 2024, the RAF held a poignant LGBT Restorative Action Ceremony at the iconic College Hall Officers' Mess at RAF Cranwell, honouring RAF veterans affected by the ban on LGBT personnel serving in the UK military between 1967 and 2000.