The Royal Airforce College Cranwell (1961)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 เม.ย. 2014
- Reel one.
Three Provost aircraft fly low over Cranwell college. An R.A.F. bus stops outside the college gates, inside the bus young cadets in civilian cloths look through the window at the planes and the college. We identify Howard and Ellis as they watch the Provosts peel off in different directions. In the college entrance hall Howard and Ellis take the Oath of Allegiance. On the walls are portraits of famous airmen, Lord Trenchard and Douglas Bader. In stores Howard and Ellis receive their flying equipment and helmet and Howard is being measured for his uniform. In a classroom the cadets are being lectured on the principle of flight. In front of the main building Senior Cadet Officer takes the salute as the R.A.F. flag is lowered.
A Sergeant shouts at Howard as a squad of cadets march up and down. Interior, an instructor lectures around a jet engine, we see the engine turning. On a runway cadets cluster around a jet aircraft as an instructor points out features. Air to air a Chipmonk is in flight, in the cockpit Ellis receives instruction. In small cubicles Ellis and other cadets are being instructed in navigation, they talk into mouth pieces and plot their routes on charts. Howard and Ellis are seen studying in their rooms and the library. Ellis receives individual tuition from a tutor in front of a cosy fire.
The cadets are seen cross-country running, sailing dinghies on a river, playing football and rugby. In Scotland the cadets are erecting tents by a lake, an officer looks on as they cook and adjust their tents. In the air, Howard sitting next to his instructor, is flying a jet Provost.
On the tarmac Provosts are lined up. In the Squadron Operations room a senior instructor briefs the cadets with words like "echelon starboard and run in". The cadets drink coffee and chat in their crew room, two of them walk out onto the tarmac. In the cockpit of a Provost Howard is being briefed before flying solo. As the instructor drives to the control tower in a Landrover, we see details in the cockpit as Howard prepares for his flight. Air to Air we see the plane take off and fly, intercut between Howard and the control tower giving instructions. The plain lands successfully.Back on the tarmac Howard is criticised by his instructor, undaunted Howard joins his pal Ellis and others and they move off together.
A Valetta aircraft is in flight, inside a Navigation instructor walks down the gangway talking to cadets as they check their maps. Shots of the Valetta in flight. Shot looking up at the clock tower pan down to entrance of the main Cranwell building as cadets enter. Inside the cadets walk to their various activities. A French lesson, radio or radar equipment demonstration, a group of cadets around a wind tunnel demonstration showing aerofoils under pressure.
Officers and cadets attend a grand diner in full military evening dress, a military band plays music. A batman brings Howard his uniform, Ellis joins him, they are now senior cadets and they plan a flight on a map. Provosts in the air flying over countryside and buildings. Air to air shots VG pictures as they fly in formation and do aerobatics.
In a large classroom the cadets ask military questions to a British Major and a U.S.A.A.A.F. Major, places are pointed to on wall maps.
Air to Air Valetta in flight, navigator speaks to pilot, he looks at his watch and the pilot gives a thumbs up. All is well and the plane flies on.
Continues.
FILM ID:2261.03
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Great video.
All those young lads will be in their 70's now!
What a great time to be alive, watching this was like time travelling to the 60s. Culturally I don't think we weren't much different back then to the WW2 generation, still very civil and sort of wooden in a nice way. The tech felt quite WW2-ish, a time before all the computerization and digital screens came into aircraft and ground control.
yes I joined the RAAF in 1968 as a direct entry pilot flew the Winjeel and the MK 35 Vampire trainer . Everything was analogue no computers at all except the Dalton MK4 nav computer or "prayer wheel "as we called it.
Still had Spitfire type crystal radios in the aircraft and instruments the same. Yes great days they were!!
The golden era of the RAF
I agree. Its the RAF I joined just 3 years later as an Apprentice at Halton. Eventually in 1974, Commissioned at Henlow, I flew Jaguars for 16 years, but the beginning was the most rewarding time. I dont come near to recognizing the RAF of today. Tim Davies on his U Tube channel says it all.
Fascinating footage.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this :o)
Lol I remember visiting Cranwell 1985 1024 Sqaudron I.O.W anyone else? Even the kids got to fly the
Chipmunks!
It's like a lost world. The sheer enthusiasm and air mindedness. An RAF equipped with new and exciting aircraft. New technology arrives regularly. Even proper roundels for goodness sake. No diversity quotas or woke commissars, just the howl of jet engines, comradeship, and the honour of belonging to the Royal Air Force. God bless you all.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing this :)
That peal to port towards the end the middle ac twitches just after the lead starts his peal off and number 3 starts his peal whilst number 2 is paused nearly colliding.
That piece of railway line footage. Nottingham to Lincoln line at Bottesford. Know it well.
That guy @1:49 is Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
..beat me to it!!
Great film. Thank you.
Greetings from Finland.
Love this raf movie. Hope will join soon
Jolly good show !
A golden era.
8.30! A trolley-ac! Battery powered start up sytem for the jets. I probably built that!
I was based at cranwell from 1985-1990.....ground electrician,. I had a great time..boozing, footy, girls! Brilliant time. It was like the boys brigade with 'wings' ! haha.
That's why your F6442s were always poor !!!
15:38, it’s Rick Astley! 😂
Never gonna give you up...give you up....never gonna give, never gonna.....(etc etc) 😂
I was thinking that too. Well spotted. Singing Together Forever as he sits next to his ever more nervous instructor in the JP3.
Spoilt by too many ads.
The Royal Airforce .....
16:09 (left) Squadron Leader Rupert Winco-Smythe. Damn fine airman, don't make 'em like that no more, and....(etc etc).
That’s Air Cdre Spottiswood.
Look at that 20:30 you could even play Roulette! :)
Honour and Traditions... and Queen Elizabeth II had been the head of the Commonwealth since 1952
"Airforce" should be Air Force !
We all knew what it meant though!!
What is the name of the last music in the video?
the name of the soundtrack?
What happend to England
Hey
Ok we’re is the women ❤
Fajny film