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606 Squadron RAuxAF

Provides reservists in ground-support branches to reinforce the Support Helicopter Force within Joint Helicopter Command.

Steadfast in support

About

  • Based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, Squadron personnel augment various ground branches: RAF Regiment, Operations, Engineering, Mechanical Transport, Supply, Catering, Personnel Support and Air Traffic Control
  • Formed 1996 as the Helicopter Support Squadron, before renaming as 606 (Chiltern) Squadron in 1999
  • The squadron recruits nationally due to its specialist role supporting JHC
  • Has deployed globally in the last decade

History

1939 - The squadron code ‘BG’ was allocated to No. 606 Squadron RAuxAF, but it was not activated during World War Two. 

1996 - Formed as the Helicopter Support Squadron of the RAuxAF at RAF Benson.

1999 - Awarded its 606 Squadron number after operations in the Balkans.

Based at

RAF Benson

Battle honours

606 Squadron does not have any Battle Honours at this time. 

Roles

Air and Space Operations Specialist (Flight Operations)
Chef
Electrician
Engineer Officer (Aerosystems)
Engineer Officer (CE)
Flight Operations Manager
Logistics Driver
Logistics Officer
Personnel Support Officer
Photographer
RAF Regiment Gunner
RAF Regiment Officer
Supply, Storage and Distribution Specialist
Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician

Contact

606 (Chiltern) Sqn RAuxAF, RAF Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 6AA

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

For recruitment enquiries, please phone: 0345 606 9069

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