II (AC) Squadron
Welcome to Number II (Army Cooperation) Squadron
The oldest fixed-wing flying squadron in the world. Since its formation in 1912, the Squadron has lived-up to its informal motto of 'Second to None'. Its many achievements include the first use of airborne cameras in 1914, the award of the first air Victoria Cross in 1915 and the first pictures of the D-Day landings in 1944. Today the Squadron remains a key part of the RAF's front-line, maintaining the capability to conduct reconnaissance and attack operations where ever and when ever required.
Officer Commanding II (AC) Squadron - Biography
WING COMMANDER N A TUCKER-LOWE MA MCMI RAF
OFFICER COMMANDING NO. II (ARMY COOPERATION) SQUADRON
Nick Tucker-Lowe was born in Guernsey in 1972 and after attending The Guernsey Grammar School, joined the Royal Air Force 1992. On completion of fast jet flying training he qualified as a pilot on the Jaguar.
He completed his first tour on No. 6 Squadron in the ground attack role and flew operations in the Balkans and Northern Iraq in addition to exercises across Europe, the USA and Canada. Subsequently he completed tours as a Qualified Weapons Instructor on the Jaguar Operational Conversion Unit and, on promotion to Squadron Leader, was the Jaguar Staff Officer on the Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit, Boscombe Down. Nick then transferred to the Tornado GR4 as a flight commander on No. 12 (Bomber) Squadron. During this tour he deployed twice to the Arabian Gulf where he flew operational sorties throughout Iraq. Furthermore as the Squadron lead for Air Land Integration, he forged close working relationships with the deploying British Brigades and Divisions in Basrah.
Promoted Wing Commander in 2008 Nick assumed the appointment of Principle Air Staff Officer in Headquarters 3rd (United Kingdom) Division. Subsequently he successfully completed Advanced Command and Staff College at the United Kingdom Defence Academy where he gained an MA in Defence Studies from King’s College London. He took command of No. II (Army Cooperation) Squadron in January 2011.
Wing Commander Tucker-Lowe is married with two children. In addition to a love of flying, he enjoys hill walking and sailing.