Stock Photo - Aug. 08, 1954 - NEW PILOT TRAINING SCHOOL.INSTRUCTION IN an AIRCRAFT CONTROL. The new pilot-training scheme of tin R.A.F. moon as Provost..Vampire Sequence under whioh pilots qualify for their wing. of Jet aircraft is now under fall operation. Pupils first enter No. 6. Flying Training School at Terrlill, Shropshire for a 30 weeks oourse where they are taught to fly Provost Piston engine trainer. .The Provost is Characteristically like the Vampire Jet, On passing out at Torah= they go to No. 5.0.1.s. at oakington, Cams., for a further 50 weeks course on the Vampire T. 11 side-by-aide trainer tJot). At tin conclusion of this co,rse they reoeive their wings. This non scheme reduces training to two types of airoraft and reduces wastage both in time - soot on prodestion of Jet pilots. KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS: Acting Pilot Officer R.P.S. SANDS of St. Albans and Acting Pilot Offioer C.J. PRESTON of Grantham - talking to the Chief Instructor at No. 5. F.T.S., WING 012110510 20 L.H. TRENT 0.V., D.F.C. of New Zealand - friend and collations of the famous DOUGLAS BADER. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)

Stock Photo: Aug. 08, 1954 - NEW PILOT TRAINING SCHOOL.INSTRUCTION IN an AIRCRAFT CONTROL. The new pilot-training scheme of tin R.A.F. moon as Provost.

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