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Middle Wallop Flying Station is a British Army airfield located near the Hampshire village of Middle Wallop. It is the Headquarters for the Army Air Corps , and the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team , and is also used for Army Air Corps training.
7 Army Aviation Regiment was formed c. 1969 at Airfield Camp, Netheravon. [1] In 1971, the regiment was renamed to 7 Regiment Army Aviation Corps. [1] During its time as a regular unit, the following squadrons and flights were part of the regiment: 651 Squadron, 658 Squadron, 2 Flight and 8 Flight. [1] 658 Squadron had reformed c. 1982. [7]
The Army Flying Museum covers the history of Army aviation from the Balloon sections of the Royal Engineers, through the establishment of the Royal Flying Corps in 1912 and air observation post (AOP) squadrons, and the establishment of the Army Air Corps in 1957 from the merger of the Glider Pilot Regiment and the AOP Squadrons.
C Flight, 660 Squadron AAC, Anduki Airfield in Seria, Brunei, (2x Scout AH.1) 664 Squadron AAC, St George's Barracks in Minden, West Germany, (Reconnaissance, 12x Gazelle AH.1), supported 1st British Corps; Development & Trials Squadron, Middle Wallop Flying Station, (12x Gazelle AH.1, under Director Army Air Corps. On 1 April 1990 renamed 667 ...
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During the Battle of Britain, 609 Squadron moved to RAF Middle Wallop as part of Fighter Command's efforts to defend the south coast of England, west of London. There was also an advanced flight based at RAF Warmwell. At this time, one third of the RAF's front-line squadrons were from the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.
On 15 August 234 Squadron was posted to RAF Middle Wallop, a part of No. 10 Group RAF flying in defence of Portsmouth, Southampton and other targets along the south coast. As there were fewer raids along the south coast than in the south east, about two thirds of patrols, scrambles and interceptions undertaken were flown in support of No. 11 ...
It is responsible for all of the Army Air Corps' groundcrew Phase 2 and 3 training, as well as the Ground Support Commanders Course for officers. The Regiment is based at Middle Wallop Flying Station and is made up of two squadrons: 676 Squadron is responsible for the administration and welfare of the phase 2 trainees at the Army Aviation ...