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602 Squadron RAuxAF

Provides trained reservists prepared to deploy within the UK and overseas in support of RAF operations.

Beware the crossed lion

About

  • Based in Glasgow, its main focus is on support to Air Operations, Air Battle Management, and Intelligence
  • Recruits those with no previous military experience, skilled entrants with directly transferable skills, and ex-regulars from any service
  • Roles available include Flight Operations Assistant, Intelligence Analyst, Aerospace Systems Operator, Cyberspace Communication Specialist, and Logistics Driver
  • The Squadron recruits in Scotland and the North East of England

History

1925 - Formed at Renfrew.

1933 – Performed the first flight over Mount Everest.

1939 – Credited with shooting down the first enemy aircraft over the UK during World War Two.

1957 – Disbanded as a flying Squadron.

2006 – Reformed in Glasgow.  Currently operating as a General Support Squadron.

Battle honours

Home Defence 1940 -1945*

Battle of Britain 1940*

Fortress Europe 1940 -1944*

Channel and North Sea 1940-1943*

Dieppe 1942*

France and Germany 1944-1945*

Normandy 1944*

(Honours marked with an asterisk, may be emblazoned on the Squadron Standard)

Roles

Flight Operations Manager
Photographer
Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Officer
Flight Operations Assistant

Contact

602 (City of Glasgow) Sqn RAuxAF, 155 Carmunnock Rd, Kings Park, Glasgow G44 5SS.

For recruitment enquiries, please phone: 0345 606 9069

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