RAuxAF

Numbered AuxAF/RAuxAF flying squadrons are detailed in the Squadron history section, including any current non-flying role.

This was formed at RAF Biggin Hill in No 61 Group on 1 November 1955 on its transfer from a RAFVR unit. On 1 February 1956 it moved to Balham in London, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

Formed as Police Squadron, TPW, it was redesignated on ? and is currently based at Henlow.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 May 1947 at Filton, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed in RAFNI as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 December 1947 at Aldergrove, and was transferred to No 67 (Northern Ireland Reserve) Group on 31 March 1950, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

RAuxAF Regiment Field Squadron formed on 1 July 1979 at Scampton, currently based at Waddington.

Standards	Battle Honours*
Award of Standard originally announced on 6 Dec 2005, effective from 1 Jul 2004.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 December 1947 at Hucknall, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 June 1949 at Stanmore Park, by redesignating No 2604 (County of Middlesex) LAA Squadron, and was transferred from No 65 Group to No 61 Group on 1 February 1951. On 10 August 1952 it moved to Biggin Hill, where it remained under the control of No 61 Group, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 December 1947 at Bishopbriggs, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 May 1947 at Turnhouse, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 May 1947 at Stanmore Park, but on 1 June 1949 was redesignated No 2600 (City of London) LAA Squadron.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 December 1947 at Honiley, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 December 1947 at Thornaby, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 May 1947 at Yeadon, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 October 1947 at Woodvale, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 December 1947 at Dyce, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed in No 64 Group, as a RAuxAF LAA Squadron on 1 December 1947 at Doncaster. It moved to RAF Norton (No 90 Group) on 10 May 1954, but remaining under the functional and administrative control of No 64 Group, converting to the 'Field' role on 6 October 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

Formed as an RAuxAF Field Squadron on 1 March 1983 at Marham, it converted to the Operations Support role on 1 April 2000 and after serving at Ali Al Salem (Kuwait) and Basrah airbases during Operation Telic , re-roled back to a Field squadron on 1 April 2004, remaining at Marham.

RAuxAF Regiment Field Squadron formed on 1 July 1979 at Lossiemouth and still based there.

Standards

Battle Honours*

Award of Standard originally announced on 6 Dec 2005, effective from 1 Jul 2004 but presented: -

30 Sep 2006

ACM Sir Joe French

It was formed as a Field Squadron at Honington on 1 July 1979 continuing in that role until 1994 when it was disbanded due to Options for Change. At this point a complete flight joined 2620 at Marham and another joined 2503 at Lincoln. It later reformed as a training Squadron and took on the role of centralised Regiment Training for the Auxiliary force. In late 1990 it re-roled again as a Short Range Air Defence (Shorad) unit the Regiment lost the Grounf Based Air Defence role when it re-roled again as part of the CBRN Joint Regiment and latterly 20 Wing RAF Regiment.

Standards	Battle Honours*
Award of Standard originally announced on 6 Dec 2005, effective from 1 Jul 2004 and presented in 2010.

Formed as an RAuxAF Field Squadron on 1 November 1982 at Brize Norton, it converted to the Operations Support role in ? remaining at Brize Norton until disbanding in 2001 on being absorbed into the reformed No 501 Sqn RAuxAF. It reformed at Brize Norton in early 2013.

RAuxAF Regiment Field Squadron formed on 1 November 1982 at St Mawgan, where it remained until 1 November 2006 when it disbanded.

Formed as a Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) squadron on 1 April 1985 at Waddington to operate 35mm Oerlikon cannons and Skyguard radars captured in the Falkland Islands during the war of 1982 but disbanded again in 1993.

Formed as a Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) squadron on 1 October 1989 at Waddington it disbanded in 1993

This was formed on 23 July 1948 in HQ Reserve Command, with personnel establishment at the following locations: -

The RAuxAF personnel were administered by the RAuxAF Squadron located at the station and functionally controlled by HQ Reserve Command. On 1 May 1949 a further seven elements were formed as follows: -

They were all disbanded on 17 November 1951 as the result of the establishment of posts within the RAuxAF Fighter Squadrons for Air Traffic Control duties.

No 3500 (County of Kent) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Sandwich as No 3500 (County of Kent) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 11 Group, Fighter Command in the Metropolitan Sector, affiliated to the C & R Unit at Sandwich, and disbanded on 15 October 1958.

WAAFs from No 3500 FCU (Doris Howe in the centre) courtesy Doris Howe

This was formed in RAFNI at Tyrone House, Belfast as No 3502 (Ulster) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948. On 2 May 1949 it moved to Edenmore, Whiteabbey, County Antrim, and was transferred to No 67 (Northern Ireland Reserve) Group on 31 March 1950.

On 1 April 1951 it was transferred to Western Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to the Type 21 Mobile and Ballywooden GCI. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 1 October 1957, and disbanded on 30 June 1960.

No 3504 (County of Nottingham) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Watnall as No 3504 (County of Nottingham) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, moving to Redhill Lodge, Nottingham on 31 October 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Eastern Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to the Mobile GCI and Watnall Operations Room, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

No 3505 (East Riding) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Sutton-on-Hull as No 3505 (East Riding) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Northern Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to RAF Patrington. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and back to No 12 Group on 1 October 1957, moving to Leconfield on 1 December 1959. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 1 December 1960, but on 31 December 1960 was transferred to No 11 Group, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3506 (County of Northampton) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at 'Maxey House', Market Deeping, Northamptonshire as No 3506 (County of Northampton) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, moving to RAF Peterborough on 4 September 1947. The title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Eastern Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to RAF Langtoft, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3507 (County of Somerset) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Rudloe Manor as No 3507 (County of Somerset) Air Defence Unit on 1 November 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Southern Sector, No 11 Group affiliated to the Mobile GCI and SOC at Box. At some point it moved to Filton from where it was redeployed to Bristol in No 81 Group on 2 November 1956, but reverted to No 11 Group on 31 March 1958, and disbanded on 15 October 1958.

No 3508 (County of Northumberland) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 64 Group at RAF Longbenton as No 3508(County of Northumberland) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Northern Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to the Type 76 Mobile GCI and Northstead GCI. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and moved to its Town HQ at 3 Windsor Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 1 September 1957. On 31 December 1960 was transferred to No 11 Group, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3509 (County of Stafford) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at Trentham Institute, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent as No 3509 (County of Stafford) Air Defence Unit on 1 November 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 April 1951 it was transferred to Western Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to Hack Green GCI. On 1 April 1954 parenting responsibilities were transferred from RAF Hooton Park to No 17 Signals Unit, Hack Green, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

No 3510 (County of Inverness) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 66 Group at c/o ATC HQ, Bank Street, Inverness as No 3510 (City of Inverness) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 12 Group, Fighter Command in the Scottish Sector, affiliated to the Mobile GCI Unit at Kinloss. Originally parented by RAF Dalcross this was changed to RAF Kinloss on 31 October 1953. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

No 3511 (City of Dundee) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 66 Group at 365 Perth Road, Dundee as No 3511 (City of Dundee) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 12 Group, Fighter Command in the Scottish Sector, affiliated to the Mobile GCI Unit at Leuchars. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, but on 31 December 1960 was transferred to No 11 Group, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3512 (County of Devon) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 62 Group at 23 Long Brook Street, Exeter as No 3612 (County of Devon (Exeter)) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Southern Sector, No 11 Group affiliated to the Mobile GCI, Exminster. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

No 3513 (County of Plymouth) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 62 Group at Ragland Barracks, Plymouth as No 3613 (County of Devon (Plymouth)) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Southern Sector, No 11 Group affiliated to RAF Hope Cove, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

No 3602 (City of Glasgow) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Bishopbriggs as No 3602 (City of Glasgow) Air Defence Unit on 1 November 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 12 Group, Fighter Command in the Scottish Sector, affiliated to the C & R Unit at Bishopbriggs and Dirleton GCI. On 3 May 1953 it moved to No 25 Park Circus, Glasgow, still parented by RAF Bishopbriggs. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 15 October 1958.

No 3603 (County of Edinburgh) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at 25 Leavmouth Terrace, Edinburgh as No 3603 (City of Edinburgh) Air Defence Unit on 1 November 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 12 Group, Fighter Command in the Scottish Sector, affiliated to the C & R Unit at Barnton Quarry and Dirleton GCI. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded 1 November 1959.

No 3604 (County of Middlesex) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Stanmore Park as No 3604 (County of Middlesex) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948. On 1 July 1949 it moved to 17/19 Queens Square, London.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 11 Group, Fighter Command in the Metropolitan Sector, affiliated to the Command Operations Centre, Heathrow. It was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 December 1960, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3605 (County of Warwick) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 63 Group at RAF Castle Bromwich as No 3605 (County of Warwick) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 April 1951 it was transferred to Western Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to Comberton GCI, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

No 3608 (North Riding of Yorkshire) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Thornaby as No 3608 (North Riding) Air Defence Unit on 1 November 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Northern Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to RAF Seaton Snook. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and disbanded on 15 October 1958.

No 3609 (West Riding) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 64 Group at RAF Yeadon as No 3609 (West Riding) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Northern Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to the Type 21 Mobile at RAF Yeadon. It was transferred to No 13 Group on 15 July 1955, and back to No 12 Group on 15 October 1957. It moved to 'Wheatfields' on 2 November 1959, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3611 (West Lancashire) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Fazakerley as No 3611 (West Lancashire) Air Defence Unit on 1 November 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 April 1951 it was transferred to Western Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to Fazakerley (Mobile T22), and disbanded on 1 February 1958.

No 3612 (County of Aberdeen) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in No 66 Group at Fairfield House, Aberdeen as No 3612 (County of Aberdeen) Air Defence Unit on 22 September 1948, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 12 Group, Fighter Command in the Scottish Sector, affiliated to the Mobile GCI, Dirleton. On 14 November 1957 it moved from RAF Dyce to the Town HQ in Aberdeen and was transferred to No 13 Group at the same time, but on 31 December 1960 was transferred to No 11 Group, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Bowlee on 17 November 1948.

On 1 April 1951 it was transferred to Western Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to Mobile GCI at Bowlee, but with the closure of RAF Bowlee it moved to RAF Ringway on 25 July 1955, and disbanded on 1 February 1958.

No 3614 (County of Glamorgan) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at No 41 RAF Reserve Centre, Llandaff as No 3614 (County of Glamorgan) Air Defence Unit on 1 November 1947.

On 1 April 1951 it was transferred to Western Sector, No 12 Group affiliated to Mobile GCI at Llandaff, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

No 3617 (County of Hampshire) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at 'Stoke Prior', 25 Poole Road, Bournemouth as No 3617 (County of Hampshire) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 February 1951 it was transferred to Southern Sector, No 11 Group affiliated to RAF Ringstead and RAF Sopley. It was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 December 1960, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3618 (County of Sussex) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at RAF Wartling as No 3618 (County of Sussex) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 11 Group, Fighter Command in the Metropolitan Sector, affiliated to the C & R Unit at Wartling. It was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 December 1960, and disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3619 (County of Suffolk) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at Bowthorpe, Anglesea Road, Ipswich, Suffolk as No 3619 (County of Suffolk) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 11 Group, Fighter Command in the Metropolitan Sector, affiliated to the C & R Unit at Trimley Heath. On 31 March 1954 parenting of the unit was transferred from RAF Felixstowe to No 144 SU, RAF Bawdsey. It was transferred to No 12 Group on 1 December 1960, and at some point moved to RAF Ipswich, where it disbanded on 31 January 1961.

No 3620 (County of Norfolk) Fighter Control Unit (originally Air Defence Unit)

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at North Walsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk as No 3620 (County of Norfolk) Air Defence Unit on 8 January 1947, but the title 'Air Defence Unit' was changed to 'Fighter Control Unit' on 29 September 1948.

On 1 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to No 12 Group, Fighter Command in the Eastern Sector, affiliated to the C & R Unit at Neatishead and Stoke Holy Cross. On 1 April 1953 it ceased being self-administering and self-accounting for equipment, with full parenting responsibilities being assumed by RAF Horsham St Faith, and probably moved to Old Catton, where it disbanded on 31 January 1961.

This was formed in No 12 Group (Western Sector) at Squires Gate on 1 March 1953, parented by No 90 MU at Warton for the following: -

This was formed in No 11 Group (Metropolitan Sector) at Chelmsford on 1 August 1955, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed in Reserve Command (Home Command from 1 August 1950) at 77 Hallam Street, London on 1 January 1950.

On 20 November 1950 it was transferred from Home Command to Fighter Command, and moved to No 23 Bridford Mews, Devonshire Street, London, W1 on 30 April 1953, still parented by RAF Stanmore Park, and disbanded on 10 March 1957.

This was formed in No 11 Group, Fighter Command in Brighton on 1 April 1953, parented by RAF Wartling, and disbanded on 15 October 1958.

This was formed at Northwood in Coastal Command on 1 December 1959 and was redesignated No 600 (City of London) Squadron on xx xxx 2001.

This was formed at Plymouth in No 19 Group on 1 December 1959, no further details at present

This was formed at Aldergrove in No 18 Group on 1 July 1960, moving to Greenisland House, Greenisland, Belfast on 14 December 1961, no further details at present

Formed on 1 October 1996, it was redesignated No 606 Squadron on 1 October 1999.