<page_title> List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1912 </page_title> <section_title> List </section_title> <table> <cell> Capt. Godfrey Paine RN <col_header> Name </col_header> </cell> <cell> 14 May 1912 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> First commandant of the Central Flying School at RAF Upavon; he attained the ranks of Major-General, Rear-Admiral and Air Vice-Marshal, possibly the only person to have held flag, general and air officer ranks in the British armed services; he was also Inspector-General of the RAF and 5th Sea Lord/Director of Naval Aviation <col_header> Comment </col_header> </cell> </table>
In 1912, Paine was the first commandant of the Central Flying School at Upavon.