• RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire was the world’s first Air Academy and today, it continues to select and train the next generation of RAF officers.
  • ^ Haslam, E.B., History of RAF Cranwell (HMSO 1982). ^ Hancock, Rutherford M., Flight Cadet: Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, (Pentland Press, 1996.)
  • ...user-friendly and full of interesting information on the history and heritage of both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Air Force College here at Cranwell.
  • The Royal Air Force College curriculum at RAF Cranwell is structured to provide a comprehensive training experience for aspiring RAF officers.
  • This was also the year that the only Royal Air Force Hospital in the county opened at Cranwell, not being joined by RAF Nocton Hall Hospital until 1940.
  • RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire is where all RAF officers and airmen aircrew are selected and trained to become the leaders of tomorrow.
  • It was way back in 1920 – on Thursday, February 5, that the first 52 Flight Cadets walked through the gates of the Royal Air Force Cadet College at Cranwell.
  • ...but with the amalgamation of the RNAS and the Royal Flying Corps on 1 April 1918, ownership of Cranwell was placed in the hands of the Royal Air Force.
  • 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...
  • Photo taken at RAF College Cranwell by Jarrod W. on 8/23/2013. See all 17 photos. ... Facebook icon. Royal Air Force College Cranwell.