The Cosford Crest
The Cosford crest consists of an acorn superimposed on an oak tree.
"An apt reminder that Great Oaks from little acorns grow".
It also reminds us that RAF Cosford is situated close
to the "Royal Oak" at nearby Boscobel.
The motto "Seul le Premier Pascoute"
can be translated as "Only the first step is difficult"
In 1966 - 67 No. 2 School of Technical training Royal Air Force
Cosford,
trained Apprentices in Electronics, Photography and Telegraphy.
The School also gave advanced training to adult airmen and
women
in the Electronic and communication trades. Including Airmen
and
Officers from foreign
Air Forces.
At the time of our Pass out in April 1967, 393 Apprentices were at the school.
In addition to the Technical and Physical
training, Apprentices were encouraged
to participate in all aspects of
hobbies and sporting activity. Cosford had a
superb indoor Athletics arena,
that was used by athletes
from all over the world.
As you will see from the Photo Gallery, the RAF
had a cottage and training area
in mid Wales at "Ty Canol, Llanymawddwy.
This was the base camp for hiking
and rock climbing activities, as well as
canoeing on lake Bala.
After training we were all posted to stations
around the world,
to commence "
Normal" Service life.
Click the link below to download the above scroll in A4 .pdf format.
The Following text is taken from the Booklet issued at our "Passing Out" review:
No. 2 School of Technical Training Royal Air Force Cosford
PASSING OUT REVIEW
OF
No. 306 ENTRY OF CRAFT APPRENTICES
BY
Air Vice Marshall W. Carter, CB, DFC
Air Officer i/c Administration, Bomber
Command
Friday, 28th April, 1967
The Reviewing Officer was accompanied by
Air Vice Marshall B. Robinson, CBE,
Air Officer Commanding No. 24 Group, Royal
Air Force
and
Group Captain H. Durkin, MA,
Commandant No. 2 School of Technical
Training.
PROGRAMME OF THE REVIEW
1400 Hours
The Parade
advanced on to the parade ground
1415 Hours
Fanfare of trumpets as the
Reviewing Officer arrived for
the inspection,
ceremonial parade and march past
1445 hours
The Reviewing Officer proceeded
to the Trophy Room to meet
outstanding
Apprentices of the 306 Entry and their parents
1515 Hours
A Fanfare of Trumpets as the
reviewing officer arrived at the
Station Concert
Hall for:
a. Commandant's report
b. Presentation of prizes
c. Reviewing Officer's Address
d. The National Anthem
1545 Hours
The Reviewing Officer went to
the Officers' Mess for tea.
At this point the 306 entry members went back
to Fulton Block,
started packing our bags,
said our farewell's to each other
and left
Royal Air Force Cosford for the last time.
THE PASSING OUT REVIEW - Consisted of an
Inspection of
No. 306 (Craft Apprentice) Entry
by the Reviewing Officer,
followed by ceremonial drill and a march past.
The 306th entry was formed up as No. 1
Squadron of two flights.
Behind us was two supporting
Squadrons, each of two flights,
made up of apprentices from other entries.
The Apprentice Band and "Ben" the Apprentice
Squadron Mascot
were at the rear of the parade.
Apprentices from the Junior Entries
(Nos.
208 and 308) lined the outer perimeter of the
parade area.
No Officer, non-commissioned Officer or
Airman took part in the
parade, which was
commanded by Flight Sergeant Apprentice
A. G. Scott
of the 107th (Apprentice Technician) Entry,
which
was the Senior Apprentice Entry at Cosford.
The Squadron Commander of the Passing Out
Squadron
was Sergeant Apprentice R. G.
Surman of the 306th Entry.
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