No 1 Flying Training School
- No 1 Flying Training School
No 1 Flying Training School (1 FTS) is the oldest military pilot training school in the world.[cite news | last =Harris| first =R| coauthors =| title =Military pilot training academy prepares to celebrate its 50th year| work =The Press| pages =| language =| publisher =Newsquest Media Group | date =2007-10-27| url =http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/yorknews/display.var.1791197.0.military_pilot_training_academy_prepares_to_celebrate_its_50th_year.php| accessdate =2007-10-27 ] ][cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title =RAF Linton-on-Ouse - Station History| work = | publisher = | date = | url = http://www.raf.mod.uk/raflintononouse/aboutus/history.cfm| format = | doi = | accessdate =2007-10-28 ] ]
History
1 FTS was formed on 1919-07-29 at Netheravon in Wiltshire, England, using biplanes such as Bristol F.2 Fighters.[ After operating from number of locations, the school moved to a permanent base at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire, in autumn 1957,][ where it was equipped with Vampire T11 and Jet Provost jet powered training aircraft.]
Current role
1 FTS is still based at RAF Linton-on-Ouse with the purpose of training jet pilots and navigators for the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.[ The school uses 78 two seat, turboprop, basic trainer Short Tucano T1.][cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title =RAF - Stations | work = | publisher = | date = | url = http://www.raf.mod.uk/structure/stations.cfm?selectStation=9E092569-B85C-C947-0822B95023DEBDE9| format = | doi = | accessdate =2007-10-28 ] ]
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