This Web Page was initially raised based upon
data held in the RAF Cranwell Association Database. This was then
refined in conjunction with Kim Stanbrook.
Entry Representative: Kim Stanbrook - A Sqn.
Web Page Representative: Danny Winter - C Sqn.
In February 1949, 53 young hopefuls arrived at
RAF Cranwell as the 2M1 (61st) Entry to train as Ground Radio and
Air Radio Fitters. During training the Ground Radio
Fitters were re-mustered as Ground Radar Fitters, but then just
prior to passing out they were given the option of doing a short
course on radio equipments, then take the necessary trade test and
if completed O.K. be re-mustered back to Ground Radio Fitters.
During training they gained 4 from Senior Entries, gained 3 from
BE Training, while 7 of their number were re-classed to later Entries.
6 either failed finals or were discharged. Thus 47 were left to
pass out in January 1952.
The Entry List below is presented in alphabetical
order:
ENTRY ROLL CALL
Key:
KNOWN DECEASED
ASSOCIATION MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
UNTRACED
Quick name Finder - Click the button with the Initial letter of Surname.
Return here by clicking on button (right-hand side) marked
The Parade State for the Entry Passing Out Parade
of the 2M1 (61st) Entry shows that:
SAA Fletcher Commanded the Apprentice Wing,
SAA Hilliard was Flight Commander for the Passing Out Entry, while
SAA Munday was the Parade Warrant Officer.
The Reviewing Officer, Air Marshal Sir John Whitworth-Jones
KCB, CBE was accompanied by Air Commodore B D Nicholas, AOC No.
27 Group, Air Commodore L.F. Sinclair GC CB CBE DSO, AOC RAF Cranwell,
and Wing Commander A Foden OC No 6 Radio School.
A cadetship in the Technical Branch had been awarded
to CAA E.A. Mansfield. Prizes and Wing Trophies were
awarded as follows:
