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Royal Air Force Boy Entrants
Webmaster D. Bury
History
The RAF Boy Entrant scheme ran from the mid 1930's to late 1965 where boys joined the RAF at about the age of 15 to 17 and then underwent training in various occupations (or Trades) which fitted them for employment in the Royal Air Force. Training was undertaken at a variety of RAF Stations including RAF Cosford, RAF St Athan, RAF Hereford and RAF Locking. Training took 18 months and included not just the trade and basic training but also more general academic education. After their 18 months of training they then moved to regular RAF duty stations and commenced employment in the trade they had trained on.On Tuesday 26th January 1960 ‘B’ Flight 4 Sqdn (Catering) was formed by boy entrants at RAF Hereford During their 18 months training they attended summer camp at RAF St Eval/St Mawgan in Cornwall.
Centenary
1st April 2018
Royal Air Force
Rutland County Museum Oakham,
17th March to 12th May 2018
The Royal Air Force Association Rutland and the Rutland County Museum are mounting an exhibition to mark the 100 years of the Royal Air Force and its connection with Rutland.
The Exhibition will show various artefacts, equipment, models and equipment commemorating the links with Rutland and will include opportunities for some interactive displays and activities.
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