RAF Training Command

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Training Command was the RAF's command responsible for flying and ground training. Training Command was formed from Inland Area on 1 May 1936 and absorbed into RAF Support Command on 13 June 1977. From 27 May 1940 to 1 June 1968, Training Command did not exist as its functions were split into Flying Training Command and Technical Training Command.

Contents 1 Commanders 1.1 1936 to 1940 1.2 1968 to 1977 2 References

[edit] Commanders

[edit] 1936 to 1940

• 1 May 1936 Air Marshal Sir Charles Burnett
• 1 July 1939 Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore

[edit] 1968 to 1977

• 1 June 1968 Air Marshal Sir John Davis
• 1 April 1969 Air Marshal Sir Leslie Mavor
• 21 December 1972 Air Marshal Sir Neville Stack
• 31 January 1976 Air Marshal Sir Rex Roe

[edit] References

• Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation - RAF Home Commands formed between 1936 - 1938