IJDALLINGER Posted 14 November , 2009 Share Posted 14 November , 2009 Could any kind person pass information on to me re the above school please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickdavis Posted 14 November , 2009 Share Posted 14 November , 2009 Could any kind person pass information on to me re the above school please? My UK stations file is in landscape format, which doesn't lend itself well to this site's page layout, but you should be able to pick the bones out of this (the asterisks just indicate non-flying): OXFORD* Christchurch College, Oxford, Oxfordshire* Ground school RFC/RAF 4.1916 – 1.1919 2 School of Instruction* : 3.4.1916 formed : 27.10.1916 re-designated 2 School of Military Aeronautics* 2 School of Military Aeronautics* : 27.10.1916 formed ex 2 School of Instruction* : 1.4.1918 re-designated 2 School of Aeronautics* 5 School of Military Aeronautics* : 1.8.1917 formed : 8.9.1917 Denham Golf Course, Denham, Buckinghamshire* 2 School of Aeronautics* : 1.4.1918 formed ex 2 School of Military Aeronautics* : 24.1.1919disbanded SE Area 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowNslow Posted 17 November , 2009 Share Posted 17 November , 2009 Hi Ivor, The schools were the second step in aircrew training. After the initial six weeks (later much shorter) of 'square bashing' etc at Uxbridge or similar, the School of Military Aeronautics (I think there was also one at Reading) provided the instruction into principles of flight, airframes and engines. Once successfully passed out of the School, it was then off to Flying School. Pass on our best regards to Russell! Steve Picture shows 'sprogs' outside one of the huts at Denham. Only after graduating would they lose the bands on their caps and be allowed the coveted maternity jacket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJDALLINGER Posted 19 November , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 November , 2009 Thank you both and yes I shall. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 21 September , 2018 Share Posted 21 September , 2018 Hi all, Resurrecting this long dormant thread as I'm currently researching an airman buried in a CWGC plot in Cardiff. The information I have on him says he was a member of No. 2 School of Military Aeronautics. Can anyone shed any light on where this unit was located and why this airman might be buried in Cardiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxD Posted 21 September , 2018 Share Posted 21 September , 2018 No 2 SMA was in Oxford. A prime reason for being in buried in Cardiff would be a family connection. Do you have his family background? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 21 September , 2018 Admin Share Posted 21 September , 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, MRAR said: Hi all, Resurrecting this long dormant thread as I'm currently researching an airman buried in a CWGC plot in Cardiff. The information I have on him says he was a member of No. 2 School of Military Aeronautics. Can anyone shed any light on where this unit was located and why this airman might be buried in Cardiff? Welcome to the Forum If you could post what details you have for the Airman concerned the experts will be able to assist all the better Good luck with your research David MaxD types faster and knows more than I do! Edited 21 September , 2018 by DavidOwen too slow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted 21 September , 2018 Share Posted 21 September , 2018 See Post 21 of this other thread for details of National Archives files relating to the SMAs at Reading and Oxford. Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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