RAF Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
when was the RAF created
A
- 1st of April 1918
- First independent air force in the world
- Amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.
2
Q
How many people are in the RAF?
A
- 31,750 regular
- 1,860 reserves
3
Q
How many RAF bases are there ?
A
- 38
4
Q
Chief of the defence staff ?
A
- General Sir Nick Carter
5
Q
Chief of the Air Staff ?
A
- Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Hillier
- He is the 29th (CAS)
6
Q
Oficer ranks (11)
A
- Pilot officer
- Flying Officer
- Flight lieutenant
- Squadron Leader
- Wing Commander
- Group Captain
- Air commodore
- Air Vice marshal
- Air Marshal
- Air chief marshal
- Marshall of the royal air force
7
Q
NCO Ranks (6)
A
- Leading Aircraftsman
- Senior Aircraftsman
- Corporal
- Sergeant
- Flight sergeant
- Warrant Officer
