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Cranwell Collection

Cranwell: A Haven for Aviation Enthusiasts Step into the world of aviation history at Cranwell, where a rich tapestry of aircraft and training facilities awaits

Background imageCranwell Collection: RAF Grob Tutor T Mark 1 Training Aircraft

RAF Grob Tutor T Mark 1 Training Aircraft
A Royal Air Force Tutor training aircraft is pictured during an air display over RAF Cranwell. The Grob 115E, known by the RAF as the Tutor

Background imageCranwell Collection: Royal Air Force King Air B200 Training Aircraft

Royal Air Force King Air B200 Training Aircraft
King Air aircraft of 45(R) Squadron, based at RAF Cranwell, display their new livery. The Beech King Air B200, the newest training aircraft in the RAF inventory, is a twin-engine turboprop monoplane

Background imageCranwell Collection: Scottish Aviation Jetstream T. 1 XX500 - H

Scottish Aviation Jetstream T. 1 XX500 - H
Scottish Aviation Jetstream T.1 XX500 / H (msn 426) of the Multi Engine Training School, RAF Cranwell. Date: circa 1990

Background imageCranwell Collection: Prince Albert preparing for flight in a Handley-Page bomber

Prince Albert preparing for flight in a Handley-Page bomber
Prince Albert, later Duke of York and King George VI (1895-1952), as a Captain in the Royal Air Force to which he transferred from the Navy in 1918

Background imageCranwell Collection: Jetstream at Gibraltar

Jetstream at Gibraltar
British Aerospace Jetstream T.1 XX499 G of the Multi Engine Training School, RAF Cranwell, at Gibraltar Date: circa 1989

Background imageCranwell Collection: North Kesteven NG34 8 Map

North Kesteven NG34 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Kesteven NG34 8

Background imageCranwell Collection: No 5 Teleprinter Course, No 1 Electrical & Wireless School

No 5 Teleprinter Course, No 1 Electrical & Wireless School, RAF Cranwell(?), August 1940. Date: 1940

Background imageCranwell Collection: RAF Red Arrows Cross the Sun

RAF Red Arrows Cross the Sun
Category G RAF Photographer of the Year - Sponsored by Calumet. 2nd Mr Matt Reid RAF Cranwell The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows

Background imageCranwell Collection: Raf Monoplane Pilots

Raf Monoplane Pilots
Squadron Leader Q.R. Gayford and Flight Lieutenant O.L.G. Bett, pilots of the giant RAF Fairey (Napier) Long Range Monoplane, at Cranwell Aerodrome, destination Egypt. Date: 22 October 1931

Background imageCranwell Collection: WRAF Mess Hut at Cranwell, WW1

WRAF Mess Hut at Cranwell, WW1
Scene inside the WRAF (Womens Royal Air Force) Mess Hut at Cranwell, probably during the First World War. The Royal Naval Air Service Central Training Establishment Cranwell was commissioned on 1

Background imageCranwell Collection: The interior of the church at RAF Cranwell training centre, showing the font which

The interior of the church at RAF Cranwell training centre, showing the font which is composed of a rotary engine mounted in a cowling supported on four bladed propellors. 17 December 1923

Background imageCranwell Collection: A de Havilland Tiger Moth

A de Havilland Tiger Moth at the Battle of Britain air display at RAF Cranwell, 20 September 1947

Background imageCranwell Collection: Battle of Britain air display at RAF Cranwell

Battle of Britain air display at RAF Cranwell, 20 September 1947

Background imageCranwell Collection: The Royal Aeronautical Society Prize

The Royal Aeronautical Society Prize, presented May 1991 (by the Cranwell Branchja). Date: 1991

Background imageCranwell Collection: Whittle and Cranwell prizewinners

Whittle and Cranwell prizewinners, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageCranwell Collection: Group portrait of F Whittle, RAF College Cranwell

Group portrait of F Whittle, RAF College Cranwell, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageCranwell Collection: Ermine Street

Ermine Street, near Cranwell, Lincolnshire, England, looking north; the original Roman Great North Road, between London, York and Hadrians Wall. Date: 1st century A.D


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Cranwell: A Haven for Aviation Enthusiasts Step into the world of aviation history at Cranwell, where a rich tapestry of aircraft and training facilities awaits. From the Scottish Aviation Jetstream T. 1 XX500 - H to the RAF Grob Tutor T Mark 1 Training Aircraft, this place is a haven for pilots in training. The legacy dates back to Prince Albert himself, who prepared for flight in a Handley-Page bomber here. The airfield has witnessed countless takeoffs and landings, including the impressive sight of a Jetstream soaring above Gibraltar's stunning landscape. Located in North Kesteven NG34 8 Map, it offers an immersive experience with its No 5 Teleprinter Course and No 1 Electrical & Wireless School. Aspiring aviators can learn from seasoned professionals while surrounded by state-of-the-art equipment. The Royal Air Force King Air B200 Training Aircraft stands proud on the tarmac, symbolizing excellence and dedication to honing skills. Pilots trained at they have gone on to achieve great heights in their careers. Reminiscent of earlier times are photographs capturing RAF Monoplane Pilots posing beside their trusty planes – memories frozen forever within these walls. The WRAF Mess Hut at Cranwell serves as a reminder of World War I and the sacrifices made by brave men and women during that era. Amongst all these iconic aircraft lies the North American T-6 Harvard, which played an instrumental role in shaping future aviators' skills. Its distinctive design still captivates enthusiasts today. And who could forget about Gloster E28 / 39? This groundbreaking aircraft marked significant advancements in jet propulsion technology – paving the way for modern-day marvels we see soaring through our skies today. Cranwell encapsulates not just history but also dreams taking flight; it remains an enduring symbol of passion and determination within aviation circles.