1(F) Monthly Update
Posted: 01 Jun 2022, 05:57
01/06/2022
First monthly update for 1(F)
Training
So far 1(F) has 14 pilots on its roster and can regularly field 6 on a given operation, which after a long while as the smaller of RAF Airs squadron is a real testament to the hard work of our pilots and instructors (Basher, Chocks and Hendo to name a few) at present we have 10 of which are combat ready to fly operational sorties with RAF Air UK.
Our training continues on all aspects of flying our prestigious bird from HMS Hermes/RAF Akrotiti where we deployed earlier in the year by way of a very detailed 2 week/ 4 flying night transition (all done in game) leaving from Kobuleti meeting up with the Hermes and her fleet and conducting shipborne training during her voyage until we departed her and landed at Cyprus....those flights were well received by our pilots too!
Operations
1(F) Remain to be at the forefront of strike operations at RAF Air UK along side the glorious 97 Squadron for ground pounding ability and reliability, we have conducted every RAF Air group mission without missing a single flight in the last few months always getting at least 4 jets in the air.
Joint Operations
1(F) have also been working behind the scenes with 41(f) conducting operations in Syria destabilising hostile forces using the great pilots of 41(f) to assist in our mission goal by providing us fighter sweeps and SEAD strikes prior to our run in on target which as far as I have been told are greatly enjoyed by the pilots of both 41(f) and 1(F) squadrons and we are continuing to run joint operations every few weeks to continue our progress on the ground. Most recently (31/05/22) conducting a strike against a chemical warhead storage facility with the use of 41(f)'s SEAD and sweep teams to get is safely in and out of the target area while opposed by red air defence and fighter units.
1(F) are also stand ready to assist any other squadron that gives us the call to cooperate in any joint operations!
First monthly update for 1(F)
Training
So far 1(F) has 14 pilots on its roster and can regularly field 6 on a given operation, which after a long while as the smaller of RAF Airs squadron is a real testament to the hard work of our pilots and instructors (Basher, Chocks and Hendo to name a few) at present we have 10 of which are combat ready to fly operational sorties with RAF Air UK.
Our training continues on all aspects of flying our prestigious bird from HMS Hermes/RAF Akrotiti where we deployed earlier in the year by way of a very detailed 2 week/ 4 flying night transition (all done in game) leaving from Kobuleti meeting up with the Hermes and her fleet and conducting shipborne training during her voyage until we departed her and landed at Cyprus....those flights were well received by our pilots too!
Operations
1(F) Remain to be at the forefront of strike operations at RAF Air UK along side the glorious 97 Squadron for ground pounding ability and reliability, we have conducted every RAF Air group mission without missing a single flight in the last few months always getting at least 4 jets in the air.
Joint Operations
1(F) have also been working behind the scenes with 41(f) conducting operations in Syria destabilising hostile forces using the great pilots of 41(f) to assist in our mission goal by providing us fighter sweeps and SEAD strikes prior to our run in on target which as far as I have been told are greatly enjoyed by the pilots of both 41(f) and 1(F) squadrons and we are continuing to run joint operations every few weeks to continue our progress on the ground. Most recently (31/05/22) conducting a strike against a chemical warhead storage facility with the use of 41(f)'s SEAD and sweep teams to get is safely in and out of the target area while opposed by red air defence and fighter units.
1(F) are also stand ready to assist any other squadron that gives us the call to cooperate in any joint operations!