47 air despatch squadron rlc

The first 47 company was a horse transport company. Elements of 47 air despatch squadron royal logistic corps rlc air despatchers provide air drop of supplies via aircraft such as cs. Squadrons allocated to active regiments of the royal logistic corps under army 2020 author. The royal logistic corps rlc are the armys professional logisticians who keep the field army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing, by supplying it with everything. View philip pascoes profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. By rlc web editor 20th august 2014 on 7 august 2014 with summer leave in sight, 47 air despatch squadron received a call activating two air despatch crews, preparing loads from uk aid for air despatch in northern iraq. The douglas dc3 dakota has, since arnhem, been the emblem of the rafs air despatch. It stands outside 47 ad squadron rlc at raf station brize norton. Today, the only air despatch unit left in the british army, is 47 ad sqn rlc, based at raf lyneham. Officer commanding at 47 air despatch squadron watchfield, oxfordshire, united kingdom 323 connections. Officer commanding at joint helicopter support squadron. In its role as the air assault task force aatf, the brigade is an airmobile force with the capability to deploy around the world at short notice. Commissioned by 47 air despatch squadron, the royal logistic corps, to commemorate the opening of dakota lines at raf brize norton on the 28th january 20.

Department for international development with crown agents and international procurement agency caipa. Oct 08, 2010 there is only one regular unit that does ad, 47 ad sqn. In its role as the air assault task force aatf, the brigade is an air mobile force with the capability to deploy around the world at short notice. The year 2000 saw the 100th anniversary of the formation 47 company army service corps. This also includes cargo to be dropped from an aircraft. Air despatchers have served worldwide on training, operations and famine relief duties.

After flying out over the atlantic, they spotted the yacht and coordinated rescue efforts from the air, with the royal navys hms dragon picking the crew up. Air despatcher, 47 ad squadron rlc army rumour service. The air despatch troop, providing aircrew to 47 air despatch squadron royal logistics corps, who deliver logistical resupply to ground troops from the rafs c hercules transport aircraft. Welcome to forces reunited the place where you can find information and friends from air despatch squadron we are the largest and fastest growing community of uk forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members. The royal logistic corps rlc are the armys professional logisticians who keep the field army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing, by supplying it with everything it needs, wherever it is deployed throughout the world. On the 18th dec 1962 they were deployed to labuan due to the outbreak of hostilities against the sultan of brunei. One of the roles allocated to ract was the air dispatch role. They were easily distinguishable from other units as they always wore their own formation sign wherever they were in the world a golden. Cds bundles being prepared at raf cyprus by rlc personnel for 47 ad squadron.

From the mid1970s until the mid1990s 1st air transport support regiment comprised two air dispatch squadrons. The winners of the 2015 european supply chain excellence awards were revealed last night at a glittering ceremony in london. Air despatch group, royal army service corps royal corps. A proportion of air assault regiment personnel are parachute trained. The army reserve squadron was disbanded in 1994 and reservists transferred to 176 ad sqn. Secondly, over the river severn as part of a threeship sortie that included dropping low through the low flying areas of wales and over abingdon to conduct some aerial delivery training alongside 47 air despatch squadron, the royal logistic corps, air assault support regiment. Reorganisation in 20 resulted in colchester based 15 air assault close support squadron rlc being. Details of the department for international development and the armys 47 air despatch squadrons role in delivering humanitarian aid to northern iraq, between the 9th and th august.

This was the first air despatch unit to be raised outside of the regular army and, in 1971, the troop was relocated to bristol and then, subsequently, to chippenham in wiltshire, so as to be near to its regular army counterpart, 47 air despatch. There is now only one air despatch unit in the british army, 47 air despatch squadron rlc royal logistic corps. The regt is based in south cerney, the sqn in lyneham. British army units from 1945 on squadrons 41 to 50. Air despatchers from 47 air despatch squadron, air assault support regiment royal logistic corps were alerted to provide a crew of five lookouts on the aircraft. I know 47 ad squadron is based at raf lyneham so could it be there. There is only one regular unit that does ad, 47 ad sqn. Operation market garden is big part of the history of the air despatch trade. Following the exercise xv1193 separated for a solo exercise involving a simulated air drop in glen tilt, a couple of miles north of blair atholl. It consists of seven air despatch crews who are responsible for the receipt of vital stores and combat supplies, their packaging for air drop, their. Squadrons allocated to active regiments of the royal logistic corps under army. The primary role of the sqn is the mounting of the strategic reserve. James harold mba officer commanding 47 air despatch. The air despatch association bought this dakota aircraft as a memorial to despatchers who lost their lives in the service of their country.

When you find it, write your name and date in the logbook. Post 2010 sdsr 47 air despatch squadron rlc 47 ad sqn are now part of air assault support regiment rlc aasr, located at raf brize norton. Other examples include zimbabwe in 19791980 and the kurdish relief operation in 1991. Jadteus primary role is to conduct operational trials and evaluation to develop the delivery by air of manpower, machines and materiel on behalf of sponsors, read more here. In addition to supporting 16 air assault brigade, the squadron may find itself working alongside personnel from 3 commando brigade, uksf and also providing support to.

The naming of dakota lines pays homage to the importance of the dakota aircraft within the air despatch community. Jul 28, 2015 an insight into life as a soldier in air assault support regiment rlc. Produced for the heavy drop training section of 47 air despatch squadron rlc. Squadrons allocated to active regiments of the royal. The naming of dakota lines pays homage to the importance of the dakota aircraft within the air.

Squadrons allocated to active regiments of the royal logistic. The air despatch troop role is to push a platform out of the aircrafts open rear ramp in flight at the right moment to allow the parachute to open. On 27 may 1993, lcpl bernard mannings hercules xv193 was on a lowlevel navigation exercise with two. Use a gpsenabled device to navigate to the provided coordinates. This particular aircraft flew during operation dynamo the berlin airlift. Dec 08, 2014 post 2010 sdsr 47 air despatch squadron rlc 47 ad sqn are now part of air assault support regiment rlc aasr, located at raf brize norton. An insight into life as a soldier in air assault support regiment rlc. Jul, 2009 i know 47 ad squadron is based at raf lyneham so could it be there. On 27 may 1993, lcpl bernard mannings hercules xv193 was on a lowlevel navigation exercise with two other hercules aircraft over pitlochry. It is the sole remaining regular air despatch unit of the british army. It functions in tandem with the tactical support aircraft of the royal air force. Somebody will confirm im sure but i didnt think you could join straight into ad as they have their own selection process. Nov 17, 2015 47 air despatch squadron rlc, air assault support regiment rlc.

The opening ceremony was performed by her royal highness the princess royal. Cds bundles being prepared at raf cyprus by rlc personnel. Following the exercise xv1193 separated for a solo exercise involving a simulated airdrop in glen tilt, a. View profile view profile badges view similar profiles. It is my great honour to be here today to represent 47 air despatch squadron, the air despatch association and air despatchers throughout the world. Sep 04, 2014 details of the department for international development and the armys 47 air despatch squadron s role in delivering humanitarian aid to northern iraq, between the 9th and th august. Formed from no 1 strategic reserve movement control squadron, r.

Air despatch squadron historical information to view free. If you take something from the container, leave something in exchange. Instructional video explaining the preparation for the air drop of a medium stressed platform or msp used as a pallet when dropping heavy loads from aircraft from a lockheed hercules. Cds bundles being prepared at raf cyprus by rlc personnel for. Combined with 50 mc sqn to form 4950 movement control squadron. Air despatch group, royal army service corps royal corps of. The original 47th squadron had been 47th company of the army service corps, a horse transport company formed in 1900. Enter your email address to subscribe to think defence and. This was the first air despatch unit to be raised outside of the regular army and, in 1971, the troop was relocated to bristol and then, subsequently, to chippenham in wiltshire, so as to be near to its regular army counterpart, 47 air despatch squadron, rct. The regiment lost one air assault squadron 15 sqn, disbanded but took command of 65 sqn. I did search the forum for previous threads but only found a few regarding air assault support regiment which i believe 47 squadron is attached to. Military pallets, boxes and containers part 7 air despatch. Air assault task force in army 2020 uk armed forces. Philip pascoe oc 47 air despatch sqn british army linkedin.

On friday 17th march 2017 we had a delivery from 47 air despatch squadron rlc who brought a temporary display for the museum. Oct 19, 2009 the original 47th squadron had been 47th company of the army service corps, a horse transport company formed in 1900. The 47 hundred 4700 miles by 47 air despatch squadron over 80 air despatchers from 47 air despatch squadron, air assault support regiment rlc and the joint aerial delivery trials and. If anyone has any other information regarding this role then please share your thoughts. On 27 may 1993, lcpl bernard mannings hercules xv193 was on a lowlevel navigation exercise with two other hercules aircraft overpitlochry. Enter your email address to subscribe to think defence and receive.