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Godfrey Paine
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Rear Admiral Sir Godfrey Marshall Paine, was a senior officer in the Royal Navy (RN) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the early part of the 20th century. He played a leading role in joint and naval flying training before and during the First World War.
Paine in the uniform of the Royal Navy
Paine in the uniform of the Royal Navy
The Central Flying School staff at Upavon Aerodrome in January 1913. Paine is in the front row, shown third from the left.
The Central Flying School staff at Upavon Aerodrome in January 1913. Paine is in the front row, shown third from the left.
Central Flying School
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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".
CFS Folland Gnat advanced trainer at RAF Little Rissington, 1967
CFS Folland Gnat advanced trainer at RAF Little Rissington, 1967
CFS Gloster Meteor T.7 at RAF Coltishall, 1969
CFS Gloster Meteor T.7 at RAF Coltishall, 1969
Prefect T1 used by UKMFTS
Prefect T1 used by UKMFTS
T6 Texan-II, used under the UKMFTS contract.
T6 Texan-II, used under the UKMFTS contract.