RAF History

Question 1

When was the RAF formed

Answer 1

1st April 1918

Question 2

What combined to make the RAF

Answer 2

The royal flying corps

The royal naval air service

Question 3

Who was appointed the first air chief of the RAF

Answer 3

Lord trenchard

Question 4

What are the 6 groups of the RAF

Answer 4

No1 - fast jet, ISTAR
No2 - military capability 
No11 - electronic warfare 
No22 - training + cadets + red arrows 
No38 - engineering, logistics 
No83 - op hw in the middle east

Question 5

What is the role of the RAF

Answer 5

To defend the UK and it’s interests 24/7
To provide the nation with choice in a time of conflict
To maximise public investment

Question 6

The RAFs mission statement

Answer 6

To provide agile, adaptable and a capable air force that is second to none

Question 7

What is the RAFs motto

Answer 7

Per ardva as Astra - through adversity to the stars

Question 8

Airmen ranks in order

Answer 8

Leading aircraftman
Senior aircraftman (+technician)
Lance corporal (regiment only)
Corporal 
Sergeant (+aircrew)
Flight sergeant (chief technician, +aircrew)
Warrant officer (+master aircrew)

Question 9

Officer ranks

Answer 9

Pilot 
Flying 
Flight lieutenant
Squadron leader
Wing commander 
Group captain 
Air commodore 
Air vice marshal 
Air marshal 
Air chief marshal 
Marshal of the RAF