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force, the first of its kind, to include the creation of the requisite support infrastructure, including Officer training at RAF Cranwell, Apprenticeship training at RAF Halton and the RAF Staff College at Andover. Implementing his vision, the RAF assumed responsibility for Officer training at Cranwell from the Royal Navy on 1 November 1919.
He became RAF College Commandant on 1st November 1926 in rank the of Air Commodore, but was promoted to Air Vice Marshal whilst in post on 1st July 1928. He retired around 1930, but subsequently served in the rank of Group Captain in the RAF’s personnel department during WW2. Born 27 May 1880. Died 17 October 1965.
Location. RAF COLLEGE CRANWELL Jr Cadets Road Cranwell Sleaford NG34 8HB (Easting:500253.00, Northing:349558.00) About. The site has the following facilities:
RAF 100: Inside Cranwell College. For over 100 years, the Royal Air Force has defended the skies of Britain and projected the country’s power and influence around the world. As the world’s oldest independent air force, it also has a rich and often astonishing history – one that is filled with the stories of extraordinary men and women ...
1311/6/17 cranwell avenue 1311/7/17 (north side) 07-dec-05 college hall at royal air force cranwell GV II* Principal college building for RAF Officer Cadets. 1929-33, designed by Officer of Works architect J G West, FRIBA.
Discover the fascinating story of the historic Royal Air Force College Cranwell and experience what it feels like to be a pilot on the Jet Provost flight simulator. At the Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum, you can discover the history of RAF Cranwell from its early days as a Royal Naval Air Service base to the current day.
Others transferred to the RAFVR. Research suggests that 145 Cranwellians (90 flight cadets, 54 SFTS trained pilots and a transferee to the RAFVR) took part in the Battle of Britain, 38 pilots sacrificing their lives in combat and forming our ‘Roll of Honour’ presented on the last page of this tribute.
