RAF High Wycombe
RAF High Wycombe is a major administrative support station hosting HQ Air Command, several Groups, the European Air Group and the Headquarters of UK Space Command.
- Where
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Based here
- 1 Space Operations SquadronUK Space Command unit within the National Space Operations Centre
- European Air GroupMultinational air forces interoperability group (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands)
- HQ Air CommandThe main Command in the RAF, controlling the RAF's frontline aircraft.
- International Defence Training (RAF)Training for the international defence community
- No 1 GroupResponsible for most of the RAF's front-line force elements: the Air Mobility Force, Air and Space Warfare Centre, Combat Air Force and ISTAR Force.
- No 11 GroupProvides command and control of air operations worldwide, including UK air defence through the National Air & Space Operations Centre, the Joint Force Air Component and 83 Expeditionary Air Group.
- No 2 GroupLooks after RAF Air Bases and includes Global Enablement, providing very high readiness forces for the RAF and Defence.
- No 22 GroupProvides trained personnel for the RAF and other Services: officer and recruit training, flying and technical training, and the RAF Air Cadets.
- RAF Safety CentreRAF safety management
- UK Space CommandHeadquartered at RAF High Wycombe, delivering and coordinating space outputs; RAF Fylingdales falls under it.
Sources
- RAF High Wycombe | Royal Air Force Royal Air Force