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entry, which fell to 2,890 in 1973-74 because of the raising or the
school leaving age, has exceeded expectations and is forecast to total
about 8,000 in 1974-75. Recruitment details are as follows:
Method of Entry
1 April-31 December
(9 months)
Percentage
Difference
1973
1974
1974 over 1973 (+ or -)
Adults
5.996
7,128
+19
Young Soldiers
1,792
2,202
+23
Apprentices
715
1,613
+126
Other Juniors
1,634
5,729
+251
Total:
10,137
16,672
+65
Royal Air Force
15. The airmen recruiting target for 1974-75 has been set at much the
same level as in the previous year. Although adult male recruiting
needs were not fully met in 1973-74, there are reasonable prospects for
recruiting the numbers needed for 1974-75, except in some of the less
popular ground trades. A detailed breakdown of recruitment is as
follows:
Method of Entry
1 April-31 December
(9 months)
1973
1974
Percentage Difference
1974 over 1973 (+ or -)
Adults
1,930
2,279
+18
Young Airmen
Apprentices
1,215
2,100
+73
196
187
5
Total:
3,341
4,566
+37
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