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RAF readies £45m research centre for take-off

By 2021-10-13T06:00:00

RAF College Cranwell marked the 100th anniversary of the arrival of its first cadets in 2020

Source: Royal Air Force

Procurement process for new Lincolnshire facility expected to launch this month

The Royal Air Force is looking for design teams capable of delivering a new home for its Centre of Aviation Medicine with a project budget of £45m for candidates with the right stuff.

Currently based at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire, the centre is responsible for a range of services – including testing new clothing and equipment designed for aircrew; examining the human factors involved in air accidents; and carrying out operationally focused research.

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