Summary: Recruiting film for RAF ground personnel.
Description: Behind the complexities of modern flight are the new men of the ground crews without whom an air force would be powerless. Wide range of skills required - technicians, craftsmen, administrators, cooks, medics, etc. Basic training - cadets adjust to the new discipline. Modern RAF is represented by comfortable dormitories, well-fitted uniforms and a paternal administration. RAF Horton - an inspiring institution which once taught Sir Frank Whittle. Training of craft apprentices, electronics technicians and dental and medical technicians. Entry qualifications. Sports facilities - cadets enjoyment is not spoilt by over-strict instruction. Ambitious apprentices may further their education to prepare for promotion to NCO and "even to officer rank". Library. Cadet entertainments. Hobbies - "...building model aeroplanes; anything. Well there's even an art club." Gliding. RAF Cosford trains technician fitters in airborne electronics, photography and telegraphy. Cosford summer camp - an opportunity to show leadership qualities. RAF Hereford - apprentices trained in cooking and in clerical and supply services. Key role of Supplies General. Methods of entry into apprenticeship training schemes. Whatever their training apprentices eventually pass out as airmen "...with the opportunity to serve Britain and help themselves to the highest ranks of a worthwhile career."
Production Details: Central Office of Information (Production sponsor)
Associated British Pathe (Production company)
Hales, Gordon (Production individual)
Hoare, Lionel (Production individual)
Jordan, William (Production individual)
Glenister, Ronald (Production individual)
Newberry, George (Production individual)
Pyke, Trevor (Production individual)
Nunn, Kenneth (Production individual)
Dunton, Roger (Production individual)
Shakespeare, Joan (Production individual)
Shakespeare, John (Production individual)
Field, Harry (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Air Force, groundcrews (regiment/service)
Keywords: propaganda, British - practical: recruitment, Royal Air Force (object name)
recreation, British air - casual (object name)
recreation, British air - sport (object name)
recruitment, British: Royal Air Force (object name)
society, British air - domestic (object name)
training, British air (object name)
GB, England & Cosford, Salop <RAF Station> (geography)
GB, England & Hereford, Herefs <RAF Station> (geography)
GB, England & Horton, <RAF Station> ? (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 2
Footage: 1821 ft; Running time: 20 mins
