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Reserve Flights


In November 1952, the AOC-in-C Fighter Command, AM Sir Basil Embry, proposed a scheme to enable rapid mobilisation of Reserves in the event of an emergency.  He stated that it was unlikely that any future conflict would be proceeded by a suitable working up period and that any Reserves called up needed to be able to report to their mobilisation station within hours rather than days and to be fully trained in order to commence productive service immediately.  His proposal involved the setting up of Reserve Flights at stations and other locations to be manned by Reservists in Class 'E' and Class 'H', see below: -

E Ex-regular airmen.  In April 1921, the Air Ministry announced that Class E reservists could not enlist in the Army. 14 days/year if required for ground trades, 12 hours/year for pilots
G Airmen released from service after WW2, liable for recall whilst on the reserve.  Last placement in this class - 31 Dec 1948.  Liability terminated - 30 June 1969. Nil
H Ex-National Service airmen after mandatory period of service.  Initially required to serve 6 years on reserve, later changed to 3½ years. 21 days in a year up to a maximum of 60 days

This scheme introduced in phases with Phase 1 saw the introduction of Reserve Flights into Fighter Command and certain units in No 90 Group on 1 April 1954, with the initials Flights being formed to support the Control and Reporting System.

Phase 2 was introduced on 1 July 1954 to include the remainder of Fighter Command, operational stations in Bomber Command, and certain units in Coastal Command.

Phase 3 was planned to be introduced on 1 September 1954 covering the remainder of Coastal Command and Transport Command

Phase 4 would cover the the other Command but no date was set for its introduction.

Each Command was allocated its own block of numbers by which to identify each Flight as follows: -

Bomber Command - 7000

Fighter Command - 7100 & 7200

Coastal Command - 7300

Transport Command - 7400

Flying Training Command - 7500

Technical Training Command - 7600

Maintenance Command - 7700

Home Command - 7800 (On disbandment of Home Command these were transferred to other Commands (and renumbered) or were disbanded)

No 90 Group - 7900 (These were taken over by Signals Command on its formation)

In the entries below, the lack of a parent station on formation indicates that the Flight was parented by the same station at which it was formed and located.

 

 

Flight

Details

Phase

No 7001 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Binbrook in No 1 Group on 1 July 1954. 

It disbanded on 30 November 1959.

2

No 7002 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hemswell in No 1 Group on 1 July 1954.  In March 1957, it was transferred to No 3 Group along with RAF Hemswell. 

It disbanded 1 October 1957.

2

No 7003 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Upwood in No 3 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station.

It was transferred to No 1 Group on 9 January 1956 along with RAF Upwood.

It disbanded on 11 September 1961.

2

No 7004 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Marham in No 3 Group on 1 July 1954.

It disbanded on 1 April 1959.

2

No 7005 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wyton in No 3 Group ion 1 July 1954.

It disbanded on 1 April 1959.

2

No 7006 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF High Wycombe under the control of HQ, Bomber Command on 1 November 1954, to support HQ (Unit) Bomber Command.

It disbanded on 28 April 1964.

3

No 7007 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bawtry under the control of No 1 Group on 1 October 1954, to support HQ (Unit), No 1 Group.

It possibly disbanded between April-July 1966.

3

No 7008 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Mildenhall under the control of No 3 Group on 1 October 1954, to support HQ (Unit), No 3 Group.

It possibly disbanded between October-December 1964.

3

No 7009 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wittering in No 3 Group on 1 October 1954.

It disbanded on 1 April 1959.

3

No 7010 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Nuneham Park in No 3 Group 1 January 1955 to support JARIC (UK), under the functional control of Air Ministry (ACAS (I)). 

On 1 July 1957 it moved to RAF Brampton and then on 31 March 1960 to RAF Upwood in No 1 Group.  It moved back to RAF Brampton on 5 June 1961 in No 3 Group, but was transferred to the full control of the Central Reconnaissance Establishment on 1 April 1963.

No further details at present.

3

No 7011 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Honington in No 3 Group on 1 April 1955. 

It disbanded on 1 April 1959.

4

No 7012 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Waddington in No 1 Group on 1 June 1955.

It disbanded on 1 April 1959.

4

No 7013 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Gaydon in No 3 Group on 1 February 1956.

It disbanded on 1 April 1959.

4

No 7014 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hospital Nocton Hall in No 1 Group on 16 February 1959, by renumbering No 7817 Reserve Flight. 

It disbanded on 6 October 1961.

-

No 7015 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Nocton Hall in No 1 Group in about April 1959 probably by redesignating No 7820 Reserve Flight to support No 3 Mobile First Aid Unit.

It possibly disbanded between April-July 1965.

 

No 7016 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Coningsby in No 1 Group on 17 June 1959 to support the station. 

It disbanded on 13 July 1961.

4

No 7101 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leuchars in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955 (No 11 Group from 1 January 1961), then to No 12 (East Anglian) Sector on 1 April 1963.

It possibly disbanded between April-July 1965.

2

No 7102 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 12 Group ion 1 July 1954.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and  disbanded on 15 November 1958.

2

No 7103 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Acklington in No 81 Group on 1 July 1954.

It disbanded on 1 March 1958, but reformed in No 13 Group at RAF Acklington on 1 April 1960, disbanding again on 1 December 1960.

2

No 7104 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ouston in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and  disbanded on 15 November 1958.

2

No 7105 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954 with its war stations being Linton and Middleton St George.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 15 June 1957.

2

No 7106 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Church Fenton in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955.

On 29 June 1959 it moved to RAF Leconfield  to support the station, being transferred to No 13 Group on 1 December 1960 (No 11 Group from 1 January 1961).

It was transferred to No 11 (Northern) Sector on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 16 December 1963.

2

No 7107 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wymeswold in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954.

It disbanded on 10 March 1957.

2

No 7108 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF West Raynham in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

It disbanded on 31 March 1963.

2

No 7109 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Coltishall in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

It was transferred to No 12 (East Anglian) Sector on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 6 November 1963.

2

No 7110 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Horsham St Faith in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

It disbanded on 15 November 1958, but reformed on 1 February  1960 at RAF Horsham St Faith in No 12 Group

It disbanded again on 1 March 1961.

2

No 7111 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Duxford in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units, and was transferred to No 12 Group on 31 August 1955.

In September 1956 it moved to RAF Waterbeach and disbanded between on 1 January 1962.

2

No 7112 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stradishall in No 11 Group on 31 March 1955 to support the station and its assigned units, and was transferred to No 12 Group on 31 August 1955.

In July 1957 it was transferred back to No 11 Group from No 12 Group and in June 1959 it moved to RAF Stradishall, where it disbanded on 1 December 1961.

4

No 7113 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wattisham in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units, and was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 November 1960

It was transferred to No 12 (East Anglian) Sector on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 6 November 1963.

2

No 7114 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Waterbeach in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

By 1 July 1959 it had moved to RAF Duxford and was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 December 1960, and disbanded on 1 August 1961.

2

No 7115 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF North Weald in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954.

 It disbanded on 1 March 1958.

2

No 7116 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Biggin Hill in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954, with war stations at Biggin Hill and Stradishall..

It disbanded on 1 February 1958.

2

No 7117 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF West Malling in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

It disbanded on 1 March 1958 but reformed on 1 October 1959 at RAF West Malling in No 11 Group and disbanded on 29 August 1960.

2

No 7118 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Odiham in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954 and disbanded on 17 July 1959.

2

No 7119 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Tangmere in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954, with war stations at Tangmere and Stradishall.

It disbanded on 1 August 1958.

2

No 7120 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Filton in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954, with Exeter as its war station.

It disbanded on 1 January 1957.

2

No 7121 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hooton Park in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954, with Squires Gate as its war station.

It disbanded on 1 January 1957.

2

No 7122 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hooton Park in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954.

It disbanded on 1 January 1957.

2

No 7123 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Manston in No 11 Group on 1 July 1954, parented by RAF West Malling.

It disbanded on 15 July 1956.

2

No 7124 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Dyce in No 12 Group on 1 July 1954, parented by RAF Leuchars.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 January 1957.

2

No 7125 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Church Fenton in No 12 Group on 1 June 1955.

In August 1956 it moved to RAF Driffield and disbanded on 1 January 1957.

4

No 7126 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Tangmere in No 11 Group i on 1 June 1955, with Hurn as its war station.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 January 1957.

4

No 7127 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wattisham in No 11 Group in about May 1955.

On 31 July 1956 it moved to RAF Martlesham Heath, and disbanded on 1 January 1957.

4

No 7128 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in No 12 Group on 1 June 1955.  It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955.

On 30 July 1956 RAF Middleton St George became its war station.

It disbanded on 1 January 1957.

4

No 7129 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 12 Group on 1 June 1955, parented by RAF Leuchars, with Prestwick as its war station.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 January 1957.

4

No 7130 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 12 Group on 1 June 1955, parented by RAF Leuchars, with East Fortune as its war station.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 January 1957.

4

No 7131 Reserve Flight

No 7131 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Acklington in No 81 Group on 1 June 1955, with Winfield as its war station.

It disbanded on 1 January 1957, but reformed at Stanmore Park on 3 September 1962 to support the AM Meteorological Unit.

4

No 7132 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stanmore Park under the control of HQ, Fighter Command on 1 January 1956, with Bentley Priory as its war station to support HQ Fighter Command and from early 1958, the Air Ministry Meteorological Unit.

In 1962 support of Air Ministry Meteorological Unit was transferred to No 7131 (Misc) Reserve Flight.

It disbanded on 31 May 1964.

4

No 7133 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stanmore Park under the control of HQ, Fighter Command on 1 January 1956 to support HQ (Unit) Fighter Command.

It disbanded on 6 November 1963.

4

No 7134 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Driffield in No 13 Group on 1 January 1956.

It disbanded on 1 April 1958.

4

No 7135 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hillingdon in No 11 Group on 1 December 1955.

It moved to RAF Martlesham Heath on 14 April 1958 to provide support to HQ, No 11 Group, and disbanded on 31 December 1960.

4

No 7136 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Newton in No 12 Group  on 1 December 1955 to support HQ No 12 Group.

It moved to RAF Horsham St Faith on 6 August 1958, and disbanded on 31 March 1963.

4

No 7137 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ouston in No 13 Group on 1 December 1955 to support HQ No 13 Group, No 11 Group from 31 December 1960.

It moved to RAF Leconfield on 25 September 1961, continuing to support HQ No 11 Group.  It disbanded on 31 March 1963.

4

No 7138 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leeming in No 81 Group in about February 1956.  It possibly disbanded in August 1956.

 

No 7139 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Chivenor in No 81 Group in about February 1956.  It possibly disbanded in August 1956.

 

No 7140 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pembrey in No 81 Group in about February 1956.  It probably disbanded in June 1956.

 

No 7141 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Colerne in No 81 Group in about February 1956.  It possibly disbanded in August 1956.

 

No 7142 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stanmore Park under the control of HQ, Fighter Command in about February 1956.  It possibly disbanded in August 1956.

 

No 7143 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Old Sarum in No 11 Group in about February 1956.  It possibly disbanded in September 1956.

 

No 7144 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Newton in No 12 Group on 1 February 1956.

It disbanded on 1 September 1958.

4

No 7145 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rudloe Manor in No 81 Group on 1 February 1956.

It disbanded on 1 February 1958.

4

No 7146 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Watnall in No 12 Group on 1 February 1956.

It disbanded on 1 January 1957.

4

No 7147 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ouston in No 13 Group on 1 February 1956.

It disbanded on 1 March 1958.

4

No 7148 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Dyce in No 13 Group on 1 February 1956.

It disbanded on 10 March 1957.

4

No 7149 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Honiley in No 12 Group on 1 February 1956.

It disbanded on 10 March 1957.

4

No 7150 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hooton Park in No 12 Group on 1 January 1956. 

It disbanded on 10 March 1957.

4

No 7151 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, its war station being RAF Barnton Quarry to support the Caledonian SOC.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 October 1957.

1

No 7152 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Crosslaw in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Macmerry to support No 617 SU.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Boulmer.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7154 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Drone Hill in No 12 Group, parented by RAF Macmerry on 1 April 1954. 

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Boulmer.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 July 1956.

1

No 7155 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hill Head in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Leuchars.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Anstruther.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 January 1956.

1

No 7156 Reserve Flight

This was formed at School Hill in No 12 Group, parented by RAF Macmerry on 1 April 1954.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Boulmer.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 July 1956.

1

No 7157 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bishopbriggs in No 13 Group, parented by RAF Leuchars on 1 April 1954.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Anstruther.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 15 July 1956.

1

No 7158 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Sango in No 14 Group, parented by RAF Leuchars on 1 April 1954 to support No 32 SU..

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Anstruther.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 December 1956

1

No 7159 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ballykelly in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Stenigot.

It disbanded on 1 January 1956.

1

No 7160 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Bempton in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Patrington to support No 146 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, to No 12 Group on 1 October 1957, and back to No 13 Group on 1 December 1960. 

It disbanded on 1 December 1961.

1

No 7161 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Goldsborough in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Seaton Snook to support No 39 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and parenting was transferred to RAF Middleton St George on 1 October 1957, and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7162 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Cold Hesledon in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Seaton Snook to support No 891 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and parenting was transferred to RAF Middleton St George on 1 October 1957, and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7163 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Danby Beacon in No 12 Group, parented by RAF Seaton Snook on 1 April 1954.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 July 1956.

1

No 7164 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Staxton Wold in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Patrington.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 January 1956.

1

No 7165 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Watnall in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954 to support Northern Centralised Filter Plotting Centre, which changed to the Northern Raid Recognition Centre on 1 September 1956 and to the Northern Air Defence Notification Centre on 20 March 1957.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and was disbanded on 1 October 1957.

1

No 7166 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Trimingham in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Coltishall to support No 432 SU

From 15 February 1961 its role was changed to support the SHQ.

It was transferred to No 12 (East Anglian) Sector on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 31 May 1964.

1

No 7167 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kelvedon Hatch  in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF North Weald to support the the Metropolitan SOC.

It disbanded on 1 June 1958.

1

No 7168 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Beachy Head in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Wartling to support No 880 SU.

It possibly disbanded in June 1958.

1

No 7169 Reserve Flight

This was formed at St Margaret's Bay in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sandwich to support No 1 SU.

It disbanded on 15 April 1958.

1

No 7170 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Foreness in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Manston to support No 993 SU.

In September 1956 it moved to RAF Sandwich and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7171 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hillingdon in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 19 October 1954.

1

No 7172 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stanmore Park under the control of HQ, Fighter Command on 1 April 1954, its war station being Hill House to support the Metropolitan Centralised Filter Plotting Centre, which changed to the Metropolitan Raid Recognition Centre on 1 September 1956, to the Metropolitan Air Defence Notification Centre on 20 March 1957, and to the Air Defence Notification Centre (South) on 1 December 1957.

It disbanded on 1 October 1958

1

No 7175 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Longley Lane in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954 to support the Western SOC.

It disbanded on 1 October 1957, but reformed on 1 December 1957 at Warton, its war station being RAF Longley Lane to support Western SOC.

It disbanded on 1 June 1958.

1

No 7176 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rudloe Manor under functional control of No 11 Group and administrative control of No 81 Group on 1 April 1954, its war station being RAF Box, to support the Southern SOC.

It disbanded on 1 June 1958.

1

No 7177 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Portland in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sopley, to support No 815 SU.

It disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7179 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Ventnor in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sopley, to support No 23 SU.

It disbanded on 15 December 1958.

1

No 7180 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hope Cove in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 926 SU, which was changed to the School of Fighter Control (CHEL element) on 9 September 1957.

It was transferred to No 81 Group in September 1957 and then to No 11 Group on the disbandment of No 81 Group, and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7181 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Folly in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Tangmere. 

It disbanded on 15 July 1956.

1

No 7182 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Ringstead in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Sopley, to support No 383 SU.

On 15 January 1956 parenting was transferred to RAF Tangmere and disbanded on 1 July 1957.

1

No 7183 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Trerew in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Sopley, to support No 943 SU.

On 15 January 1956 parenting was transferred to RAF Tangmere and disbanded on 1 July 1957.

1

No 7184 Reserve Flight

This was formed at West Prawle in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Sopley.

On 15 January 1956 parenting was transferred to RAF Wartling and it disbanded on 1 July 1956.

1

No 7185 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Haycastle Cross in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Sopley.  On 15 January 1956 parenting was transferred to RAF Wartling and it disbanded on 15 July 1956.

1

No 7186 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Douglas Wood in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Leuchars.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Anstruther.

It was transferred to No 13 Group (Caledonian Sector) on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 April 1956.

1

No 7187 Reserve Flight

This was formed at St Margaret's Bay in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Sandwich.

It disbanded on 15 July 1956.

1

No 7188 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Rye in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Wartling.

It disbanded on 1 June 1956.

1

No 7189 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Fairlight in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Wartling, to support No 229 SU.

It disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7190 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Poling in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Tangmere.

It disbanded on 15 July 1956.

1

No 7191 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Ringstead in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sopley.

It disbanded on 15 January 1956.

1

No 7192 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hopton in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Horsham St Faith, to support No 250 SU.

It disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7193 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Stenigot in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Stenigot.

It disbanded on 1 February 1956.

1

No 7194 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stanmore Park under the control of HQ, Fighter Command on 1 April 1954,its war station being RAF Bentley Priory to support HQ No 80 Wing.

It disbanded on 15 March 1957.

1

No 7195 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF North Weald in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954.

On 1 July 1955 it moved to RAF Trimley Heath, to support No 484 SU.  It disbanded on 15 February 1957.

1

No 7196 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rudloe Manor on 1 April 1954 under the functional control of No 11 Group and administrative control of No 81 Group. 

On 1 July 1955 it moved to RAF Tangmere, to support No 896 SU, and disbanded on 15 February 1957.

1

No 7197 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Horsham St Faith in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Horsham St Faith, to support No 863 SU. 

It moved to RAF Bircham Newton in November 1956 and disbanded on 1 March 1957.

1

No 7198 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954.

On 1 July 1955 it moved to RAF Ouston, to support No 82 SU, and was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, probably disbanding in December 1957.

1

No 7199 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Warton II Site in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Longley Lane.

However, in August 1956 it was retrospectively re-allocated to RAF Woodvale, to support No 982 SU, with effect from its formation date and disbanded on 1 March 1957.

1

No 7200 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954.

On 1 July 1955, it moved to RAF Dyce, to support No 41 SU, and was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955.  It probably disbanded in December 1957.

1

No 7202 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Horsham St Faith in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Horsham St Faith, its war station being RAF Bawburgh to support the Eastern SOC.

It disbanded on 1 August 1958.

1

No 7203 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Coltishall in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, its war station being RAF Neatishead to support No 271 SU.

It moved to RAF Neatishead on 1 June 1959 to support the station, and disbanded on 15 February 1961.

1

No 7204 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stanmore Park under the control of HQ, Fighter Command on 1 April 1954, its war station being RAF Bentley Priory to support the Air Defence Operations Centre.

It disbanded on 31 May 1964.

1

No 7205 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bawdsey in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 144 SU, until 1 January 1959, when it was transferred to support for the SHQ.

It was transferred to No 12 Group in September 1960 then to No 12 (East Anglian) Sector on 1 April 1963.

It disbanded on 14 August 1964.

1

No 7206 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Dunkirk in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sandwich.

It disbanded on 1 January 1956.

1

No 7207 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Sandwich in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 491 SU.

It disbanded on 19 April 1958.

1

No 7208 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wartling in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 919 SU, until 1 January 1959, when it was transferred to support for the SHQ.

It was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 December 1960, than to No 12 (East Anglian) Sector on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 6 November 1963.

1

No 7209 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wartling in No 11 Group, parented by RAF Wartling on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 15 July 1956.

1

No 7210 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Truleigh Hill in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Wartling, to support No 607 SU.

It disbanded on 1 August 1957.

1

No 7211 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Ringstead in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, but later moved to RAF Sopley, to support No 227 SU.

It disbanded on 18 April 1960.

1

No 7212 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Exminster in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Hope Cove.

It disbanded on 15 December 1954.

1

No 7213 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Treleaver in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Sopley.

On 15 January 1956 parenting was transferred to RAF Sandwich and disbanded on 1 July 1957.

1

No 7214 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Treleaver in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sopley, its war station being RAF Drytree to support No 664 SU..

On 15 January 1956 parenting was transferred to RAF Sandwich and it disbanded on 15 July 1956.

1

No 7215 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Comberton, parented by RAF Sopley in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 15 February 1956.

1

No 7216 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Chivenor in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sopley, its war station being RAF Hartland Point, to support No 405 SU.

It disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7217 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Chivenor in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sopley its war station being RAF West Myne, to support No 307 SU.

It disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7218 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Pembrey in No 11 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Sopley its war station being RAF St Twynells, to support No 499 SU, which would form on mobilisation. 

It disbanded on 1 April 1957.

1

No 7219 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Skendleby in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954 parented by RAF Stenigot its war station being RAF Strubby, to support No 950 SU.

On 15 January 1956 parenting was transferred to RAF Langtoft and it disbanded on 1 August 1957.

1

No 7220 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Strubby in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Langtoft.

It disbanded on 30 August 1954.

1

No 7221 Reserve Flight

This was formed at West Beckham in No 12 Group, parented by RAF Coltishall on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 1 July 1956.

1

No 7222 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Langtoft in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 966 SU.

In August 1956 it was transferred to No 81 Group and then to No 12 Group in December 1957. It disbanded on 11 February 1958.

1

No 7223 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Stoke Holy Cross in No 12 Group, parented by RAF Horsham St Faith on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 1 July 1956.

1

No 7224 Reserve Flight

This was formed at High Street, Darsham in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Bawdsey.

It disbanded on 1 January 1956.

1

No 7225 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, its war station being RAF Shipton, to support the Northern SOC.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and probably disbanded in September 1957 but reformed at RAF Leeming in March 1958 and disbanded on 1 September 1957.

It reformed on 1 December 1957 at RAF Boulmer, its war station being RAF Shipton to support Northern SOC.

It disbanded on 1 June 1958.

1

No 7226 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Acklington in No 81 Group on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 15 September 1954.

1

No 7227 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Patrington in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 336 SU, until 1 January 1959, when it was transferred to support for the SHQ.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and was transferred to No 12 Group at some point before being transferred back to No 13 Group on 1 December 1960

It was transferred to No 11 (Northern) Sector on 1 April 1963.

It disbanded on 14 August 1964.

1

No 7228 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Seaton Snook in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 59 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 August 1957.

1

No 7229 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Boulmer in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Acklington, to support No 500 SU, until 1 January 1959, when it was transferred to support for the SHQ.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Boulmer.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, to No 11 Group on 1 January 1961, then to No 13 (Scottish) Sector on 1 April 1963.

It disbanded on 14 August 1964.

1

No 7230 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hack Green in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, to support No 17 SU.

It disbanded on 15 May 1957.

1

No 7231 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Bishop's Court in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Hack Green, its war station being RAF Killard Point, to support No 255 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group in November 1957 and disbanded on 1 February 1960.

1

No 7232 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hooton Park in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Seaton Snook, its war station being RAF Prestatyn, to support No 130 SU, which would form on mobilisation.

From 15 August 1957 it moved to RAF Fazakerley, parented by RAF Bishop's Court for service at RAF Killiard Point.  It disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7233 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ballykelly in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Macmerry its war station being RAF Murlough Bay, to support No 212 SU.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Boulmer.

It disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7234 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Macmerry on 1 April 1954, and disbanded on 1 August 1954.

1

No 7235 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Dundonald in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Bishopbriggs its war station being RAF Fullerton, to support No 363 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and moved to RAF Turnhouse in March 1958, and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7236 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Gailes in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Bishopbriggs.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 September 1956.

1

No 7237 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Dalcross in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Dyce.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Buchan.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 5 October 1955.

1

No 7238 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Buchan in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Dyce, to support No 409 SU, until 1 January 1959, when it was transferred to support for the SHQ.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to SHQ RAF Buchan.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955 (No 11 Group from 1 January 1961), then to No 12 (East Anglian) Sector on 1 April 1963.

It disbanded on 14 August 1964.

1

No 7239 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bishopbriggs in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 1 August 1956.

1

No 7240 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bishopbriggs in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954.

It disbanded on 3 November 1954.

1

No 7241 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Inverbervie in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Leuchars, to support No 977 SU.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Buchan.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7242 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bishopbriggs in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954 its war station being RAF Kilcharian, to support No 127 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and parenting was transferred to RAF Boulmer.  It moved to RAF Turnhouse in March 1958 and disbanded on 15 July 1958.

1

No 7243 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Anstruther in No 12 Group on 1 April 1954, parented by RAF Macmerry, to support No 351 SU.

On 1 August 1954 parenting duties were transferred to RAF Anstruther.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 September 1957.

1

No 7244 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Chenies in No 11 Group ion 19 October  1954.

It disbanded on 1 April 1956.

4

No 7245 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bishopbriggs in No 12 Group on 3 November 1954, parented by RAF Anstruther, its war station being RAF Scarnish, to support No 320 SU.

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and on 15 August 1957, parenting was transferred to RAF Boulmer, and disbanded on 1 October 1957.

4

No 7246 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rudloe Manor in No 81 Group ion 2 February 1955. 

It disbanded on 15 June 1955.

4

No 7247 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Warton in No 12 Group on 10 November 1954 its war station being RAF St Annes, to support No 997 SU.

It disbanded on 1 August 1957.

4

No 7248 Reserve Flight

This was due to form at Boulmer in No 12 Group (Northern Sector) on 16 March 1955, but was cancelled in April 1955.

4

No 7249 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 13 Group on 1 July 1956 its war station being RAF Barnton Quarry, to support the Caledonian Centralised Filter Plotting Centre, which changed to the Caledonian Raid Recognition Centre on 1 September 1956 and to the Caledoinan Air Defence Notification Centre on 20 March 1957.

On 1 October 1957 it support was changed to Air Defence Notification Centre (North) and was disbanded on 1 September 195?.

4

No 7250 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Warton in No 12 Group on 1 July 1956, later moving to RAF Longley Lane, to support the Western Centralised Filter Plotting Centre, which changed to the Western Raid Recognition Centre on 1 September 1956 and to the Western Air Defence Notification Centre on 20 March 1957.

It was disbanded on 1 October 1958.

4

No 7251 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rudloe Manor in No 81 Group on 1 July 1956 its war station being RAF Box, to support the Southern Centralised Filter Plotting Centre, which changed to the Southern Raid Recognition Centre on 1 September 1956 and to the Southern Air Defence Notification Centre on 20 March 1957.

It was disbanded on 1 December 1957.

4

No 7252 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Horsham St Faith under the control of 12 Group on 1 July 1956, to support the Eastern Centralised Filter Plotting Centre, which changed to the Eastern Raid Recognition Centre on 1 September 1956 and to the Eastern Air Defence Notification Centre on 20 March 1957.

In September 1956 it moved to RAF Coltishall and disbanded on 2 March 1958.

4

No 7254 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Buchan in No 13 Group on 1 October 1957 (No 11 Group from 1 January 1961) to support No 91 SU (Saxa Vord).

It was transferred to No 13 (Scottish) Sector on its formation on 1 April 1963.

It disbanded on 14 August 1964.

4

No 7255 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Watnall in No 12 Group on 1 February 1956, to support the Air Traffic Control Centre.

It was disbanded on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7256 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Gloucester in No 11 Group on 1 February 1956, to support the Air Traffic Control Centre (Gloucester).

It disbanded on 15 November 1958.

4

No 7257 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Prestwick in No 13 Group on 1 February 1956, to support the Air Traffic Control Centre (Prestwick).

It disbanded on 15 November 1958.

4

No 7258 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hillingdon in No 11 Group on 1 February 1956, to support the Air Traffic Control Centre Hillingdon, which changed to ATCC (Uxbridge) on 14 April 1958.

It disbanded on 15 November 1958.

4

No 7259 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Barton Hall, Preston under the control of HQ, Fighter Command on 1 January 1956, to support the Air Traffic Control Centre (Preston).

It disbanded on 15 November 1958.

4

No 7260 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF North Luffenham in No 81 Group on 1 January 1956.

It was transferred to No 12 Group in March 1958 and disbanded on 1 April 1958.

4

No 7261 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ringway in No 12 Group on 1 January 1956. 

It disbanded on 10 March 1957.

4

No 7262 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Thornaby in No 13 Group on 1 January 1956. 

It disbanded on 10 March 1957.

4

No 7263 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Filton in No 11 Group on 1 January 1956. 

It disbanded on 10 March 1957.

4

No 7264 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leconfield in No 81 Group on 1 January 1956. 

It disbanded on 1 March 1958.

4

No 7265 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pembrey in No 81 Group on 1 January 1956. 

It disbanded on 30 June 1957.

4

No 7266 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Newton in No 12 Group on 5 January 1956, to support No 13 Group Communications Flight.

It disbanded on 1 March 1958.

4

No 7267 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Tangmere in No 11 Group on 1 August 1956, its war station being Ford to support the opening up party on mobilisation.

It disbanded on 1 October 1956.

4

No 7268 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Church Fenton in No 13 Group in about August 1956.  It possibly disbanded in November 1956.

 

No 7269 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Woodbridge in No 12 Group on 1 August 1956, to support the RAF Liaison Party.

It possibly disbanded in February 1959.

4

No 7270 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bentwaters in No 12 Group on 1 August 1956, to support the RAF Liaison Party.

It was transferred to No 3 Group, Bomber Command in January 1959 and possibly disbanded on 1 January 1959.

4

No 7271 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Shepherds Grove in No 12 Group on 1 August 1956, to support the RAF Liaison Party.

It disbanded on 25 March 1959.

4

No 7272 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wethersfield in No 11 Group on 1 August 1956, to support the RAF Liaison Party.

It disbanded on 1 June 1957.

4

No 7273 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF East Kirkby in No 12 Group on 1 August 1956, to support the RAF Liaison Party.

It possibly disbanded in December 1957.

4

No 7274 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Sturgate in No 13 Group on 1 August 1956, to support the RAF Liaison Party.

It disbanded on 1 June 1957.

4

No 7275 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kirknewton in No 13 Group on 1 August 1956, to support the RAF Liaison Party.

It disbanded on 15 June 1957.

4

No 7276 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Duxford in No 11 Group on 1 October 1956 to support No 4 RAF Police District.

It disbanded on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7277 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Filton in No 11 Group ion 1 October 1956 to support No 6 RAF Police District and disbanded on 27 June 1957.

4

No 7278 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Newton in No 12 Group on 10 October 1956, its war station being RAF Spilsby to support the RAF Liaison Party, RAF Spilsby.

It disbanded on 7 March 1958.

4

No 7279 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wattisham in No 11 Group on 1 October 1956, its war station being RAF Tibenham to support the Opening up party at Tibenham on mobilisation. 

It disbanded on 14 March 1958.

4

No 7280 Reserve Flight

This was formed by re-numbering No 7886 Reserve Flight at Edenmore in No 12 Group on 1 February 1957, to support No 10 RAF Police District. 

It was transferred to No 13 Group in November 1957, and disbanded on 15 August 1960.

4

No 7281 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Middle St George in No 13 Group (No 11 Group from 1 January 1961) on 15 June 1957 to support the station and its assigned units.

From 1 June 1963 its role was to support No 226 OCU

It was transferred to the direct control of HQ Fighter Command on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 1 August 1963.

4

No 7282 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 13 Group on 18 October 1957 to support No 71 SU (Aird Uig). 

It moved to RAF Buchan on 1 October 1959, where it was transferred to No 11 Group from 1 January 1961 and then to No 13 (Scottish) Sector on its formation on 1 April 1963 and It disbanded on 6 November 1963.

4

No 7283 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bovingdon under the control of HQ Fighter Command in about December 1957. 

It disbanded on 1 January 1959.

4

No 7284 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 13 Group on 1 February 1958 to support No 1 RAF Police District. 

It was redesignated as No 7303 Reserve Flight on 1 October 1959 on transfer to No 18 Group, Coastal Command.

4

No 7285 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hospital, Ely in No 12 Group on 2 February 1959 by renumbering No 7808 Reserve Flight.

It disbanded on 31 January 1960 but reformed the following day at RAF Hospital, Ely in No 12 Group.

It was transferred to the direct control of HQ Fighter Command on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 6 November 1963.

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No 7286 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hospital, Ely in No 12 Group on 2 February 1959 by renumbering No 7808 Reserve Flight.

Its task was to support RAF Hospital Ely (No 1 Mobile First Aid Unit) and was transferred to the direct control of HQ Fighter Command on 1 April 1963, disbanding on 6 November 1963.

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No 7287 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hospital, Ely in No 12 Group on 2 February 1959 by renumbering No 7808 Reserve Flight.

Its task was to support RAF Hospital Ely (No 2 Mobile First Aid Unit) and was transferred to the direct control of HQ Fighter Command on 1 April 1963, disbanding on 6 November 1963.

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No 7288 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leeming in No 11 Group on 1 July 1960 to support its assigned units. 

It was transferred to No 13 Group on 1 December 1960, and  disbanded on 15 September 1961.

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No 7301 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Northwood in No 18 Group on 1 July 1954, to support HQ Coastal Command.

No further details at present.

2

No 7302 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Chatham under the control of Maritime HQ on 1 October 1958 to support the RAF Element, Maritime HQ, Chatham

It disbanded on 1 April 1961.

4

No 7303 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed by redesignating No 7284 Reserve Flight at RAF Turnhouse on transfer to the control of 18 Group on 1 October 1959 to support No 1 RAF Police District. 

It disbanded on 16 December 1960.

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No 7304 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Aldergrove in No 18 Group on 15 August 1960, its war station being RNAY Sydenham to support No 10 RAF Police District. 

It disbanded on 16 December 1960.

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No 7311 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pitreavie Castle in No 18 Group on 1 July 1954, to support HQ, No 18 Group.

No further details at present.

2

No 7312 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Aldergrove in No 18 Group on 1 July 1954 to support the station and its assigned units.

It disbanded on 1 June 1959 but was reformed at Aldergrove on 3 March 1961, disbanding again on 1 June 1964.

2

No 7313 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ballykelly in No 18 Group on 1 January 1955 to support the station and its assigned units.

No further details at present.

4

No 7351 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Mount Batten in No 19 Group on 1 July 1954, to support HQ, No 19 Group.

No further details at present.

2

No 7352 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Topcliffe in No 19 Group on 1 July 1954 and disbanded on 28 February 1957.

It reformed at RAF Kinloss on 1 July 1957, under the control of HQ Coastal Command, to support both RAF Kinloss and RAF Wick, and disbanded on 12 September 1960.

2

No 7353 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Eval in No 19 Group on 1 January 1955, and disbanded on 1 March 1957.

It reformed on 1 April 1957 at RAF St Mawgan, its war stations being St Mawgan and St Eval.  It disbanded on 1 June 1959.

4

No 7354 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pembroke Dock in No 19 Group on 1 January 1955.

It disbanded on 28 February 1957.

4

No 7410 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Lyneham under the control of HQ, Transport Command on 13 December 1957 to support No 1 Casualty Air Evacuation Squadron.

It disbanded on 1 July 1964.

4

No 7411 Reserve Flight

This was formed by renumbering No 7810 Reserve Flight at RAF Wroughton on it  transfer to Transport Command on 8 December 1958 to support the RAF Hospital, Wroughton.

It disbanded on 12 May 1960.

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No 7412 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed by redesignating No 7604 Reserve Flight at RAF Northolt on transfer to the control of HQ, Transport Command on 1 October 1959.

Its task was to support HQ No 5 RAF Police District, and disbanded on 16 December 1960.

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No 7414 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cardington on 1 May 1961 under the control of HQ, Transport Command to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7415 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cardington on 1 May 1961 under the control of HQ, Transport Command to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7416 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Dishforth on 1 May 1961 under the control of HQ, Transport Command to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It was redesignated No 7508 (MFC) Reserve Flight on transfer to RAF Dishforth in No 23 Group on 12 February 1962.

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No 7501 Reserve Flight

This was formed from No 7601 Reserve Flight at RAF Weeton on its move to RAF Church Fenton on 11 July 1959 to support No 2 RAF Police District.  At the same time it was transferred from No 24 Group to No 23 Group

It disbanded on 16 December 1960.

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No 7502 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in No 23 Group on 1 May 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7503 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cranwell on 1 May 1961 as part of the RAF College to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7504 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cranwell as part of the RAF College on 1 May 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7505 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cranwell as part of the RAF College on 1 May 1961  to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7506 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Biggin Hill in Flying Training Command on 1 May 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7507 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ternhill in Flying Training Command on 1 May 1961  to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7508 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Dishforth in No 23 Group on 12 February 1962 by redesignating No 7416 Flight when the station was transferred to No 23 Group, remaining under the functional control of the Home Office. 

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7601 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 24 Group on 1 July 1956 to support HQ, No 2 RAF Police District.

It was disbanded on 11 July 1959, by being renumbered No 7501 Reserve Flight in its move to RAF Church Fenton

4

No 7602 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Netheravon in No 27 Group on 15 August 1957 to support HQ No 6 RAF Police District.  On 28 July 1958 it was transferred to No 22 Group and disbanded on 1 December 1958.

It was reformed under the control of the RAF Record Office at Innsworth on 30 December 1958 to support HQ No 4 RAF Police District, and disbanded on 16 December 1960.

4

No 7603 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Spitalgate in No 24 Group in about November 1957 to support No 3 RAF Police District.  On 22 September 1958 it was transferred to No 22 Group

It disbanded on 16 December 1960.

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No 7604 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 22 Group on 1 December 1958 by renumbering No 7884 Reserve Flight, to support HQ No 5 RAF Police District.

It was redesignated as No 7412 Reserve Flight on 1 October 1959 on transfer to RAF Northolt in Transport Command.

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No 7605 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 22 Group on 1 December 1958 by renumbering No 7883 Reserve Flight, to support HQ P&SS (UK).

It moved to RAF Uxbridge and then to RAF Kenley on 1 May 1959, and disbanded on 16 December 1960.

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No 7606 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 22 Group on 1 December 1958 by renumbering No 7891 Reserve Flight, to support Travel Control Security (RAF).

On 1 May 1959 it moved to RAF Kenley and was redesignated County of London Security Squadron (RAFVR) on 1 January 1962.

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No 7630 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 22 Group on 7 January 1959 by renumbering No 7802 Reserve Flight, to support the Air Ministry, functionally controlled by ACAS (Ops).

On 1 May 1959 it moved to RAF Kenley.

-

No 7632 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of RAF Record Office on 16 February 1959 by redesignating No 7804 Reserve Flight to support RAF Innsworth.

It probably disbanded between July-October 1966.

-

No 7633 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 22 Group on 1 December 1958 by renumbering No 7830 Reserve Flight, to support 'D' Unit, RAF West Drayton.

It moved to RAF Debden on 29 July 1963 and disbanded on 1 April 1964.

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No 7640 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 24 Group on 9 March 1959 by redesignating No 7809 Reserve Flight to support RAF Hospital, Halton.

No further details at present. 

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No 7641 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cosford in No 24 Group on 9 March 1959 by redesignating No 7811 Reserve Flight to support RAF Hospital, Cosford.

No further details at present. 

-

No 7642 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 24 Group on 9 March 1959 by redesignating No 7813 Reserve Flight to support RAF Hospital, Weeton.

It disbanded in 31 December 1959.

-

No 7643 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Athan in No 24 Group on 9 March 1959 by redesignating No 7816 Reserve Flight to support RAF Hospital, St Athan.

It disbanded on 31 December 1959.

-

No 7644 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Uxbridge in No 22 Group on 9 March 1959 by redesignating No 7831 Reserve Flight to support RAF Hospital, Uxbridge.

No further details at present. 

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No 7645 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of RAF Record Office on 16 February 1959 by redesignating No 7894 Reserve Flight to support No 70 Mobile Field Hospital.

No further details at present.

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No 7646 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of RAF Record Office on 16 February 1959 by redesignating No 7895 Reserve Flight to support No 71 Mobile Field Hospital.

It disbanded on 2 May 1961.

-

No 7647 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of RAF Record Office on 16 February 1959 by redesignating No 7896 Reserve Flight to support No 72 Mobile Field Hospital.

It disbanded on 2 May 1961.

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No 7660 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Catterick in No 22 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

Between January-April 1964 Catterick was transferred to Transport Command and probably disbanded between April-July 1964.

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No 7661 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cosford in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7662 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cosford in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7663 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cosford in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 but under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7664 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cosford in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7665 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7666 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7667 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7668 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7669 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 24 Group n 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7670 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7671 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hereford in No 22 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7672 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth as part of the Record Office on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7673 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kenley as part of No 22 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7674 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey in No 22 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7675 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Locking in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7676 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Athan in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7677 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Uxbridge in No 22 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7678 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7679 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7680 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7681 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7682 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7683 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Yatesbury in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office for duty at Washington Hall.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7684 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Yatesbury in No 24 Group on 1 August 1961 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7685 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Yatesbury in No 24 Group on 1 April 1962 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

-

No 7686 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at Freckleton in No 24 Group on 5 July 1962 to form the Home Office Mobile Fire Column under the functional control of the Home Office.

It disbanded on 27 February 1964.

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No 7690 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of the RAF Record Office on 29 May 1962 to support RAF Germany.

It probably disbanded between April-July 1964.

-

No 7691 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of the RAF Record Office on 29 May 1962 to support RAF Germany.

It probably disbanded between April-July 1964.

-

No 7707 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Quedgeley in No 40 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for Nos 7, 5 and 20 MUs.

Its war stations were Quedgeley (7 MU), Kemble (5 MU) and Aston Down (20 MU) and from 24 September 1958, Chilmark (11 MU), disbanding on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7708 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Little Rissington in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 8 MU, until 1 July 1957 when it was allocated to No 250 MU.

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7710 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hullavington in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 10 MU and C & C backing for No 3 MU, Milton.

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7714 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Carlisle in No 40 Group  on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for Nos 14, 12 and 22 MUs. 

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7715 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wroughton in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support Signals backing for No 15 MU and USAF Medical Air Evacuation. 

Backing for USAF Medical Air Evacuation ceased from 20 November 1958. 

It disbanded on 24 January 1962.

4

No 7716 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stafford in No 41 Group in about December 1957, its war stations being Stafford and Fauld to provide signals backing for No 16 MU and No 21 MU, to which on 24 September Stoke Heath (24 MU) was added.

On 20 November 1958 its commitment was amended to provide signals backing for the following units: -

  1. No 14 MU - Carlisle

  2. No 12 MU - Kirkbride (until 30 Jun 1960)

  3. No 16 MU - Stafford

  4. No 21 MU - Fauld

  5. No 22 MU - Silloth (until 31 Dec 1960)

  6. No 25 MU - Hartlebury

  7. No 35 MU - Heywood

  8. No 28 MU - Harpur Hill (until 1 Mar 1957)

  9. No 24 MU - Stoke Heath (No 30 MU, Sealand from 1 Feb 1959)

It possibly disbanded in November 1958.

4

No 7719 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Athan in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 19 MU.

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7723 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Aldergrove in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 23 MU. 

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7725 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hartlebury in No 40 Group  on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 25 MU . 

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7727 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Shawbury in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 27 MU and No 99 MU, RAF High Ercall.

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7729 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF High Ercall in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956 to support No 29 MU.

It disbanded on 31 July 1956.

4

No 7730 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stoke Heath in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 30 MU, later changed to No 24 MU.

It disbanded on 1 October 1956.

4

No 7733 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Lyneham in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 33 MU.

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7740 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bicester in No 40 Group  on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for Nos 71 & 72 MUs and Signals and MT backing for RAF Bicester. 

From 31 July 1957 the backing for No 72 MU, RAF Roade was removed.  On 24 September 1958, its war station were amended to Bicester (C & C backing), Faldingworth (signals backing for No 92 MU) and Barnham (signals backing for No 94 MU).

On 20 November 1958 its commitment was amended to provide signals backing for the following units: -

  1. HQ, No 41 Group - RAF Andover

  2. HQ Maintenance Command - RAF Amport (until 18 Jul  1961)

  3. HQ, No 40 Group - RAF Bicester (until 28 Jul 1961)

  4. No 5 MU - Kemble

  5. No 7 MU - Quedgeley

  6. No 11 MU - Chilmark

  7. No 20 MU - Aston Down (until 30 Sep 1960)

  8. No 92 MU - Faldingworth

  9. No 94 MU - Barnham

From December 1961 its signals backing was amended as follows: -

  1. HQ Maintenance Command - RAF Andover

  2. No 5 MU - Kemble

  3. No 7 MU - Quedgeley

  4. No 11 MU - Chilmark

  5. No 71 MU - Bicester

  6. No 92 MU - Faldingworth

  7. No 94 MU - Barnham (until Oct 1963)

  8. No 15 MU - Wroughton (From July 1962)

It disbanded on xx xxx xxxx.

4

No 7748 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hawarden in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 48 MU, and later also No 47 MU, until 1 July 1957 when No 48 MU disbanded.

It disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7749 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Colerne in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 49 MU.

It disbanded on 10 February 1958.

4

No 7750 (MFC) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Andover on 21 April 1961 under the control of No 41 Group.  Control was transferred to HQ Maintenance Command on 28 July 1961.

It disbanded on 6 April 1962.

4

No 7751 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Andover on 21 April 1961 under the control of No 41 Group.  Control was transferred to HQ Maintenance Command on 28 July 1961.

It disbanded on 6 April 1962.

4

No 7753 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pulham in No 40 Group on 1 January 1956, to support RAF Police backing for No 53 MU. 

4

No 7754 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hucknall in No 41 Group on 1 July 1956, to support No 54 MU and No 3 RAF Police Distinct

It disbanded on 1 September 1957.

4

No 7758 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Sutton Bridge in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956 to support No 58 MU. 

It disbanded on 1 September 1957.

4

No 7760 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rufforth in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956 to support No 60 MU. 

It disbanded on 10 February 1958.

?

No 7761 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Handforth in No 40 Group on 1 January 1956 to support No 61 MU and Signals backing for No 28 MU, RAF Harpur Hill . 

It moved to RAF Harpur Hill in August 1958 and disbanded on 22 October 1958.

4

No 7762 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Stafford in No 40 Group on 1 May 1958, its war station being the Postal Service Home Depot Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield to support the Postal Service Depot (RAF Element). 

It disbanded on 28 September 1964.

4

No 7763 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Edzell in No 41 Group on 1 January 1956 to support No 63 MU. 

It disbanded on 1 September 1957.

4

No 7766 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cuckney in No 40 Group on 1 January 1956 to support No 66 MU.

It disbanded on 31 July 1956.

4

No 7770 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kidbrooke under the control of HQ, Maintenance Command on 1 January 1959 by redesignating No 7870 Flight to support No 4 MT Squadron. 

It disbanded on 30 August 1960.

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No 7771 Reserve Flight

This was formed in Glengall Grove, London under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D Mov) and administrative control of HQ, Maintenance Command on 15 February 1959.

Its task was to support No 1 Movement Unit (Embarkation), No 1 Movement Unit (|Surface) from 1 November 1960.  It moved to RAF Hendon on 1 May 1961, and disbanded on 27 June 1962.

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No 7772 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed in London under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D Mov) and administrative control of HQ, Maintenance Command on 15 February 1959.

Its task was to support No 1 Movements Unit (Embarkation) Detachment, Southampton, and disbanded on 1 December 1960.

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No 7773 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed in London under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D Mov) and administrative control of HQ, Maintenance Command on 15 February 1959.

Its task was to support No 1 Movements Unit (Embarkation) Detachment, Liverpool, and disbanded on 1 December 1960.

-

No 7774 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D Mov) and administrative control of HQ, Maintenance Command on 15 February 1959.

Its task was to support RAF Movements Staff, as follows: -

  • Hounslow

  • Salisbury

  • Chester

  • York

  • Edinburgh

  • London District HQ

It was transferred to Technical Training Command and moving to RAF Kenley on 1 May 1959, and disbanded on 1 December 1960.

-

No 7775 (Misc) Reserve Flight

(Bristol Channel Movements Area)

This was formed No 1 Movements Unit (Embarkation), London under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D Mov) and administrative control of HQ, Maintenance Command on 15 February 1959.

Its task was to support Bristol Channel Movements Area, and disbanded on 1 December 1960.

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No 7791 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Acaster Malbis in No 40 Group on 1 May 1956, to support No 6201 (BD) Flight.

It later moved to Morton Hall and disbanded on 23 January 1958.

4

No 7793 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Newton in No 40 Group on 1 May 1956, its war station being RAF Hemswell to support No 6202 (BD) Flight.

It later moved to Morton Hall and disbanded on 23 January 1958.

4

No 7794 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Honington in No 40 Group on 1 May 1956, its war station being RAF Tangmere to support No 6203 (BD) Flight.

In August 1956 it moved to RAF Ridgewell and then to Morton Hall before disbanding on 23 January 1958.

4

No 7796 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hucknall in No 41 Group in about June 1956.  It was probably re-numbered as No 7754 Reserve Flight in August 1956.

 

No 7801 (Misc) Reserve Flight

It reformed at RAF Castle Bromwich in No 63 Group on 1 May 1956 to support the Postal Service Home Depot (RAF Element), composed of GPO personnel already fully trained.

Transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957, it disbanded on 1 May 1958.

4

No 7802 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 61 Group on 1 October 1955 in No 61 Group, under the functional control of ACAS (Ops), to support the Air Ministry.

It was renumbered No 7630 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7803 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth on 1 October 1955 in HQ Record Office under the functional control of Air Ministry (DGM), to support the RAF Record Office.

It disbanded on 2 July 1958.

4

No 7804 Reserve Flight

This was originally to have been formed to support No 1 Base Accounts Office (1 October 1955) but when this need ceased it was transferred to RAF Innsworth under the control of HQ Record Office and formed on 1 March 1956.

It was redesignated No 7632 Reserve Flight on transfer to Technical Training Command on 16 February 1959.

4

No 7805 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed from No 1 RAFVR Mobilisation Flight (Embarkation) in London in No 61 Group on 1 October 1955 to support No 1 RAF Movement Unit (Embarkation), Poplar.

It was under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D of Mov), and was renumbered No 7771 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 15 January 1959.

4

No 7806 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed from No 2 RAFVR Mobilisation Flight (Embarkation) at Southampton in No 62 Group on 1 October 1955 to support No 2 RAF Movement Unit (Embarkation), Southampton. 

It was under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D of Mov), and was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957.  It was renumbered No 7772 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 15 January 1959.

4

No 7807 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed from No 3 RAFVR Mobilisation Flight (Embarkation) at Liverpool in No 63 Group on 1 October 1955 to support No 3 RAF Movement Unit (Embarkation), Liverpool. 

It was under the functional control of the Air Ministry (D of Mov), and was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957.  It was renumbered No 7773 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 15 January 1959.

4

No 7808 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Ely in No 61 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Ely.

It was renumbered No 7285 Reserve Flight on 2 February 1959.

4

No 7809 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Halton in No 62 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Halton. 

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957, and was redesignated No 7640 Reserve Flight on transfer to No 24 Group, Technical Training Command on 9 March 1959.

4

No 7810 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hospital, Wroughton in No 62 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Wroughton.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and was renumbered as No 7411 on 1 January 1959 on being transferred to Transport Command.

4

No 7811 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Cosford in No 63 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Cosford.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957, and was redesignated No 7641 Reserve Flight on transfer to No 24 Group, Technical Training Command on 9 March 1959.

4

No 7812 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Padgate in No 63 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Padgate.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and possibly disbanded in December 1957.

4

No 7813 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Weeton in No 63 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Weeton.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957, and was redesignated No 7642 Reserve Flight on transfer to No 24 Group, Technical Training Command on 9 March 1959.

4

No 7814 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF West Kirby in No 63 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, West Kirby.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and disbanded on 20 December 1957.

4

No 7815 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wilmslow in No 63 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Wilmslow.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and disbanded on 31 December 1958.

4

No 7816 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Athan in No 63 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, St Athan.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957, and was redesignated No 7643 Reserve Flight on transfer to No 24 Group, Technical Training Command on 9 March 1959.

4

No 7817 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Nocton Hall in No 64 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Nocton Hall.

It was renumbered No 7014 Reserve Flight on 16 February 1959.

4

No 7818 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Ely in No 61 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 1 Mobile First Aid Unit, RAF Hospital Ely.

It was renumbered No 7286 Reserve Flight on 2 February 1959.

4

No 7819 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Ely in No 61 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 2 Mobile Aid Unit, RAF Hospital Ely.

It was renumbered No 7287 Reserve Flight on 2 February 1959.

4

No 7820 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Nocton Hall in No 64 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 3 Mobile Aid Unit,  RAF Hospital Ely.

It was transferred to No 1 Group, Bomber Command in January 1959 and was probably redesignated No 7015 Reserve Flight in April 1959.

4

No 7821 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth in HQ Record Office on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Innsworth. 

It disbanded on 9 May 1958.

4

No 7822 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Melksham in No 62 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Melksham.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and disbanded in January 1958 with the cancellation of the War Establishment of the RAF Hospital, Melksham.

4

No 7823 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Yatesbury in No 62 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Yatesbury.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and disbanded in January 1958 with the cancellation of the War Establishment of the RAF Hospital, Yatesbury.

4

No 7824 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Locking in No 62 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Locking.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and disbanded in January 1958 with the cancellation of the War Establishment of the RAF Hospital, Locking.

4

No 7825 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kenley in No 61 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 661 (AOP) Sqn.

It possibly disbanded in December 1957.

4

No 7826 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Colerne in No 62 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 662 (AOP) Sqn.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and probably disbanded in January 1958.

4

No 7827 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hooton Park in No 63 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 663 (AOP) Sqn.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and possibly disbanded in December 1957.

4

No 7828 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hucknall in No 64 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 664 (AOP) Sqn.

It possibly disbanded in December 1957.

4

No 7829 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Perth in No 66 Group on 1 December 1955 to support No 666 (AOP) Sqn.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and possibly disbanded in December 1957.

4

No 7830 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF West Drayton in No 61 Group on 1 December 1955 to support 'D' Unit.

It was renumbered No 7633 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7831 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Uxbridge in No 61 Group on 1 December 1955 to support the RAF Hospital, Uxbridge.

It was redesignated No 7644 Reserve Flight on transfer to No 22 Group, Technical Training Command on 9 March 1959.

4

No 7832 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support Head Office and No 10 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7921 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7833 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Brampton in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 12 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7922 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7834 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wittering in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 13 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7923 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7835 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Swinderby in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 14 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7924 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7836 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Watnall in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 15 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7925 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7837 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bawtry in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 16 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7926 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7838 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF North Weald in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 22 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7927 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7839 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wattisham in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 23 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7928 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7840 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Horsham St Faith in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 24 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7929 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7841 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Mildenhall in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 25 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7930 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7842 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kenley in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 32 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7931 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7843 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF West Malling in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 33 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7932 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7844 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Tangmere in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 34 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7933 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7845 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Andover in No 62 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 42 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and its tasks were later extended to include C & C backing for RAF Andover and Clerk Sec C backing for RAF Amport.

Support Andover and Amport was removed in November 1958, having been transferred to No 7740 Reserve Flight.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7934 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7846 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Sopley in No 62 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 43 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 and redesignated No 7935 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7847 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pucklechurch in No 62 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 44 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was disbanded on 24 January 1959 with the removal of No 44 SDO, Exeter from SDS organisation.

4

No 7848 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Mount Batten in No 62 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 45 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7936 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7849 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Eval in No 62 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 46 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and moved to RAF St Mawgan on 15 October 1958, and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7937 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7850 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Abingdon in No 62 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 52 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7938 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7851 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Lyneham in No 62 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 53 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7939 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7852 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth in No HQ Record Office on 1 March 1956 to support No 54 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7940 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7853 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Athan in No 63 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 55 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7941 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7854 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pembrey in No 63 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 56 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and disbanded on 1 September 1957.

4

No 7855 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hartlebury in No 63 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 57 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7942 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7856 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leighton Buzzard in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 62 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7943 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7857 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Church Lawford in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 63 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

However, due to Church Lawford being a sub-station, administration and hosting was transferred to Wellesbourne Mountford the following month, whilst Church Lawford remained it war station.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7944 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7858 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Market Drayton in No 63 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 64 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7945 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7859 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Padgate in No 63 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 65 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and moved to RAF Wilmslow on 31 March 1957, and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7946 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7860 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Jurby in No 63 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 66 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7947 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7861 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Aldergrove in No 67 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 67 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7948 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7862 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leconfield in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 70 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7949 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7863 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rufforth in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 71 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'. 

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7950 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7864 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Catterick in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 72 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7951 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7865 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ouston in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 73 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7952 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7866 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Carlisle in No 64 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 74 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7953 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7867 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pitreavie Castle in No 66 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 81 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7954 Reserve Flight.

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No 7868 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Dyce in No 66 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 82 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 13 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to RAF Buchan in No 13 Group, Fighter on 1 May 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7955 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7869 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kinloss in No 66 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 83 SDO to man Operation 'Bovril'.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was transferred to Signals Command on 14 November 1958 being redesignated No 7956 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7870 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kidbrooke in No 61 Group on 1 March 1956 to support No 4 MT Squadron. 

It was redesignated No 7770 Reserve Flight on transfer to Maintenance Command on 1 January 1959.

4

No 7871 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Filton in No 62 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2501 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7872 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Aldergrove in No 67 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2502 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7873 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hucknall in No 64 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2504 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It possibly disbanded in December 1957 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7874 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Biggin Hill in No 61 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2600 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It possibly disbanded in December 1956 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7875 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bishopbriggs in No 66 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2602 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7876 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Turnhouse in No 66 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2603 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7877 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Honiley in No 63 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2605 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7878 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Thornaby in No 64 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2608 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It possibly disbanded in December 1956 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7879 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Yeadon in No 64 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2609 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It possibly disbanded in December 1956 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7880 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Woodvale in No 63 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2611 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957.

4

No 7881 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Dyce in No 66 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2612 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957.

4

No 7882 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Norton in No 64 Group on 1 May 1956 to support No 2616 (Field) Sqn RAuxAF Regiment.

It possibly disbanded in December 1957 and was disbanded on 10 February 1957.

4

No 7883 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 61 Group on 1 July 1956 to support HQ, P & SS (UK).

It was renumbered No 7605 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7884 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 61 Group on 1 July 1956, to support No 5 RAF Police District.

It was renumbered No 7604 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7885 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Castle Bromwich in No 63 Group on 1 July 1956 to support No 7 RAF Police District.

It was transferred to No 64 Group in January 1957 and disbanded on 1 April 1958.

4

No 7280 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Edenmore in No 67 Group on 1 July 1956, to support No 10 RAF Police District.

It was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 February 1957, and the same day was re-numbered No 7280 Reserve Flight.

4

No 7887 Reserve Flight (Movement Unit (Road and Rail))

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 61 Group on 22 August 1956.  It was to operate detachments at each of the Army Command HQs at the following war stations: -

  • Eastern Command - Hounslow

  • Southern Command - Salisbury

  • Western Command - Chester

  • Northern Command - York

  • Scottish Command - Edinburgh

  • London District -London District HQ

It was renumbered No 7774 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 15 January 1959.

4

No 7888 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Titchfield in No 62 Group to support the Central Depository on 1 July 1956.

It disbanded on 17 November 1958.

4

No 7889 Reserve Flight (Bristol Channel Movements Area)

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 62 Group on 6 November 1956.

It was transferred to No 61 Group in January 1957.  It was renumbered No 7775 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 15 January 1959.

4

No 7890 Reserve Flight

This formed at RAF Ruislip in Home Command as part of No 1 Casualty Air Evacuation Unit on 16 May 1957 and disbanded in December 1957 when control was transferred to Transport Command

4

No 7891 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip in No 61 Group on 1 June 1957 to support Travel Control Security (RAF).

It was renumbered No 7606 (Misc) Reserve Flight on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7892 Reserve Flight

This was planned to form at RAF Innsworth under the control of HQ Record Office as part of the Medical Survey Office but formation was cancelled due to the decision to disband the MSO on mobilisation.

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No 7894 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of HQ Record Office on 9 May 1958.  It role was to man No 70 Mobile Field Hospital on mobilisation.

It was renumbered as No 7645 Reserve Flight on 16 February 1959.

4

No 7895 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of HQ Record Office on 9 May 1958.  Its role was to man No 71 Mobile Field Hospital on mobilisation.

It was renumbered as No 7646 Reserve Flight on 16 February 1959.

4

No 7896 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of HQ Record Office on 9 May 1958.  It role was to man No 72 Mobile Field Hospital on mobilisation.

It was renumbered as No 7647 Reserve Flight on 16 February 1959.

4

No 7901 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bletchley in No 90 Group on 1 April 1954, under the functional and administrative control of and parented by HQ CSA, to support the following: -

  • No 810 SU (Edelsborough)

  • No 593 SU (Stoke Hammond)

  • No 81 SU (Chicksands)

  • No 962 SU (Greatworth)

  • No 285 SU (Weyhill)

  • RAF Central Signals Centre, Stanbridge (Central Communication Centre from 1 Apr 1959)

On 1 July 1956 by which time it had moved to RAF Stanbridge it took over the task of No 7903 Reserve Flight.

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command and from 1 October 1960 its support was confined to the Central Communications Centre.

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No 7902 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Haydock in No 90 Group on 1 April 1954, under the functional and administrative control of North West Signals Centre and parented by RAF Fazakerley/Haydock. 

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command, and on 1 April 1959 NW Signals Centre was renamed NW Communication Centre.

1

No 7903 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Chicksands in No 90 Group on 1 April 1954, under the functional and administrative control of and parented by HQ CSA. 

It possibly disbanded on 1 July 1956, its task being transferred to No 7901 Reserve Flight at RAF Stanbridge.

1

No 7904 Reserve Flight

This was formed at Hawthorn in No 90 Group on 1 April 1954, under the functional and administrative control of South West Signals Centre and parented by RAF Rudloe Manor.

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command, and on 1 April 1959 SW Signals Centre was renamed SW Communication Centre.

The flight moved to RAF Rudloe Manor in late 1965.

1

No 7905 Reserve Flight

This was formed at London (Kingsway) in No 90 Group on 1 April 1954, under the functional and administrative control of RAF Signals Office and parented by AMU, RAF Ruislip

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command, and on 1 April 1959 the RAF Signals Office was renamed RAF London Communication Centre.

It disbanded on 27 July 1964.

1

No 7906 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Gloucester in No 90 Group on 1 April 1954, under the functional and administrative control of Gloucester Telecommunications Office and parented by RAF Innsworth.

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command and it possibly disbanded in May 1959.

1

No 7907 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Digby in No 90 Group on 1 March 1956, to support No 591 SU.

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command and the flight was disbanded on 15 December 1959.

4

No 7908 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Digby in No 90 Group on 1 March 1956, under the functional control of Air Ministry (DD of S (B)), to support No 462 SU, which would form on mobilisation.

It disbanded on 26 February 1958.

4

No 7909 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Newmarket in No 90 Group on 1 March 1956, to support the Eastern Signals Centre. 

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command, and on 1 April 1959 Eastern Signals Centre was renamed Eastern Communication Centre.

It disbanded on 29 November 1960.

4

No 7910 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Barkway in No 90 Group on 1 March 1956, parented by RAF Wythall, to support No 635 SU

It disbanded on 1 December 1957.

4

No 7911 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Medmenham in No 90 Group on 1 March 1956, to support HQ (Unit), No 90 Group, HQ (Unit) Signals Command from 3 November 1958.

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command.

4

No 7912 (Misc) Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bishopbriggs in No 90 Group on 1 August 1956 under the functional control of the DPS (PM), to support HQ, No 1 RAF Police District.

It disbanded on 16 January 1958.

4

No 7913 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Digby in No 90 Group on 1 May 1958 to support the station. 

In January 1959, No 90 Group was redesignated Signals Command.  It probably disbanded between July-October 1966.

4

No 7914 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wythall in No 90 Group on 8 July 1958 to support No 7 RAF Police District HQ.

It disbanded on 1 December 1958.

4

No 7921 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ruislip under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7832  Reserve Flight to support Head Office at No 10 SDO.

It moved to RAF Uxbridge on 30 June 1959, and disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7922 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Brampton under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7833  Reserve Flight to support No 12 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7923 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wittering under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7834 Reserve Flight to support No 13 SDO.

It moved to RAF Spitalgate on 1 December 1960 and disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7924 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Swinderby under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7835 Reserve Flight to support No 14 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7925 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Watnall under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7836 Reserve Flight to support No 15 SDO.

It disbanded on 17 January 1962.

4

No 7926 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Bawtry under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7837 Reserve Flight to support No 16 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7927 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Debden under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7838 Reserve Flight to support No 22 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7928 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wattisham under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7839 Reserve Flight to support No 23 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7929 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Horsham St Faith under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7840 Reserve Flight to support No 24 SDO.

It moved to RAF Coltishall on 1 April 1963 and disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7930 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Mildenhall under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7841 Reserve Flight to support No 25 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7931 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kenley under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7842 Reserve Flight to support No 32 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7932 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF West Malling under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7843 Reserve Flight to support No 33 SDO.

It disbanded on 10 October 1960.

4

No 7933 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Tangmere under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7844 Reserve Flight to support No 34 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7934 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Andover under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7845 Reserve Flight to support No 42 SDO.

It probably disbanded between April-July 1964.

4

No 7935 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Sopley under the control of Signals Command ion 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7846 Reserve Flight to support No 43 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7936 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Mount Batten under the control of Signals Command ion 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7848 Reserve Flight to support No 45 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7937 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Mawgan under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7849 Reserve Flight to support No 46 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7938 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Abingdon under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7850 Reserve Flight to support No 52 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7939 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Lyneham under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7851 Reserve Flight to support No 53 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7940 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Innsworth under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7852 Reserve Flight to support No 54 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7941 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF St Athan under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7853 Reserve Flight to support No 55 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7942 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Hartlebury under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7855 Reserve Flight to support No 57 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7943 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leighton Buzzard under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7856 Reserve Flight to support No 62 SDO.

It moved to RAF Stanbridge in Signals Command on 1 September 1959, and disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7944 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wellesbourne Mountford under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7857 Reserve Flight, its war station being Church Lawford  to support No 63 SDO.

It disbanded on 28 November 1963.

4

No 7945 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Market Drayton under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7858 Reserve Flight to support No 64 SDO.

It moved to RAF Ternhill on 1 October 1961 and disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7946 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Wilmslow under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7859 Reserve Flight to support No 65 SDO.

It moved to RAF Haydock in Signals Command on 18 May 1960 and disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7947 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Jurby under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7860 Reserve Flight to support No 66 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7948 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Aldergrove under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7861 Reserve Flight to support No 67 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7949 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Leconfield under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7862 Reserve Flight to support No 70 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7950 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Rufforth under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7863 Reserve Flight to support No 71 SDO.

It moved to RAF Church Fenton on 30 June 1959 and disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7951 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Catterick under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7864 Reserve Flight to support No 72 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7952 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Ouston under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7865 Reserve Flight to support No 73 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7953 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Carlisle under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7866 Reserve Flight to support No 74 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7954 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Pitreavie Castle under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7867 Reserve Flight to support No 81 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7955 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Buchan under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7868 Reserve Flight to support No 83 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

4

No 7956 Reserve Flight

This was formed at RAF Kinloss under the control of Signals Command on 14 December 1958 by redesignating No 7869 Reserve Flight to support No 84 SDO.

It disbanded on 31 March 1964.

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