Central Flying School
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For other uses, see Central Flying School (disambiguation).
The Central Flying School (CFS) is the Royal Air Force's primary institution for the training of military flying instructors. Established in 1912 at the Upavon Aerodrome, it is the longest existing flying training school. The school was based at RAF Little Rissington from 1946 to 1976. Its motto is Imprimis Praecepta, Latin for "The Teaching is Everlasting".
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Central Flying School | |
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Active | 12 May 1912 (1912-May-12) – present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Type | Flying training school |
Role | Instructor training and flying training oversight |
Part of | No. 22 Group |
Stations | RAF Cranwell (HQ) RAF Shawbury (Helicopters Squadron) |
Motto(s) | Imprimis Praecepta (Latin: Our teaching is everlasting) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Group Captain Martin Higgins |
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The school currently manages a series of training squadrons and the RAF Display Team.