Originally Posted by
brakedwell
Was that before Cranwell opened it's doors to the masses or when it only had proper, going to the top students?
Not sure what you mean about that. I served along ex Cranwell grads who had served their apprenticeship studying Marine biology, American history and literature and Law.
I was never interested in such subjects, or going to university so I served mine working for two years as a builder’s labourer and then studying a non degree Mechanical Eng course, which included four months of practical work. Having worked alongside some of the lowest of the low, I felt well placed in joining the RAF as aircrew
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