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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.
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.
Constructed in 1932, the RAF College design was based on St Pancras Station and the dining room on the long room at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. The station canopy of the branch line terminus joining the main Cranwell station (currently the guard room) can still be seen from behind the kitchens.
STATION GYMNASIUM (EAST CAMP) They gym has a comprehensive fitness suite, free weights area, squash courts and runs a variety of fitness classes. Dependants of RAF personnel, MoD employees and contractors employed at RAF College Cranwell can also join but will be required to pay an annual gym membership. Contact the Physical Education staff:
The former Naval base title was replaced by the designation Royal Air Force Station Cranwell. The Royal Air Force College opened on 5 February 1920 under the command of Air Commodore C.A.H. Longcroft.
Call us. 01400 26 1201. For general enquiries please contact this switchboard number. Find us. RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HB. Council: North Kesteven District Council. When you arrive. You must report to the Main Guardroom on arrival. If you are driving, park in the visitor car park behind the Main Guardroom.
