Command of the Central Flying School (CFS) was formally transferred from Group Captain Flynn to Group Captain Buckle at RAF Cranwell on 9 October 2026.
As the organisation responsible for the training and standardisation of UK Tri-Service aircrew instructors, the development of aircrew instructional techniques, and the delivery of foundation instructional training, CFS plays a vital role in sustaining excellence across UK military aviation.
As the 59th Commandant, Group Captain Buckle takes command of an organisation with a proud heritage and a critical role in shaping the future of military aviation. Building on the foundations laid by those who have served before, CFS remains focused on its mission: to develop and assure today’s finest military aircrew instructors, to build tomorrow’s exceptional Air and Space domain war winners.
Through continued excellence in instruction, innovation, and professional development, CFS will remain at the forefront of preparing the next generation of military aircrew instructors to meet the evolving demands of Defence.
Through continued excellence in instruction, innovation, and professional development, CFS will remain at the forefront of preparing the next generation of military aircrew instructors to meet the evolving demands of Defence.
