DECEMBER
An extract of the Cranwellian Roll of Honour, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in WWII air operations in the month of December.
A summary of events that took place in the month of January recorded in Colllege Journals over the past 100 years.
RAF Christmas music 2021
RAF Official Hymn Per Ardua Ad Astra
Merry Christmas from RAF Music
Silent Night December 2024. Played in RAF College Hall on the Bechstein Piano, which, built in 1919, appears to have been completely renovated. Note only 80 (as opposed to 88) keys
A recording of the RAF Central Band - "We Wish You A Merry Christmas".
YOU MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT FOR ADVERTISEMENT TO FINISH FIRST - PRESS "SKIP" IF IT APPEARS
A FaceBook recording of the RAF Central Band - Christmas 2019.
FACEBOOK MEMBERS ONLY. Though the USA did not enter WWII until 7 December 1941, many American airmen were already serving in three dedicated "EAGLE" Sqns under the command of the RAF. Clicking on this video will reveal a tribute paid to the Eagle Sqns against a backdrop of music by the RAF College Band. YOU WILL HAVE TO UNMUTE THE RECORDING BY HOVERING YOUR CURSOR OVER THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE VIDEO RECORDING AND CLICKING ON THE SPEAKER ICON.