What weapons do the RAF Regiment use?
Small arms and support weapons
- SA80 individual weapon.
- Glock 17.
- L115A3 Long range ‘sniper’ rifle.
- L129A1 sharpshooter rifle.
- 81mm mortar.
- Combat shotgun.
- General purpose machine gun.
- Grenade machine gun.
What is the RAF Regiment motto?
Per Ardua
The regiment’s motto is ‘Per Ardua’, which translates as ‘Through Adversity’. The RAF Regiment has seven regular and six reserve squadrons organised into seven wings.
Are 2 Mercian being disbanded?
“We are deeply disappointed that 2 Mercian has been selected to be disbanded. The battalion was formed in 2007 but can trace its history back to 1689. “In that short time, it has served with distinction on operations in Afghanistan (three tours), and in Cyprus.
Why is the RAF Regiment called rock apes?
Origin of the “Rock Ape” nickname The term came into use after an accident in the Western Aden Protectorate in November 1952. Two RAF Regiment officers serving with the Aden Protectorate Levies at Dhala decided to amuse themselves by going out to shoot some of the hamadryas baboons (locally referred to as “rock apes”).
What does the RAF Regiment Rapier Squadron do?
RAF REGIMENT RAPIER SQUADRON The Rapier system provides area, Low-Level Air- Defence (LLAD) over the area around the airbase to be defended. It consists of an Optical Tracker, a Fire Unit, a Radar and a Generator.
Where did the RAF use the Rapier missile system?
In 1974, the Rapier surface-to-air missile system entered service with the RAF Regiment, and equipped four squadrons protecting four RAF airfields in Germany. Detachments from the German Rapier Squadrons, particularly from RAF Gutersloh, deployed to San Carlos beach-head during the Falklands conflict to provide anti-aircraft cover.
When was the Rapier converted to Royal Artillery?
A Joint Service Rapier FSC OCU was formed at RAF Honington in 1983 to oversee both the RAF’s and 16 Regt Royal Artillery conversion to the new system. Rapier Field Standard B1 (M) squadrons of the RAF Regiment were 15 16 19 20 26 27 37 48 63 and 66 whilst Rapier 2000 was used by 15,16,26 and 37 Sqns.
Where was the first RAF Regiment in World War 2?
On 5 December 1944, twelve RAF Regiment squadrons deployed onto various airfields in southern Greece. They became engaged in fighting with Greek Communist Forces (ELAS) which wished to depose the Greek government at that time. No. 2848 Field Squadron was the first RAF unit to arrive in West Berlin in 1945 to secure Luftwaffe Flugplatz Gatow.