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Central Flying School
Badge of the Central Flying School
Active12 May 1912 (1912-May-12) – present
CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
BranchCentral Flying School Royal Air Force
TypeFlying training school
RoleInstructor training and flying training oversight
Part ofNo. 22 Group
StationsRAF Cranwell (HQ)
RAF Shawbury (Helicopters Squadron)
Motto(s)Imprimis Praecepta (Latin: Our teaching is everlasting)
Commanders
Current
commander
Group Captain Martin Higgins

The Central Flying School (CFS) is the Royal Air Force's primary institution for the training of military flying instructors. Established in 1912 at the Upavon Aerodrome, it is the longest existing flying training school. The school was based at RAF Little Rissington from 1946 to 1976. Its motto is Imprimis Praecepta, Latin for "The Teaching is Everlasting".

The school currently manages a series of training squadrons and the RAF Display Team.

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