501 Squadron RAUXAF is based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, providing Logistics (Drivers) and Logistics (Supply, Storage and Distribution) specialists to support Defence. The Squadron fought with distinction in the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain. They deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Force Protection Squadron between 2001-13. Personnel are recruited from across the south of the country and the midlands.
1927 Formed as the 'City of Bristol' Squdron flying bombers.
1936 Changed to 'County of Gloucester' Squadron and changed role to a fighter squadron.
1938 Re-equipped with Hawker Hurricanes.
1940 Took part in the Battle of Britain.
1957 Disbanded as a flying Squadron to be reformed in 2001 as a Operations Support Squadron.
2014 Reformed as a Logistics Support Squadron; part of 85 (Expeditionary Logistics Wing).
2022 Re-grouped into No.2 Group as part of the RAF Support Force
1940 France and Low Countries
1940 Battle of Britain
1940 -1945 Home Defence
1940 -1944 Fortress Europe
1940 -1944 Channel and North Sea
1944 Normandy
1944 France and Germany
