Rocknet is a private forum and is not associated with the raf or the mod in any way. It was decided to reduce the harrier force in germany and so on 1 march 1977, no 20s aircraft were handed over to no 3 and no 4 squadrons, but on the same day a new no 20 appeared at bruggen equipped with jaguar gr mk 1s. Some pictures may have been used before but i would like to share what we have from dunny with you. It recommended that a royal air force aerodrome defence corps be formed, giving raf commanders control over the defence of their own assets and releasing army units for redeployment. The royal air force raf is the united kingdoms air force, the oldest independent air force in the world. On 1 april 1911 the air battalion of the royal engineers was created. The raf regiment history, colours, uniforms and equipment of the raf regiment. Detachment of 2875 squadron raf regiment, at the raf forward airfield of. Later, a regiment squadron moved to the dalmatian island of vis, under the. Ii sqns based at lossiemouth and 1 sqn raf regiment commanding 5 eaw, gp capt andrew coe said. You need to sniff what you are shovelling, and go and serve a day or two with units like 2 sqn raf regt. The battalion initially consisted of two companies, with no. The iiac squadron association aim is to serve as a hub for exmembers and associates of the squadron, to preserve its history including supporting the squadron history book and the iiac squadron memorial at the national memorial arboretum.
The squadron made history in july 1969, when it became the worlds first operational unit to fly vstol aircraft when it introduced the harrier to service. Barrack blocks 103 and 104 were my home, as was the kestrel club. I served there from 1983 to late 1987 firstly on 85 sqn bloodhound sams and then a move across the airfield took my to 4 hangar and 66 sqn raf regt. The genesis of the raf regiment was with the creation of no. I have just finished reading a book about army eod teams in iraq and they could not thank 3 sqn raf regt. Regiment history raf regiment association official website. It was reformed in 2010 as a specialist chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear cbrn squadron initially based at raf honington in suffolk. These were equipped with rollsroyce armoured cars and carried out policing operations throughout the middle east in.
Rocknet, the headquarters of the raf regiment network. Raf honington is also now home to 611 volunteer gliding squadron due to the closure of raf watton in april 2012, requiring. The falklands conflict of 1982 saw 63 squadron raf regiment deploy to. Raf regiment books raf regiment association official. Hence the importance of getting someone reasonably able to. Chetham baled out unhurt and landed at amersham, buckinghamshire.
Its current mission is to provide trained personnel in support of the raf, specifically no 1 force protection wing and 3 sqn raf regt. This photo shows a number of officers, possibly from c flight prior to 11 august 1918, when he was killed. Hi, i have recently come across a number of photos taken by my greatuncle, lt ehp bailey, who was a pilot in c flight 206 sqn. As a flying officer with 2834 aa squadron, raf regiment, after landing in normandy on 7th june, clifford shore served through france and germany during world war two. No 3 raf police wing formerly tactical provost wing tactical provost wing, 1 sqn raf regt, 2 sqn raf regt parachute, 15 sqn raf regt, 26 sqn raf regt, and 27 sqn raf regt. Uses the jackal, foxhound and panther armoured vehicles. As a ground attack unit, no 1 was transferred to no 38 group, transport command on 1 jan 1960. It is a unit with a long history having its origin on 22 december 1921, when number 1 armoured car company raf was formed at heliopolis in egypt. A brief history of the raf regiment 19421960 by air vice marshall j. Iiac squadron association iiac squadron association.
Welcome to the official shop for the raf regiment heritage centre. Rhq was located at verden along with 651 sqn aac whilst 658 sqn aac was located at st georges barracks in minden. Formed in the storm and stress of war in 1942, the raf regiment was born of the. This is the official history of the raf regiment from its foundation 60 years ago to the aftermath of hostilities.
Less than a year later on 1 december 1970, no 20 reformed, as part of raf germany again, at wildenrath as a harrier squadron. Chetham was killed on the 15th april 1941, shot down by me109s over larissa, greece, whilst serving with 33 squadron in greece. My main objective is to find citations for members of the sqn. The squadron was first deployed to abu suer in egypt. Bbc raf regiment sgt charles carmichael part 1 bbc. He was on ii squadron in early 80s and i have fond memories growing up in hullavington.
All funding comes from generous donations by members of the public and the on site shop. Operates at very high readiness to deploy around the world. Based at raf honington, the squadron is part of 8 force protection wing. The history of raf regiment parachute units 19422012. During 2006, 19 personnel mobilised in support of operations in iraq and afghanistan and a further 5 personnel joined the raf. Rauxaf defence force raf lyneham regiment history, war. If you will indulge me, the history of this world record was 1st set by 29 commando, 2 sqns 1st attempt to break the record failed when 1 team member collapsed just short of the line. Raf regiment books raf regiment association official website. Sqn action and participation is key but relies on the evidence laid out in the sqns f540 operational record book. Raf west raynham was my first posting out of training school.
Raf museum hendon and the be2c of lt sheppard the hendon ghost. Air force airman 1st class eddie morgan and airman 1st class kyle selsor, 822nd base defense squadron, moody air force base, ga. However, on 1 july 1958 the squadron was reformed by renumbering no 263 squadron at stradishall. Rocknet, the headquarters of the raf regiment network surrogate home to the rock ape and the tradesmen who support them. The new corps, to be titled the royal air force regiment, was established by royal warrant on 1 st february 1942. A fearsome lance corporal who cannot be named for security reasons a trained sniper with the. Suggested by umg queen bohemian rhapsody official video remastered song leave me alone im lonely artist. After undergoing many expansions and contractions no. A group for anyone past and present serving anywhere in the world as a member of the big red 1. Regiment history raf regiment association official. The raf regiment at war 19421946 oliver, kingsley on. Never being a serving member of the raf regt, but having been attached to them as an observer from a unit better than the bloody paras or the royal marines and none of you would argue.
Next year is the centenary of 39 squadron and i am looking to find some personal experiences of the sqn over the last 100 years from the eyes of those who served with the squadron. A very details daybyday history of the rafs premier single engined fighter squadron during the second world war, a period that saw them take part in just about every aspect of the air war, from the battle of britain to providing daylight bomber escorts over germany. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in. Egdl is a royal air force station in wiltshire, england. History 1 sqn raf regt history 1 squadron royal air force regiment history squadron battle honours kurdistan 1922 to 1923 kurdistan 1930 to 1931 palestine 1936 habbaniya iraq 1941 egypt and libya 1941 to 1943 gulf 1991 the birth of the squadron on 21 december 1921 no. History of raf regiment parachute units 1942 2012, barney books, 2012. About 2804 armoured car squadron, from landing in france at the end of june 1944, through the fighting in europe to the. The squadron next went to airfield wherever that was from 1 may to 30 june 1944, then aston down. Air chf mshl sir stephen dalton, cas, will present a new sqn standard to 1 sqn raf regt at raf honington on tue 25 jun. These comments referred to raf regt members in most unflattering terms, refused to acknowledge the raf regt as a real or proper regiment.
The heritage centre receives no government funding and is run entirely by volunteers. Hello all, this is request for some help or knowledge. Wingfields raf first day covers 1st series rfdc1 100. Royal air force 19391945 royal air force 1 squadron raf against odds time, usa, 27051940 raf campaign diary the battle of france mayjune 1940 royal air force squadron page new zealanders in the royal air force the war in france and flanders, 19391940, by major l.
Can trace its roots back to 1921 and 1 armoured car company. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to meet current sqn members at a bbq, where food and drinks will be available for purchase. Royal air force raf eagle armed forces veteran royal air force 205 squadron royal air force air training corps battle of britain memorial flight combined services boxing squad defence fire and rescue service d squadron department of initial officer training navy army air force institutes no. Raf regiment instructors are responsible for training all royal air force personnel. Formed on 1 april 1918, the raf has taken a significant role in british military history ever since, playing a large part in world war ii and in more recent conflicts. I have been piecing together my grandfathers war service with the raf regiment from his form 543a and from the operations record books for the two squadrons he served with 2777 squadron and.
It is a unit with a long history having its origin on 22 december 1921, when no. Photo of officers 206 sqn 1918 air personnel and the war. The new corps, to be titled the royal air force regiment, was established by royal warrant on 1st february 1942. His commanding officer during this period was sqldr.