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501 Squadron RAuxAF

Provides trained logistics personnel prepared for mobilisation to support the RAF on operations, both at home and abroad.

No Fear

About

  • Based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire
  • Providing Logistics (Drivers) and Logistics (Supply, Storage and Distribution) specialists to support Defence
  • Fought with distinction in the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain
  • 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

History

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).   

Based at

RAF Brize Norton

Battle honours

France and Low Countries 1940

Battle of Britain 1940

Home Defence 1940 -1945

Fortress Europe 1940 -1944

Channel and North Sea 1940 -1944

Normandy 1944

France and Germany 1944

Roles

Supply, Storage and Distribution Specialist
Logistics Driver
Logistics Officer

Contact

For media enquiries, please contact the media and communications team at RAF Brize Norton.

For recruitment enquiries, please phone: 01993897799 or 0345 606 9069

Media enquiries details for RAF Brize Norton