Flying Training on the Jet Provost
Entered RAF Service 1957
Retired 1993
Old Cranwellians recalling their formative years at the College
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Elementary Flying Training Notes
(1943)
1970
Officer Training Notes
AIM
To offer a space where Old Cranwellians can feel a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
To help members to connect with others who truly understand and appreciate the history of our College.
To create opportunities to celebrate friendships and memories of training at the College.
To facilitate events and activities that allow alumni to reconnect with old friends, meet new people with shared experiences, and maintain a sense of belonging.
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1970 the start of a new era
The Introduction of the Graduate Entries
Flight
Cadets
Spitalgate
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The options published on the Cranwellian website in July 2025 carry considerable significance for many Old Cranwellians.
These proposals underscore an uncertain future for the Cranwellian Association, which was originally founded in part to uphold the ethos and heritage of the Royal Air Force College. The recent change in designation from 'College' to 'Academy' reflects a broader shift in its role—one that has evolved and continues to do so.
Given that more than 600 Flight Cadets are known to be alive, I believe it is premature to suggest that the potential for us to honour our Alma Mater and document its enduring contribution to the RAF has been exhausted.
