RAF Knowledge

Question 1

when was the RAF created

Answer 1

• 1st of April 1918
• First independent air force in the world
• Amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.

Question 2

How many people are in the RAF?

Answer 2

• 31,750 regular

- 1,860 reserves

Question 3

How many RAF bases are there ?

Answer 3

• 38

Question 4

Chief of the defence staff ?

Answer 4

• General Sir Nick Carter

Question 5

Chief of the Air Staff ?

Answer 5

• Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Hillier

- He is the 29th (CAS)

Question 6

Oficer ranks (11)

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

NCO Ranks (6)

Answer 7

• Leading Aircraftsman
• Senior Aircraftsman
• Corporal
• Sergeant
• Flight sergeant
• Warrant Officer