Acp 31 Sect 2 Flashcards

(13 cards)

1
Q

Which two organisations amalgamated to form the RAF?

A

RNAS & RFC

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2
Q

Who is the father of the RAF?

A

Lord Trechard

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3
Q

Which RAF fighter was developed from the aircraft that won the Schneider Trophy?

A

Spitfire-developed from supermarine S.6B

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4
Q

When did the Battle of Britain begin ?

A

May 1940

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5
Q

Which aircraft was the first RAF jet powered bomber?

A

Meteor

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6
Q

What is the world’s first V/STOL aircraft threat entered service in the RAF IN 1969?

A

Harrier

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7
Q

When did the Falkland Island conflict happen ?

A

1982

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8
Q

Which aircraft was used to fly the longest range strategic bombing missions in the history of air power during the Falkland’s conflict?

A

Vulcan

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9
Q

Where is the headquarters if the RAF Strike Command based ?

A

RAF Wycombe

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10
Q

No 3 group has responsibility for what?

A

Air Defence aircraft

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11
Q

HQAC is part of what ?

A

RAF Personnel and Training Command

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12
Q

Security on an RAF station is the responsibility of what ?

A

Everybody on the station

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13
Q

The RAF was founded in…

A

1918

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