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COLLEGE JOURNALS 1920-72

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The Oldest Miltary Flying Academy in the World

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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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EDITION SECTION

DIGEST SECTION

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 adverts
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This website allows those of us privileged enough to be educated at the College to share something of its history, ethos and heritage.

College Graduates

1920-1970


Cranwell Voices

Witness to History


MEMORIES
A collection of audio and printed recollections of College Life provided by Old Cranwellians.
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MISCELLANY
A melange of articles that hopefully engage educate and entertain.
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COLLEGE GUIDEBOOK
A short history of the College.
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COLLEGE GUIDEBOOK
A short history of the College.
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Celebrated

Old Cranwellians


A DIGITAL ARCHIVE
A representative selection of Books, Sound Recordings, Films and Ephemera of all kinds relating to the College.
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