Miscellaneous Signals Units

This section covers a wide range of units involved in various aspects of signals and communications work. Those units falling into this category are listed below with limited details at present but further details will be added in due course.

A formation date has not been found but it was located at White Waltham until 20 October 1940 when it moved to the Code & Cypher School, Oxford as a 'Lodger' unit under the technical control of the Directorate of Signals.

This was formed on 1 October 1941 by renaming No 1 Close Support Bomber Control Signals Section.

This was formed on 1 October 1941 by renaming No 2 Close Support Bomber Control Signals Section but was reduced to a 'number only' only basis in December 1941.

This was formed on 1 October 1941 by renaming No 3 Close Support Bomber Control Signals Section.

This was formed on 1 October 1941 by renaming No 4 Close Support Bomber Control Signals Section.

This was formed on 1 October 1941 by renaming No 5 Close Support Bomber Control Signals Section but was reduced to a 'number only' only basis in December 1941.

This unit was formed at Huddersfield in No 35 Wing in late 1941 and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed at Royston in late 1941. It remained based in the UK and disbanded in September 1943.

This unit was formed at HQ, No 33 Wing in York in March 1942 and following training was transferred to No 32 Wing with Scottish Command. It was initially based in the UK before moving to North Africa then to Italy and disbanded in March 1945.

This unit was formed in India in October 1943 It was based In India and disbanded in June 1944.

This unit was formed in India in March 1943. It was based in India and disbanded in February 1945.

This unit was formed in India in June 1944. It was based in India and disbanded in July 1944.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in September 1944. It later moved to Llandow and disbanded in November 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location and was later redesignated No 2 Signals Unit Staging Post.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in September 1944. It moved to Llandow later that month and became No 3 Signals Unit Staging Post in October. It moved to Cowbridge the same month and then moved to Llandow in November, where it disbanded in April 1945.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in September 1944. It moved to Down Ampney as 4 Signals Unit Staging Post in September 1944 then to Bibury in October, and finally to Melton Mowbray, where it disbanded in November 1944.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in September 1944. It moved to Purton as No 6 Signals Unit Staging Post later that same month then moved to Melton Mowbray in November, where it disbanded in February 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed at an unknown location in July 1942. It was based in Italy and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1943 and disbanded in January 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in October 1943. under the control of AHQ Desert Air Force and disbanded in March 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location, probably in the Middle East in November 1943. It was based in Egypt then Syria and disbanded in April 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in March 1943. It was based in the UK and disbanded in August 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in April 1943. It was based in the UK and disbanded in November 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed in the UK in No 83 Group but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However it moved to Normandy at some point, but no further details have so far been found.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in No 83 Group, but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in July 1943. It was based in the UK and disbanded in March 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in No 83 Group, but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1943. It was based in the UK and disbanded in August 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in No 83 Group, but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in October 1943 and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in May 1943. It was based in the Middle East and became RAF Signals Section 21 Air Support Column in March 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in December 1942 and was attached to No 170 Wing on 1 March 1943 being located at Imphal, and disbanding in December 1944.

This unit was formed at Kidbrooke in April 1940 and was planned to move to Donibristle on 13 April to await shipping for transit to the Faroe Islands under the control of No 18 Group, parented by RAF Station, Shetlands.

This unit was formed at Kidbrooke in April 1940 and was planned to move to Unst, where it would be parented by RAF Station, Shetlands. However, formation must have been suspended/cancelled as it was ordered to reform at Hendon in May 1940 for service in Norway.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in August 1944. It was based in the UK before moving to Denmark and disbanded in September 1945.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in January 1944. It was based at various UK stations including Melton Mowbray and Ibsley, before moving Normandy and then Norway, where it disbanded in October 1945.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in January 1944. Under the control of No 46 Group it moved to various locations in the UK including Melton Mowbray, before later moving to Fornebu in Norway, where it and disbanded in September 1945.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in March 1944. Under the control of No 46 Group it was based at various locations in the UK including Down Ampney. Also designated as 9 Air Transportable Signals Unit, it later moved to Lyons, France and then to Bardufoss in Norway, where it and disbanded in September 1945.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in September 1944. Under the control of No 46 Group it moved to various locations in the UK including Melton Mowbray and disbanded in February 1945.

This unit was formed at Chigwell in September 1944. It was based at other UK stations before moving to Rennes, France and then returned to Boreham, where it and disbanded in September 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1944. It was based at various UK locations including Newport and Melton Mowbray and disbanded in February 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1944. Under the control of No 46 Group it was based at various locations including Overbury, Worcestershire, Melton Mowbray, Guernsey and finally Wormingford, where it disbanded in March 1946.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1944. Under the control of No 46 Group it moved to various locations including Eastnor, Melton Mowbray and Ibsley before crossing over to Bordeaux in France, but returned to the UK, where it disbanded in January 1946.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1944. It was based at Rye as well as other UK locations and disbanded in November 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1944. It was based in the UK with No 46 Group then moved to Toulouse (France) in December 1944 and disbanded in January 1945.

This was formed around November 1939 at Hendon as a civilian manned unit to conduct radar calibration duties. It moved to Martlesham Heath, joining No 60 Group, on 20 May 1940 and then to Duxford on 12 July 1940 where it was absorbed into No 5 Radio Maintenance Unit.

This unit was formed (possibly as the Base Signals Unit, Chigwell) at an unknown location prior to June 1944 with the intention that it would proceed to the continent as soon as the beachhead area was large enough to take it. However, the advances across France were faster then expected and it was November before it was ready to be dispatched. By now the front line had moved into Belgium and it was decided to send it direct to Ostend aboard a Landing Ship, Tank (LST). However, in heavy seas and in sight of Ostend the LST struck a mine and sank. Of the 14 officers, 224 other ranks (ORs) and 50 vehicles, only 5 officers and 26 ORs were rescued. Work began to reform the unit on the continent, instead of in the UK, but it was early 1945 before this was completed. Further details have so far not been found.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in July 1946 and disbanded in November 1946.

This unit had been formed by July 1943 at Chigwell, at which time it was staffed by 25 officers and 290 other ranks. It was intended to provide the base organisation for the installation and servicing of ground signals and radar equipment in the field. Whilst based in the UK it was located at RAF Chigwell and assisted RAF Chigwell to train signals personnel. It was possibly redesignated No 1 Base Signals Repair Unit by June 1944.

This was formed from No 224 Group Calibration Flight on 15 March 1943 under the control of at Amarda Road, moving to Salbani on 4 July then to Alipore on 18 August and disbanded into No 1583 Flight on 25 August 1943.

This was formed as the Blind Approach Calibration Flight on 12 July 1941 at Watchfield under the administrative control of No 50 Group, and technical control of the Directorate of Signals. In August 1941, technical control was transferred to No 26 Group and it was redesignated the Beam Approach Calibration Flight in October. It moved to Bicester, joining No 26 Group, on 3 July 1942 and was redesignated No 1551 Beam Approach Calibration Flight on 20 November 1942.

This was formed by 30 June 1941 at Seletar, equipped with two Vildebeest aircraft to carry out calibration duties on AMES in the Far East and is presumed to have been lost during the Japanese invasion.

This was formed from the calibration flights of Nos 73, 77 and 79 Wings on 6 November 1942 at Speke but its fate is unknown.

This unit was formed at Leighton Buzzard in January 1945 from the Central Signals Centre. It controlled units at Leighton Buzzard, Stanbridge, Bletchley, Gloucester, Stoke Hammond and Chicksands and disbanded in December 1949.

This unit was formed at an unknown location on an unknown date and disbanded in January 1945.

This unit was formed at Watton on 1 September 1946 by redesignating the Radio Warfare Establishment. It operated a wide variety of aircraft during its life and underwent a number of reorganisations. The unit was composed of a number of squadrons, including Nos 192, 116, 527, 115, 51 and 245. It used Shepherds Grove and Tangmere as satellites at various times as well as operating from Watton. It disbanded on 16 July 1965.

This had originally been the location for No 4 Balloon Centre but when this closed in 1942 it was taken over by No 26 Group as a location for the formation and training of signals units. It also acted as a Personnel Despatch Centre for all signals and radar personnel training by both Nos 26 and 60 Groups destined for overseas units. By July 1943 it was staffed by 33 officers and 2,313 other ranks and it was capable of accommodating 2,00 trainees with a further 600 being trained at White Waltham and 500 at Putteridge Bury. Whilst located in the UK the station was also home to the Base Signals Unit, which assisted in the training task until it was moved into the field.

These units were set up to provide the W/T Organisation for formations controlling close support bombing, their functions being: -

On 1 October 1941 all these units were renamed as Army Air Support Control Signals Sections

This was formed on 9 January 1941 under the control of No 71 Group at West Drayton . From 15 March 1941 it was attached top RAF Gatwick for accounting and administration. It was redesignated No 1 Army Air Support Control Signals Section on 1 October 1941.

This was formed on 10 February 1941 under the control of No 71 Group at West Drayton. From 15 March 1941 it was attached top RAF Farnborough for accounting and administration. It was redesignated No 2 Army Air Support Control Signals Section on 1 October 1941.

This was formed on 1 March 1941 at West Drayton for deployment to Northern Ireland. Following formation and training it was attached top RAF Sydenham for operations and administration. It was redesignated No 3 Army Air Support Control Signals Section on 1 October 1941.

This was formed on 7 August 1941 at South Farnborough in No 70 Group (temporarily), for deployment with Northern Command in No 33 Wing. It was redesignated No 4 Army Air Support Control Signals Section on 1 October 1941.

This was formed on 7 August 1941 at South Farnborough in No 70 Group (temporarily), for deployment with Southern Command in No 36 Wing. It was redesignated No 5 Army Air Support Control Signals Section on 1 October 1941.

This was formed in 1942 for service in Middle East Command, its fate is unknown at present.

This was formed on 28 May 1942 under the control of No 11 Group at Northolt, to operate ' Moonshine' RCM equipment and was redesignated No 515 Squadron on 1 October 1942.

This was formed on 1 June 1976 by redesignating the Electronic Warfare Engineering and Training Unit at Wyton. At the same time it took over the Radio Modification Squadron from No 60 MU, which was in the process of disbanding. On 1 July 1993 it was transferred to the RAF Signals Engineering Establishment and redesignated the Electronic Warfare Division.

This was formed on 1 July 1993 as the Electronic Warfare Division by redesignating the Electronic Warfare and Avionic Unit at Wyton when the latter was absorbed into the RAF Signals Engineering Establishment. It was later renamed Electronic Warfare Detachment and moved to Waddington.

This unit was formed at Benson on 1 November 1981 as a tri-service unit under the control of Strike Command. On 1 April 1982 it absorbed the Strike Command Electronic Development Team and on 31 December that year a Forward HQ was sent to Wyton. The unit moved to Wyton on 1 September 1983 and moved to Waddington where it was absorbed into the Air Warfare Centre on 1 October 1995.

This was formed 1 November 1981 at Benson, moving to Wyton on 1 September 1983 and then to Waddington, where it and absorbed into the Air Warfare Centre on 1 October 1995.

This was formed from the Electronic Warfare Support Wing on 1 April 1969 under the control of No 90 Group at Watton and disbanded into the Electronic Warfare Engineering and Training Unit on 1 January 1971.

These were set up in September 1939 to carry repair work on RAF station communications systems damaged by enemy action, beyond the scope of the station itself. These parties were initially under the control of No 43 Group but were transferred to No 26 Group on 15 April 1940.

Works Area	Location	Parent Station
2	RAF Works Repair Depot, Geneva Works, Darlington, Durham	Thornaby
3	RAF Works Repair Depot, Wetherby, West Yorkshire	Church Fenton
3	RAF Works Repair Depot, Market Weighton, East Yorkshire	Driffield (ex Leconfield)
5	RAF Works Repair Depot, Honington, Grantham, Lincolnshire	Grantham
5	RAF Works Repair Depot, Holton-le-Moor, Lincolnshire	Hemswell
7	RAF Works Repair Depot, Drayton, nr Norwich, Norfolk	Watton
7	RAF Works Repair Depot, Ingham, nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk	Honington
8	RAF Works Repair Depot, Barnwell, Peterborough, Northamptonshire	Wittering
8	RAF Works Repair Depot, Highfield Road, Oakley, Bedfordshire	Cranfield
10	RAF Works Repair Depot, Catlin's Lane, Eastcote, Middlesex	Northolt
10	RAF Works Repair Depot, Burnt Mill Road, Harlow, Essex	North Weald
11	RAF Works Repair Depot, nr Kidlington Station, Kidlington, Oxfordshire	Abingdon
13	RAF Works Repair Depot, Crossways, Kingsworth, Ashford, Kent	Hawkinge
14	RAF Works Repair Depot, Addington Road, Croydon, Surrey	Biggin Hill
15	RAF Works Repair Depot, Brockhampton Lane, Havant, Hampshire	Thorney Island

Establishment of each party

Personnel: -

1 x Sergeant WEM (in charge)
7 x AC WEM
3 x ACH/GD
3 x ACH/Driver Petrol

Vehicles: -

1 x Power Trailer (7 kW)
1 x Repair van specially fitted
1 x light tender
In addition a stock of W/T equipment was held by each Depot

Further Fitting Parties were formed as follows: -

Formed	No	Location	Parent Station
14 Jun 1940	16	Craigie Road, Friarton, Perth	Leuchars
xx Aug 1940	17	Thurso	Castletown
xx Aug 1940	18	HQ, No 61 Group, Belfast	No 61 Group

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed at an unknown location in June 1943. It arrived in Sicily in July 1943 and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed at an unknown location in February 1943. It was based in the UK until April 1943 then moved to Sicily and mainland Italy, where it disbanded in January 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed in Egypt in May 1943. It moved to Sicily in July and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed at an unknown location in July 1943 and was attached to No 129 Airfield. On 7 October 1943 it was detached to No 483 GCC for participation on Exercise 'Pirate' and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location before December 1943 and was attached to No 130 Airfield before being moving to No 134 (Czech) Airfield on 9 December 1943 until 15 January 1944. A disbandment date have not yet been found

This unit was formed from No 1 Field Unit at Salon, France in September 1944. It later moved to Turin, Italy and disbanded in October 1944.

This unit was formed at Recanati, Italy in August 1945 from No 2 Field Unit. It moved to Port Fouad, Egypt in November then to Habbaniya, Iraq in June 1946, where it and disbanded in June 1946.

This unit was formed from No 3 Field Unit at Castellana in September 1944. It moved to Cattolica April 1945 then to Strassoldo in May, where it disbanded.

This unit was formed from No 4 Field Unit at Bitonto in September 1944. It moved to Recanati January 1945 and disbanded in August 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed from No 9 Field Unit at an unknown location in September 1944. It moved to Bellaria in November, then to Moruzzo May 1945 and disbanded in September 1945.

This unit was formed from No 10 Field Unit at Monte Senario, Italy in September 1944. It moved to Conversano in May 1945 and disbanded in August 1945.

This unit was formed from No 11 Field Unit at an unknown location in September 1944 and disbanded in December 1944.

This unit was formed from No 12 Field Unit at St Tropez, France; in September 1944. It moved to Italy October 1944, Athens, Greece in November, back to Italy in January 1945, Ronofreddo in March, Bertinoro, also in March and finally to Conversano in May, where it disbanded in August 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found

This unit was formed at an unknown location in September 1944 and disbanded in July 1946.

This unit was formed at Agami (Egypt) in September 1944 by redesignating No 15 Field Unit. It moved to Gioia, Italy in November 1944, then to Pesaro in January 1945, Conversano in July, Habbaniya, Iraq in January-February 1946 and disbanded in June 1946.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in October 1943. It was based in Corsica with 276 Wing, then moved to southern France in September 1944 and became No 1 Field Signals Unit in September 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in December 1943 as part of No 276 Wing and was at Conversano by June 1944, where it became No 2 Field Signals Unit in September 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in December 1943 as part of No 276 Wing, It moved to Italy in December 1943, where it became No 3 Field Signals Unit in September 1944.

This unit was formed in Malta in December 1943 as part of No 276 Wing before moving to Italy, where it became No 4 Field Signals Unit in September 1944.

This unit was formed in Malta in December 1943. It was based in Malta then Italy and disbanded in March 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in ? and was redesignated No 10 Field Signals Unit in September 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in January 1944. It was part of No 276 Wing at Montenero and was redesignated No 11 Field Signals Unit in September 1944.

This unit was formed at St Tropez, France in April 1944. It was part of No 276 Wing in Corsica and disbanded in September 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in January 1944. It was part of No 276 Wing and disbanded in September 1944.

This unit was formed at Agami (Egypt) and became 15 Field Signals Unit, in September 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in November 1943. It was based in Egypt until March 1944 then moved to Monte Senario, Italy as part of 276 Wing and disbanded in September 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in July 1943 as part of No 329 Wing, based in Tunisia and disbanded in September 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed by renaming the WT Station at Port of Spain, Trinidad and continued to be administered by HQ Coastal Command but under the operational control of Ferry Command. It was redesignated No 101 Mobile Signals Unit in early 1942.

This unit was formed by renaming the WT Station at Kingston, Jamaica and continued to be administered by HQ Coastal Command but under the operational control of Ferry Command. It was redesignated No 102 Mobile Signals Unit in early 1942.

This was formed as part of the Signals Development Unit on an unknown date under the control of No 26 Group at Hinton-in-the-Hedges and was absorbed into the Signals Flying Unit, along with the SDU on 29 July 1944.

This was formed from the GCA Flight on 30 July 1944 at Honiley, moving to Stratford-upon-Avon on 1 March 1945, where it disbanded in 1946.

It reformed at Watton under the control of No 90 Group in September 1946. It had been transferred to No 3 Group by 1952 and moved to Wyton on 10 March that year, disbanding into the Central Navigation and Control School on 14 March 1953.

This was formed on 29 September 1942 at Ratmalana as No 2 Calibration Flight and was redesignated No 1579 Calibration Flight on in July 1943.

This was formed on 29 September 1942 at Dum Dum as No 1 Calibration Flight and was redesignated Bengal Calibration Flight at Amarda Road on 15 March 1943.

This was formed on 29 September 1942 at Juhu as No 3 Calibration Flight and disbanded on 14 March 1943.

This was formed on 29 September 1942 at Jakkur as No 4 Calibration Flight and was redesignated No 1580 Calibration Flight on 13 September 1943.

This was formed in February 1945 at Wing, attached to No 26 OTU to conduct tests on Gee Chains and similar equipment and disbanded on 31 October 1945.

This was formed as the No 38 Group Support Unit on 26 June 1962 at Odiham and at some point was redesignated No 38 Group Support Wing. It moved to Tangmere on 1 December 1964 and than to Benson on 14 December 1970, being redesignated No 38 Group Tactical Communications Wing at the same time.

This unit was formed at Kidbrooke in July 1940. Under the control of No 60 Group it was based at Kidbrooke and West Drayton. On 1 October 1940 the detachment moved from Kidbrooke to join the main unit at West Drayton but retaining its identity until 15 November 1941 when the detachment disbanded. The Unit disbanded in November 1946.

This was formed by redesignating the W/T Establishment at Biggin Hill on 1 November 1919 but its work was taken over by the RAE at Farnborough and it closed on 1 April 1922

This was formed under the operational and technical control of No 206 Group on 1 December 1941 at Tura, to produce decyphering tables for all three services. It was administered by No 111 MU and had moved to Jerusalem by January 1943, to Kafr El Farouk in April/May and disbanded post January 1945.

This was due to form on 1 June 1945 from MACAF Communication Flight at Pomigliano but formation was cancelled.

This was formed on 9 November 1942 at Croydon, as the Mobile Air Reporting Unit. It moved to West Malling on2 February 1943, being redesignated No 1 MARU on 12 February, moving again, to Bramdean Common on 26 February. By 12 March it was at Cow Common, moving to Putteridgee Bury on 15 March, Tilford Common on 20 April and then to Titsey on 29 April. On 28 June it embarked on HMT Franconia arriving at Agusta on 19 July moving to Mellili on 28 July. It was transferred from MEC to MWACAF on 1 October then to AHQ Malta on 1 November and disbanded on 30 November 1943.

This was formed by March 1944 under the control of No 83 Group at an unknown location and disbanded on 28 May 1944.

This was formed on 20 September 1943 under the control of No 84 Group at Chigwell, moving to Flamborough Head on 23 September. Further moves followed to Laxton on 10 October, Malton Wood on 13 October, Harlaston on 17 October, Ampthill on 20 November, Goodwood on 27 October and finally to Hornchurch on 14 November, where it disbanded on 28 May 1944.

This was formed on an unknown date under the control of ACSEA at an unknown location and disbanded on 1 March 1945.

This was formed on 13 September 1944 under the control of No 85 Group at Odiham, moving to Old Sarum on 21 September, then to the continent arriving in Dieppe on 23 September. Operational control was invested in ADGB, through No 11 Group, and it comprised three Army GL sets, 2 AMES Type 9 Mk II sets, a detachment from No 80 (RCM) Wing and No 365 Wireless Unit and was tasked with tracking V-2s. On 24 September it was at Lille-Vendeville, then to 38 Luisa Straat, Malines on 25 September. The first of the Type 9 sets became operational in south-west Holland on 9 October, where it disbanded on 7 December 1944, with its role being taken over by the newly formed No 33 Wing in No 85 Group.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in November 1942. It was based in Algeria and disbanded in May 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in August 1942. It was based in Algeria and Tunisia and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in August 1942. It was based in North Africa, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and mainland Italy, where it disbanded in May 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location, but was allocated to No 325 Wing on forming, so formation probably took place in the UK. It arrived in North Africa in November, where it was based in Algeria (Philippeville), Italy (Frattomaggiore) and southern France and disbanded in October 1944.

This unit was formed at White Waltham in February 1943. It moved to Sicily and later to mainland Italy, including Riccione and Passariano and disbanded in November 1946.

This unit was formed in the UK in May 1943. It was based at West Malling and other locations as part of 83 Group, before moving to France in June 1944. Further moves took it to Belgium, the Netherlands, including Eindhoven before moving to Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, where it and disbanded in August 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found, but on 17 July 1944 it took over Nos 5015 (C) and 5122 (J) Mobile Signals Units from No 134 (Czech) Wing when it disbanded.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found and disbanded in April 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in August 1945. It was based in India and Burma and disbanded in November 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in November 1945. It was based at Kuala Lumpur in Malaya and disbanded in December 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in August 1940. It was based in Egypt and disbanded in September 1940.

This unit was formed at RAF Hawkinge on 19 April 1940 from 77 men of the Royal Artillery and 53 airmen from No 10 Observer Screen from RAF Cranfield. It began moving to France on 7 May, with the final party leaving Hawkinge on 14 May. However, it seems to have been re-allocated to 'X' Force in Norway and on it return was located at Halton and was retained, later moving to the Signals Depot at White Waltham.

This unit was formed at RAF Hawkinge 19 May 1940 with 112 airmen arriving from various units but moved to Thorney Island the following day. No further details are currently known.

This unit was formed at Kidbrooke (date unknown), under the control of No 60 Group and on 1 October 1940 it moved from Kidbrooke to No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton, in to which it was absorbed.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in December 1941. It was under the control of AHQ Western Desert and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in December 1941. It was under the control of No 205 Group and disbanded in March 1942.

This unit was formed at Defford on 1 November 1955 from the TFU to provide aircraft to undertake trials on behalf of the Royal Radar Establishment and was redesignated the RAF Pershore on 2 September 1971.

This unit was formed at Henlow on 1 January 1950 from the Signals Development Unit, remaining there until at least September 1966. On 14 September 1981, it was combined with RAF Support Command HQ (Benson) to form the RAF Signals Engineering Establishment and the RAF Support Signals Staff.

This was formed, probably under the title Marconi Fitting Party on 1 April 1940 at Hendon in order to fit Marconi wireless equipment into Whitleys and Wellingtons. It was placed iin No 26 Group on 1 June 1940 and operated until about March 1941

This was probably formed on 1 April 1940 at North Weald in order to fit Marconi wireless equipment. It was placed in No 26 Group on 1 June 1940 but its fate is unknown.

This unit was due to form at Kidbrooke on 10 June 1940 in order to receive training in RDF installation work with No 2 Installation Unit, after which it was due to move the Middle East. Its fate is unknown.

The nucleus of this unit was attached to Kidbrooke in order to receive training in RDF installation work with No 2 Installation Unit, in April 1941 pending its move to the Middle East. Its fate is unknown.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

These were formed to carry out the technical administration of the RDF Stations in there area as shown below: -

This unit was formed at Wick on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from Shetland to Moray. It moved to Olrig House, Castletown on 3 August and was redesignated No 1 Radio Servicing Section on 21 September 1940.

This unit was formed at Dyce on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from Moray to the Firth of Forth. It moved to Bucksburn House, Bucksburn on 30 August and was redesignated No 2 Radio Servicing Section on 21 September 1940.

This unit was formed at Hallington Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from the Firth of Forth to the Tees. It was redesignated No 3 Radio Servicing Section on 21 September 1940.

This unit was formed at Church Fenton on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from the Tees to the Wash. It moved to "The Towers" Barkston Ash on 19 August and was redesignated No 4 Radio Servicing Section on 21 September 1940.

This unit was formed at Leighton House, Trumpington, Cambridge (parented by Duxford) on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from the Wash to the Thames. It was redesignated No 5 Radio Servicing Section on 21 September 1940.

This unit was formed at Biggin Hill on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from the Thames to the Isle of Wight. It moved to "Heathfield", Keston, Kent on 31 August and was redesignated No 6 Radio Servicing Section on 14 October 1940.

This unit was formed at Filton on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from the Isle of Wight to South Wales. It moved to "Hill End", Henbury, near Bristol on 16 August and was redesignated No 7 Radio Servicing Section on 20 October 1940.

This unit was formed at Speke on 1 July 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, covering the area from South Wales to the Clyde. It moved to No 48 Ullet Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool on 31 August and was redesignated No 8 Radio Servicing Section on 21 September 1940.

This was possibly an alternative name given to No 109 Squadron when it was created from the Wireless Intelligence Unit on 10 December 1940.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 1 RMU at Olrig House, Castletown on 21 September 1940, under the control of No 60 Group, parented by RAF Wick. It moved to Bunchrew House, Bunchrew, near Inverness on 6 November, where it was parented by RAF Inverness and was redesignated No 70 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 2 RMU at Bucksburn House, Bucksburn on 21 September 1940, under the control of No 60 Group and was redesignated No 71 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 3 RMU at Usworth on 21 September 1940, under the control of No 60 Group. It moved to Hallington Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 13 October and was redesignated No 72 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 4 RMU at The Towers Barkston Ash on 21 September 1940, under the control of No 60 Group and was redesignated No 73 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 5 RMU at Duxford on 21 September 1940, under the control of No 60 Group and was redesignated No 74 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 6 RMU at "Heathfield", Keston, Ken on 14 October 1940, under the control of No 60 Group and was redesignated No 75 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This unit was formed by redesignating No71 RMU at "Hill End" Henbury, near Bristo on 20 October 1940, under the control of No 60 Group and was redesignated No 76 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 8 RMU at No 48 Ullet Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool on 21 September 1940, under the control of No 60 Group and was redesignated No 77 (Signals) Wing on 17 February 1941.

This was formed from the Bomber Support Development Unit at Swanton Morley within No 100 Group on 21 July 1945. On 27 September it moved to Watton, with the Flying Wing being based at Shepherds Grove. It was transferred to No 60 Group on 20 October but was redesignated Central Signals Establishment on 1 September 1946.

This was formed to operate in France with the AASF and was retained on its return to operate in a similar manner in England and Scotland. It consisted of: -

The officer Command and HQ was located at Hendon Hall, Hendon, London. The Construction Company maintained the field telephone system already installed at RAF stations erected new systems as required, whilst the 14 Sections of the three Operations Companies were located as follows: -

Location	Under direction of: -
Plymouth	No 15 Group
Stanmore	Fighter Command
Rudloe	10 Group
Uvbridge	11 Group
Watnall	12 Group
Gillingham, Kent	16 Group
Andover	Maintenance Command
Hendon Hall	Unit HQ
Rosyth	Coastal Command
Rosyth	18 Group
Rosyth	18 Group
Newcastle upon Tyne	13 Group
Inverness	14 Group
Preston	9 Group
Harrogate	Home Details

The 14 Sections were under the operational control of the relevant Group Signals Officer and the OC, Second Air Formation Signals for administration and discipline.

This was formed at Biggin Hill on 1 April 1921, moving to Kenley on 15 December 1922, where it was redesignated No 13 Squadron on 1 April 1924.

This was formed at Watton from the Signals Command Air Radio Laboratories on 1 January 1969 and remained until 1 January 1971 when it moved to Wyton and amalgamated with the Electronic Warfare Support Unit

This was formed at Watton from the Research Wing and the civilian element of the Installation Squadron of the CSE on 1 July 1965. It was redesignated Signals Air Radio Laboratories on 1 January 1969.

This was formed from No 1478 Flight at Maison Blanche on 22 July 1943 but its fate is unknown.

It had reformed by 16 October 1944 at Hartfordbridge but disbanded on 23 October.

This had been formed at Stradishall by December 1941, remaining there until at Least January 1942, after which its fate is unknown.

This unit was formed from the BADU (Watchfield) at Hinton-in-the-Hedge on 15 April 1943. Initially under the control of No 92 Group, it was transferred to No 26 Group on 16 April and disbanded on 29 July 1944.

It was reformed at West Drayton in October 1946. It moved to Henlow in September 1947 where it was and redesignated the Radio Engineering Unit in 1 January 1950.

This was formed from an element the Support Command Signals HQ on 14 September 1981 at Henlow and was redesignated the Directorate of Engineering and Interoperability on in 2000.

This unit was formed at an unknown location and was based at Abassia, but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed at Honiley on 20 July 1944 under the control of No 26 Group. Composed of a Signals Development Squadron, a GCA Squadron and a Servicing Squadron, it and was absorbed into the Radio Warfare Establishment at Watton on 1 December 1946.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in November 1945. It was based at Madambakkam, near Madras in India and disbanded in February 1946.

This unit was formed as RAF Signals Liaison Party at Panitola in December 1942. It moved to Dinjan in January 1943 and disbanded in July 1943.

This was formed from a detachment of No 109 Squadron on 4 January 1942 under the control of at Kabrit and was redesignated No 162 Squadron on 1 March 1942.

This was formed at Sealand in June 1940 in No 60 Group. Its role was to hold various MRUs when not in use and initially those assigned were: -

The two MRU Pools, which had existed on a 'number only' basis were disbanded in September 1940 and their MRUs were distributed between the 8 Radio Maintenance Units, 3 to each with one at each RMU being kept with a full establishment of MT and Drivers.

This was formed at Halton in June 1940 in No 60 Group. Its role was to hold various MRUs when not in use and initially those assigned were: -

This was formed at Defford on 13 October 1942 tasked with fitting radar equipment to Lancasters and operated to at least September 1946 after which its fate is unknown.

This was formed at Hartfordbridge with six Mitchells on 21 July 1944 but was cancelled 24 October.

This was formed at Shallufa on 1 July 1941, existing until at least 26 December, after which its fate is unknown.

This was formed in No 26 Group at Yatesbury on 18 January 1940, being redesignated No 2 Radio School on 1 March 1941.

This was formed on 1 March 1976 under the control of No 1 Group at Brize Norton, moving to Benson on 4 January 1983 and was redesignated No 115 Squadron on 5 January 1987.

This was formed from an element the Support Command Signals HQ on 14 September 1981 at Henlow, moving to Brampton in 1994 and disbanded along with Support Command on 1 April 1994.

This was formed from No 90 (Signals) Group on 31 August 1973 at Medmenham and disbanded on 14 September 1981 being split into the RAF Signals Engineering Establishment and Support Command Signals Staff.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 38 Group Tactical Support Unit at Benson on 14 December 1970, moving to Brize Norton on 1 December 1976, where it was retitled as simply Tactical Communications Wing on 16 December 1980.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 38 Group TCW at Brize Norton on 16 December 1980 and was taken over by No 90 Signals Unit on 1 April 2006, moving to Leeming in 2008.

This unit was formed on 1 August 1941 at Hurn under the control of No 10 Group, absorbing: -

It moved to Defford as the Telecommunications Flying Unit in May 1942, where it and was redesignated Radar Research Flying Unit on 1 November 1955.

This was formed from the RAF Detachment at Perth on 12 September 1939 within No 18 Group but was redesignated Station Flight, Perth on 24 October 1939.

This was formed from the Wireless Testing Park at Biggin Hill on 14 December 1917. It was redesignated the W/T Establishment on 2 April 1918 and then the Instrument Design Establishment on 1 November 1919.

This was formed from the BATDU at Boscombe Down on 30 September 1940. It was tasked with investigating the German radio beams being employed by the Luftwaffe to guide its bomber to targets in the UK. It was transferred from the Directorate of Signals to HQ, No 80 Wing on 1 November 1940 and was redesignated No 109 Squadron on 10 December 1940.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in May 1940. It was based at Aldergrove until 17 December 1940 when it moved to Glengormley, near Belfast. In Northern Ireland, its tasks included the reported of potentially hostile aircraft overland in the same way that the Observer Corps did in the rest of the UK. It moved to Mallusk on 12 December 1940 where was redesignated No 12 Wireless (Observer) Unit in February 1941.

and was replaced by No 96 Observer Wing in October 1941. However, it was reformed in June 1942 at White Waltham, later moving to India, where it became a Wireless (Observer) Unit and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed at No 1 Signals Depot, White Waltham in July 1940. It moved to the Middle East in September, where it was split into three sections, which were deployed as follows: -

It was redesignated No 13 Wireless (Observer) Unit in February 1941 and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed at No 1 Signals Depot, White Waltham on 10 August 1940. Originally planned for deployment to Kenya, instead on 29 September 1940 half of it was deployed to Penrhos and later to Dolgelley and other locations in the UK. It moved to the Middle East in December 1940/early 1941, It was redesignated No 14 Wireless (Observer) Unit in February 1941 and was later located in Kenya, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon and Libya before disbanding in December 1943.

This unit was due to form at No 1 Signals Depot, White Waltham on 1 September 1940 for service in Iraq but did not form until January 1941 at West Drayton. It was redesignated No 15 Wireless (Observer) Unit in February 1941 and moved to Egypt, Cyprus, Libya, Sicily and Italy, and disbanded in May 1945.

This unit was due to form at No 1 Signals Depot, White Waltham on 15 September 1940 for service in Egypt but did not begin to form until early 1941, for service in Greece. It was redesignated No 16 Wireless (Observer) Unit in February 1941 and was later based in Egypt, Libya and Cyprus, later becoming a Wireless (Observer) Unit and disbanded in December 1943.

The personnel for this unit began assembling at the Air Ministry Wireless Station, Cheadle in April 1941 prior to deployment in the Far East at Seletar, but disbanded later in 1941.

This unit was formed at White Waltham in March 1942. It moved to India in July 1942 and was based at various locations including Silchar, later becoming part of No 224 Group and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in June 1942. It was based at various locations in India including Calcutta and disbanded in May 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in April 1942. It was based in India and disbanded in September 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in April 1942. It was based in India and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed at White Waltham in April 1942. It moved to India in September 1942 and based at Cuttack 225 Group - Jun 1944 and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in June 1942. It was based in India and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed at White Waltham in May 1942. It moved to India in October 1942 and was based at Madras and other locations, later becoming part of No 225 Group and disbanded in August 1944.

This unit was formed at White Waltham in June 1942. It arrived in India in December 1942 and was based at Imphal and other locations, being under the control of No 225 Group by June 1944 and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed in February 1941 by redesignating No 12 Wireless Intelligence Screen at Mallusk, where it was absorbed into No 96 Observer Wing in October 1941. However, it was reformed in June 1942 at White Waltham, later moving to India, where it became a Wireless (Observer) Unit and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed in February 1941 by redesignating No 13 Wireless Intelligence Screen, which was deployed as follows: -

In March 1941 No 3 Section was disbanded and No 2 Section was at Abu Sueir, it disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed in February 1941 by redesignating No 14 Wireless Intelligence Screen and was later located in Kenya, Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon and Libya before disbanding in December 1943.

This was formed in February 1941 by redesignating No 15 Wireless Intelligence Screen in the Middle East. It operated in Egypt, Cyprus, Libya, Sicily and Italy, and disbanded in May 1945.

This was formed in February 1941 by redesignated No 16 Wireless Intelligence Screen in Greece. It was later based in Egypt, Libya and Cyprus, and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed at No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton in April/May 1941 for service in Northern Ireland and presumably disbanded before June 1942.

It reformed at White Waltham in June 1942, later moving to India, becoming part of No 224 Group and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed at No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton on 7 July 1941 for service in Northern Ireland, where it was absorbed into No 96 Observer Wing in October 1941.

It was reformed at No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton in September 1941 later moving to India and disbanded in January 1944.

This unit was formed, probably in the UK in about April 1941 for service in Greece, with its personnel being added to the establishment of HQ British Air Forces, Greece, its fate is unknown.

This unit was formed at No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton on an unknown date in 1941 for service in Northern Ireland, where it was absorbed into No 96 Observer Wing in October 1941.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in May 1942. It was based at Calcutta, India, being under the control of No 225 Group by June 1944 and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in May 1942. It was based in India and in Colombo, Ceylon and disbanded in April 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in June 1942. It was based in India and disbanded in July 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in February 1942. It was based in the UK until April 1942 then moved to India, being under the control of No 225 Group by June 1944 and disbanded in July 1944.

Personnel for this unit began assembling at Cheadle in February 1941 and was due to be transferred to the Middle East for service in Greece, but by the time of its arrival at Heliopolis on 20 May 1941, the campaign in Greece was over, so was placed under the control of HQ RAF Middle East as a mobile unit.

Personnel for this unit began assembling at Cheadle in February 1941 prior to being despatched to Gibraltar.

A formation date for this unit as not been located but it seems to have been allocated to 'X' Force in Norway and on it return was located at Halton and retained, later moving to the Signals Depot at White Waltham.

This unit was formed at No 2 Electrical and Wireless School on about 11 October 1939 as a high speed station for service with the Advanced Air Striking Force. It was based in France by 1 January 1940 and disbanded in June 1940.

This unit was formed at No 2 Electrical and Wireless School on about 14 October 1939 as a high speed station for service with the Air Component of the BEF. It moved to France and was based at Maignelay, Cuts and other places before returning to the UK on HMT Thistleglen after which it was based at various locations including Belfast and disbanded in November 1942.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was in the Maaten Bagush Area by December 1941.

This unit was formed in Egypt in late 1940/early 1941. However, in early 1941 it was brought up to full establishment, later moving to Libya, Palestine, Syria and Turkey and disbanded in October 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was at Helmieh, Egypt by December 1941.

This unit was formed in Egypt in late 1940/early 1941. However, in early 1941 it was brought up to full establishment and was later based in Egypt, Palestine, Syria (Beirut) and Libya but was redesignated No 105 MSU on 12 September 1943.

This unit was formed in Egypt in May 1941. It was based at various locations including Palestine, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria, including Helmieh, Egypt in December 1941 and Algiers by June 1944, under the control of No 218 Group and disbanded in March 1945.

This unit commenced forming at No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton in late 1941 for service in to Iraq, but in January 1941 was diverted to India.

This unit was formed at No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton in late 1941 for service in to Iraq. It later moved to Iraq, Palestine and Kafr-el-Farouk in Egypt, where it disbanded in February 1945.

This unit began forming at No 1 Signals Depot, West Drayton in early 1942 for service in to Iraq, its fate is unknown at present.

This unit was reformed from 18 Heavy Mobile W/T Station at an unknown location in March 1944. It was based Italy, including Florence, Austria, including Schloss Pfannberg and Graz, where it disbanded in February 1948.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed in the UK in September 1942. It moved to Algeria on the SS Stratheden and became No 11 Heavy Automatic W/T Unit in March 1944.

This unit was formed in the UK in March 1944. By June 1944 it was under the control of No 225 Group but a disbandment date has not yet been found.

This unit was formed at West Drayton in November 1942 for service in Ranggon, but due to the capture of Burma and probably re-assigned to the Middle East. It initially operated in Algeria, later moving to Tunisia, Italy and then to Burma, being at Kandy in June 1944 and disbanded in August 1945.

This unit was formed in the UK in November 1942. It later moved to Algeria on the ship Indrapoera before moving on to Tunisia and then Italy. In March 1944 it became No 13 Heavy Automatic W/T Station.

This unit was formed from No 13 Heavy Mobile W/T Unit in an unknown location in March 1944. By this time it was probably in Italy and disbanded in July 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in August 1943. It was based at Bizerta in Tunisia then moved to Italy, where it was redesignated No 14 Heavy Automatic W/T Unit on 1 March 1944.

This unit was formed by redesignating No 14 Heavy Mobile W/T Unit at an unknown location on 1 March 1944. It was based in Ital, including Bitonto and Gragnano, where it disbanded in June 1945.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 214 Group, Secondigliano by June 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in August 1942. It was based in Iraq then moved to Egypt, Libya and Italy, where it became 10 Heavy Automatic W/T Station in March 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of HQ SHEAF by June 1944.

This unit was formed at No 7 Base Signals Unit, Sambre on 1 May 1945 to provide a high speed automatic channel to forward areas and eventually to Rangoon. Its disbandment dae is currently unknown.

This unit was formed at Radlett in March 1943. It later moved to Algeria, including Bordj Menaiel, then to Tunisia and Corsica, where it disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in May 1943. It was based in Algeria and Tunisia and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found.

This unit was formed in Egypt in April 1943. It later moved to Regima in Libya and disbanded in November 1943.

This unit was formed at an unknown location in November 1942. It was based at Tehran in Persia (Iran) and disbanded in April 1943.

This was formed at Birdlip, near Gloucester on 6 July 1940, in No 26 Group, parented by RAF Aston Down.

This unit was formed at Symington in April 1943 and disbanded in September 1946.

This unit was formed at Idem in France under the control of No 2 Base Area on 1 March 1940, and probably ceased to exist in May or June.

This unit opened on 1 June 1940 at Normanby near Scunthorpe, administered by RAF Hemswell to Serve the stations at Hemswell, Scampton and Kirton-in-Lindsey.

This unit opened on 1 June 1940 at Warboys, administered by RAF Wyton to Serve the stations at Wyton and Upwood.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in May 1942. In August it was placed under the control of No 244 Wing and moved to Egypt in November 1942, disbanding in January 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at White Waltham in April 1942. moved to India in September 1942 and was based at Vizagapatam as part of 225 Group and disbanded in January 1944.

This unit had probably been formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit in the UK in early 1941 before moving to the Middle East. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 13 and 31 WUs.

This unit had probably been formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit in the UK in early 1941 before moving to the Middle East. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 14 and 32 WUs.

This unit had probably been formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit in the UK in early 1941 before moving to the Middle East. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 15 and 33 WUs.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit in the UK in February 1941. It moved to Iraq, being in Mosul by December 1941 and in late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 16 and 34 WUs. It later moved to Libya and disbanded in September 1943.

This unit had probably been formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit in the UK in early 1941 before moving to the Middle East. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 17 and 35 WUs.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in June 1942 for service in Iraq. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 22 and 36 WUs.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in 1942 for service in Iraq. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 23 and 37 WUs.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in 1941 for service in Iraq. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 24 and 38 WUs and disbanded in September 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in 1941 for service in the Middle East. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 25 and 39 WUs.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in 1941 for service in the Middle East. In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 26 and 40 WUs.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in 1941 for service in Iraq . In late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 27 and 41 WUs and was later based in Egypt and disbanded in August 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in 1941 for service in Iraq and was based in the UK before moving to the Middle East, where in late 1941/early 1942 it was split into two units Nos 28 and 42 WUs. It disbanded in March 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location, probably in the Middle East in September 1942 and disbanded in August 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in March 1942. It was based in Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt and disbanded in April 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in March 1942. It was based in Libya, Persia and Lebanon as part of 210 Group and disbanded in April 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location, probably in the Middle East in March 1942 and disbanded in August 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location, probably in the Middle East in February 1942 and disbanded in February 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in May 1942. It was based in Libya, Lebanon and Egypt and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was based at Aleppo (Syria) and other locations in the Middle East.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in September 1942. It was based in India, later becoming a Wireless (Observer) Unit and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in May 1942. It was based in the UK until June 1942 then moved to Lebanon and Libya and disbanded in September 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location, probably in the Middle East in December 1942. It was under the control of No 210 Group and disbanded in January 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit in the UK in early 1942. It later moved to India and was based at various locations including Calcutta and Kohima and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location, probably in the Middle East in January 1943 and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location, probably in the Middle East in August 1942 and disbanded in January 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit in the UK in April 1942. It later moved to the Middle East and disbanded in October 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in June 1942. It moved to the Middle East in October, later being based at Moascar, Egypt and disbanded in December 1943.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location in 1942in the Middle East from surplus personnel resulting to the reorganisation of existing Wireless Units in the area (Nos 13-17 and 22-28). Its fate is unknown.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Observer) Unit at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was at Monsummano by June 1944.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Intelligence) Unit in the UK in December 1941 for service in the Middle East. In January 1942, it was split into two with the second half being redesignated No 55 Wireless Unit for service in Burma. A disbandment date has not yet been found.

In January 1942, No 54 Wireless Unit was split into two with the second half being redesignated No 55 Wireless Unit for service in Burma. A disbandment date has not yet been found.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Intelligence) Unit probably at Heliopolis in December 1941. It was under the control of the 8th Army in Italy by June 1944 but a disbandment date has not yet been found.

This unit was formed as a Wireless (Intelligence) Unit at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was in Florence, Italy by June 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 231 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at Colombo but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 222 Group, Colombo - Jun 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 231 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at Cheadle but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 26 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at Chicksands but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 26 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at Canterbury but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 26 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No HQ 2 TAF by December 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 224 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 225 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at Church Green but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 26 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 225 Group by December 1944.

This unit was formed at an unknown location but formation and disbandment dates have not yet been found. However, it was under the control of No 84 Group by December 1944.

This was formed on 14 May 1940 at Yatesbury with two DH 89s to provide flying classrooms for No 2 Electrical and Wireless School and its fate is unknown but was possibly absorbed into No 2 E&WS.