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Name
RAF Cranwell
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ICAO / GPS
EGYD / EGYD
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- Restriction
- Region
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Timezone
5:49 am (GMT)
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Municipality
Cranwell
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Coordinates
53° 1′ 49″ N 0° 28′ 59″ E
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Elevation
222 ft (68 m MSL)
About RAF Cranwell
Royal Air Force Cranwell or more simply RAF Cranwell (ICAO: EGYD) is a Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire, England, close to the village of Cranwell, near Sleaford. Among other functions, it is home to the Royal Air Force College (RAFC), which trains the RAF's new officers and aircrew. The motto, Altium Altrix, meaning "Nurture the highest" appears above the main doors of the Officers Mess. Since January 2023, RAF Cranwell has been commanded by Group Captain Tina Jessup.
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