Signals Command of the Royal Air Force was formed on 3 November1958. The Command was formed by raising No. 90 Group to Command status. It was a relatively short-lived Command, lasting only until 1 January1969, when it was absorbed by Strike Command by being reduced to group status. It had five Air Officers Commanding during its existence. The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ... November 3 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 58 days remaining. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... 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. ...
Authority is delegated from the AFB to the RAF'scommands.
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.
RAF Andover has a unique place in British history, as the first British military unit to be equipped with helicopters, the Helicopter Training School, was formed in January 1945 at RAF Andover under the command of Squadron Leader B.H. Arkell.
In 1955, RAF Andover was honoured with the freedom of the Borough of Andover.
RAF Andover was subsequently the home of a number of communications squadrons, the last one of which was No.
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