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COLLEGE JOURNALS 1920-72

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THE ROYAL AIR FORCE COLLEGE CRANWELL

After the cessation of hostilities in November 1918, the Chief of the Air Staff, Sir Hugh Trenchard was determined to maintain the Royal Air Force as an independent service rather than let the Army and Navy control air operations again. The establishment of an air academy, which would provide basic flying training, provide intellectual education and give a sense of purpose to the future leaders of the service was therefore a priority. Trenchard chose Cranwell as the College's location



"Marooned in the wilderness, cut off from pastimes they could not organise for themselves, the cadets would find life cheaper, healthier and more wholesome."

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Flight Cadets

1920-1970


Cranwell Voices

Witness to History


COLLEGE GUIDEBOOK
A short history of the College.Info

Celebrated

Old Cranwellians


EDITIONS vs DIGESTS
EDITIONS are full digitised copies of the publication. DIGESTS have been compiled using the original journals published in a particular year but exclude any full page advertsInfo
MISCELLANY
A melange of articles that hopefully engage educate and entertain. Info
COLLEGE GUIDEBOOK
A short history of the College.Info
A DIGITAL ARCHIVE
A representative selection of Books, Sound Recordings, Films and Ephemera of all kinds relating to the College.Info

Flight Cadets

1920-1970