FLYING CLASSROOMS

An early-1950s visit to the Cranfield College of Aeronautics, at a time of crisis for this still young institution AEROPLANE Archive Ben Dunnell explores The Aeroplane’s outstanding archives to cast new light on past stories The Cranfield College of Aeronautics’ Dove 1B G-ALVF pictured in November 1952. Sold by the college in 1960 to Dan-Air, this aircraft went to Cameroon Air Transport five years later. ALL PHOTOS AEROPLANE Today’s Cranfield University numbers more than 4,500 students, and is justifiably proud