| No. 81 Group | |
|---|---|
| Active |
1940 - 1943 1952 - 1958 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Motto(s) | Fulmina Ex Igne Politiora |
No. 81 (Training) Group was a group within the Royal Air Force's Fighter Command during the Second World War and the post-war era.[1][2]
History[]
The group was formed on 16 December 1940 at RAF Sealand as part of Fighter Command to control the Operational Training Unit.[2] On 19 February 1941 it moved to Tallow Hall in Worcester and then on 22 December 1941 it was based at Avening Court in Gloucestershire.[2] It was disbanded on the 15 April 1943 when all controlled units were moved to No. 9 Group.[2]
The group was reformed on 1 Jan 1952 at RAF Watnall to control all training units within Fighter Command, on 16 May 1952 it moved to RAF Rudloe Manor.[2] It was finally disbanded on the 31 Mar 1958.[2]
Commanders[]
1940 to 1943[]
1952 to 1958[]
- 1 January 1952 - Air Commodore L W C Bower[1]
- January 1954 - Air Commodore C C McMullen[1]
- 19 February 1954 - Vacant[1]
- 2 April 1954 - Air Commodore H A V Hogan[1]
- 15 August 1955 - Air Commodore R C Mead[1]
References[]
- Sturtivant, Ray (2007). RAF Flying Training and Support Units since 1912. Air-Britain. ISBN 0-85130-365-X.
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