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RAF LITTLE RISSINGTON: THE CENTRAL FLYING SCHOOL YEARS 1946-1976

Written by Roy Bagshaw, Ray Deacon, Alan Pollock, Malcolm Thomas
Published by Pen & Sword Aviation in 2006
ISBN: 9781844153817

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Front cover

Cover of RAF LITTLE RISSINGTON: THE CENTRAL FLYING SCHOOL YEARS 1946-1976 by Roy Bagshaw; Ray Deacon; Alan Pollock; Malcolm Thomas

Contents

  • Forewords
  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • RAF Little Rissington and its Origins
  • Central Flying School Foundations
  • Central Flying School Commandants at Little Rissington
  • RAF Little Rissington - Station Commanders
  • Chapter 1: Little Rissington Welcomes CFS
  • Chapter 2: Into The Jet Age
  • Chapter 3: All-through Training
  • Chapter 4: Evolution Within the Fleet
  • Chapter 5: The Queen's Colour
  • Chapter 6: Rundown and Closure
  • Chapter 7: CFS Aerobatic Teams
  • Chapter 8: View from the Ground
  • Chapter 9: Accomodation and Amenities
  • Chapter 10: 'We Shall Remember Them'
  • Chapter 11: Gate Guardians and Museum Aircraft
  • Chapter 12: Little Rissington - Postscript
  • Appendix 1: CFS Course Dates
  • Appendix 2: Facts and Figures
  • Appendix 3: CFS Aerobatic Team Personnel
  • Appendix 4: CFS Aircraft Inventory
  • Appendix 5: Accidents Involving CFS Aircraft
  • Reference sources and furthe reading
  • Index