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Academy, Training and Cadets

Before fighting all combatants have to have training. Various academies and other training establishments have fulfilled this role, training both officers and soldiers, sailors, pilots, aircrew and others.

Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Prisoners of War, Pictures / Photographs, Aircraft, Ships, Other Transport, Hospitals / Nursing, Academy / Training / Cadets, Information, Other
Title:British Pathe Film Archive
Link:https://www.britishpathe.com
Description:British Pathe Film Archive 1896-1970
Extra Info:All sorts of social and military history on film.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, Navy, World War II, Pictures / Photographs, Ships, Academy / Training / Cadets, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Information
Title:H.M.S.Vengeance with No. 1850 and No. 812 Royal Navy Squadrons
Link:http://www.hms-vengeance.co.uk/
Description:H.M.S.Vengeance with No. 1850 and No. 812 Royal Navy Squadrons
Extra Info:Includes many crew photographs, history of ships bearing the name, specifications and more.
Classification:Ships, Academy / Training / Cadets
Title:HMS Collingwood Association
Link:http://79.170.40.229/hmscollingwoodassociation.co....
Description:HMS Collingwood Association
Extra Info:Located in Fareham, Hampshire, HMS Collingwood was commissioned 1940. It is used for Maritime Warfare School (MWS) and naval training.
Classification:Navy, Pictures / Photographs, Ships, Academy / Training / Cadets
Title:HMS Penelope Association
Link:http://www.hms-penelope.com/
Description:HMS Penelope Association
Extra Info:Includes a history of all the ships of HM Navy named Penelope.
Classification:RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War II, Prisoners of War, Academy / Training / Cadets, Diaries / Log Books / Letters
Title:RAF Commands 1939-1945
Link:http://www.rafcommands.com/
Description:Information on Fighter Command, Bomber Command, Coastal Command
Extra Info:Also has a message board/forum.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, World War II, Academy / Training / Cadets
Title:RAF WWII 38 Group Squadrons Reunited
Link:https://raf38group.org/
Description:RAF WWII 38 Group Squadrons Reunited
Extra Info:A tribute to the unsung heroes of No.38 Group.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, Academy / Training / Cadets
Title:Royal Hibernian Military School, Dublin
Link:http://www.achart.ca/hibernian.htm
Description:Royal Hibernian Military School, Dublin, 1769 - 1924
Extra Info:The site gives a history of the school, pay and allowances, roll of honour, recollections, alist of those present at the last roll call in 1924 and more.
Classification:Academy / Training / Cadets
Title:School - Duke of York's Royal Military School, Chelsea and latterly Dover
Link:http://achart.ca/duke-of-york.htm
Description:Duke of York's Royal Military School, Chelsea Founded 1803
Extra Info:Includes a history of the school, staff biographies, reminiscences and more. In 1908 moved to Dover.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, World War I, World War II, Pictures / Photographs, Academy / Training / Cadets
Title:St Bees Village Website
Link:https://stbees.org.uk/
Description:St Bees Village Website
Extra Info:Click on History. Includes locals who won the VC.
Classification:Graves / Memorials / Roll of Honour, RAF / RFC / RNAS, Navy, Army, Marines, World War I, World War II, Boer Wars, Crimean War, Napoleonic Wars, Other Battles / Wars / Conflicts, Prisoners of War, Discharge / Pension Records, Officers' Records, Service Records, Pictures / Photographs, Aircraft, Ships, Other Transport, Hospitals / Nursing, Academy / Training / Cadets, Muster / Militia Rolls, Medals / Awards, Uniforms / Badges, Diaries / Log Books / Letters, Newspapers, Maps, Information, Other
Title:Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia
Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/
Description:Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia
Extra Info:Comprehensive general reference for most military topics. Use its search box to find your areas of interest.

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