Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing
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The Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing (JSFAW) is a Royal Air Force (RAF) and British Army joint service organisation that coordinates the provision of aviation support to the United Kingdom Special Forces.[1][2]
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Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing (JSFAW) | |
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Active | 2 April 2001 – present[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force British Army |
Role | Special operations aviation support |
Size | Two squadrons |
Part of | United Kingdom Special Forces |
Stations | Headquarters – RAF Odiham No. 7 Sqn RAF – RAF Odiham No. 658 Sqn AAC – Stirling Lines |
Motto(s) | Resolute |
Aircraft | Boeing Chinook HC6 Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin II |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Group Captain Nicholas Knight (RAF Odiham station commander) |
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The wing is under the peacetime command of the Station Commander of RAF Odiham. However the Army and RAF retain full command of their respective personnel.[1]