78 Aircrew vacancies again For the first time since the end of war the Royal Air Force has vacancies for volunteers direct from civilian life to train as Pilots and Navigators. Candidates must be physically fit, aged between 171/2 and 23 (or 25 in special cases), and up to School Certificate standard in education. Successful candidates will be engaged for five years' regular and four years' reserve service, a gratuity of £200 being paid on transfer to the Reserve to those not selected for short service commissions or for re-engagement to complete time for pension.