What was the original name of the royal air force?
The "Royal Flying Corps". It evolved into the RAF on the 1st April 1918
What is the highest ranking officer in the Royal Air Force?
Marshall of the Royal Air Force. This rank however is only given out during wartime or if an RAF officer is Chief of the Defence Staff (head of all British Armed Forces)
The highest rank to which officers on active service are promoted is now Air Chief Marshall
How many aircraft did the Royal Air Force lose during World War 2?
I'd love to be able to give you a completely accurate answer, but am unable to at this time. From the information I've gathered, it appears that the United States' total aircraft losses in WWII were about 60,000. Roughly 45,000 of these would have been lost in combat theaters, and about 15,000 in training accidents in the US.
Radar enabled the RAF fighters to get airborne before they were could be bombed and the ground - and to confront the enemy in the sky.
What do the police do in the Royal Air Force?
The RAF Police act as Police do in any community. They are also often the Gate guard if there is no RAF Regiment presence on a base.
What is the Latin meaning of the Royal Air Force roundel?
The roundel does not have a Latin meaning, however the Motto has a Latin meaning. It is " Per Ardua ad Astra " - -" Through hardships to the stars "
RAF Manston was created in 1916 because of the WW1. It closed in 1999.
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Do the royal air force still have a bomber command?
No. In 1968 RAF Bomber Command was merged with RAF Fighter Command to create RAF Strike Command.
Did German air force destroy the royal air force in battle of britain?
The failure of Germany to achieve its objectives of destroying Britain's air defences, or forcing Britain to negotiate anarmistice or an outright surrender, is considered its first major defeat and a crucial turning point in World War II.[19] By preventing Germany from gaining air superiority, the battle ended the threat that Adolf Hitler would launch Operation Sea Lion, a proposed amphibious and airborne invasion of Britain.
What is royal air force professional aviator spine?
The Royal Air Force Professional Aviator Spine (PAS) is a structured career framework designed to support the development and progression of RAF personnel in aviation roles. It outlines the necessary competencies, training, and experiences required for pilots and aircrew to advance through their careers. The PAS emphasizes continuous learning and skill enhancement, ensuring that aviators remain proficient and capable in their roles while adapting to evolving operational demands. This framework aims to maintain high standards of professionalism and operational effectiveness within the RAF.
What country is home to the Royal Air Force?
The Royal Air Force also known as the RAF is the aerial warfare division of the British Armed Forces. They serve the United Kingdom but have several long established overseas bases.
The "Old Haltonians Social Network" is a paid network exclusively for anyone who was an apprentice or a member of the directing staff of the apprentices college at RAF Halton. (Recuit Training and Airman's Development)
The RAF have approximately 30 Hercules. These are now being supplemented by the Airbus A400.
Was the royal pioneer corps in the royal air force?
No, the Royal Pioneer Corps was part of the British Army.
The Pioneers (nickname - "The Chunkies") was a military labour force which usually worked closely with the Royal Engineers building camps, field fortifications, general facilities etc; the Corps was also responsible for recruitment and management of locally recruited civilian labour forces.
Pioneers were also fully trained infantrymen, and played a key role in providing security for headquarters and other sensitive sites. They were also available to divisional commanders as a general infantry reserve force.
The Corps had its depot in Northampton in the English East Midlands. They were often mocked by other soldiers, but in fact were invaluable general purpose "utility" troops whose ranks often included multiskilled soldiers and military eccentrics whose capabilities did not quite "fit" into any other unit. In recent times their roles have been subsumed into the Royal Logistic Corps, so they're still part of the British army, just under a different guise.
What is the abbreviation for the Royal Air Force?
RAF would be the abbreviation or acronym of Royal Air Force.
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How many members of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve were killed during world war 2?
As the majority of aircrew recruited during WWII were RAFVR (Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve) I am trying to find out how many were killed during the war. I am an ex-member of 7006 Flt, RAFVR and have noticed that the majority of names on war memorials contain the service dedication of "RAFVR" and not "RAF". 95% of bomber command in 1943 were RAFVR, until an order issued by the Air Command allowing the removal of the brass "VR" collar dogs for officers and the cloth "VR" badge worn by the other ranks on the shoulders above the rank markings. As bomber command was 95% VR, I want to know how many "RAF" were actually "RAFVR".