Air Support Command of the Royal Air Force was formed on 1 August1967 by the redesignation of Transport Command. Its change of name reflected the change of emphasis of the Command from merely transporting materials and men around the world to providing general support to RAF operations around the world. It only lasted a short time as a command, and it was absorbed into Strike Command on 1 September1972 forming No. 38 Group and No. 46 Group within Strike Command. The former was designated as a tactical support and the latter as a strategical support group. The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the UK Armed Forces. ... August 1st is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... RAF Transport Command was an RAF Command which controlled all transport aircraft of the air force. ... Strike Command is the successor organisation in the Royal Air Force to RAF Bomber Command, RAF Fighter Command and RAF Coastal Command of WWII fame. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...
RAF squadrons are somewhat analogous to the regiments of the British army, in that they have histories and traditions going back to their formation, regardless of where they are currently based, which aircraft they are operating, etc. They can be awarded standards and battle honours for meritorious service.
RAF personnel who have risen to prominence either by their actions whilst serving, or subsequently are detailed at List of famous Royal Air Force members.
The Tornado F.3 is the RAF'sair defence fighter aircraft, based at RAF Leuchars and RAF Leeming to defend the UK’s airspace.
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