{"title":"RAF Squadrons 602 to 7644","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Air Force maintains a modern, high-capability force structured around seven main operating bases in the UK, with additional overseas stations supporting global operations. Frontline combat air power is centered on **RAF Coningsby** and **RAF Lossiemouth**, home to multiple Eurofighter Typhoon squadrons responsible for Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) air defense intercepts in southern and northern UK airspace respectively. **RAF Marham** hosts the F-35B Lightning force, including No. 617 \"Dambusters\" Squadron and the joint RAF\/Royal Navy 809 Naval Air Squadron, alongside the Operational Conversion Unit (207 Squadron), enabling fifth-generation stealth strike and carrier-enabled power projection. Maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare are conducted from **RAF Lossiemouth** by No. 120 and 201 Squadrons flying the P-8A Poseidon, with the base also preparing to receive E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft for No. 8 Squadron. Air mobility is anchored at **RAF Brize Norton**, operating Voyager tankers, Atlas C.1 and Globemaster transports, while intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets operate from **RAF Waddington**. Training occurs primarily at **RAF Valley** (fast-jet) and **RAF Cranwell** (officer and initial training), complemented by support from bases like **RAF Benson** (helicopters) and overseas sites such as **RAF Akrotiri** in Cyprus. This distributed structure ensures the RAF's agility in defending UK interests, supporting NATO allies, and projecting power worldwide amid evolving security challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"602-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"602 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, currently based in Glasgow, is a distinguished Royal Auxiliary Air Force unit that recruits reservists from across Scotland to support the RAF in specialized roles such as Intelligence, Flight Operations, and Photography. Re-formed in 2006, it continues a proud Scottish aviation tradition. Formed in 1925, the squadron holds a significant place in the history books: it was the first Auxiliary unit to be equipped with the Supermarine Spitfire, receiving them even before some Regular squadrons. In 1939, its pilots flew the first sortie of the Second World War over British soil and were credited (jointly with No. 603 Squadron) with shooting down the first German aircraft over the UK—a Heinkel He 111 over the Firth of Forth. Its badge features the Scottish Lion Rampant, and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"827\"\u003eCave Leonem Cruciatum\u003c\/i\u003e (\"Beware the crossed\/tormented lion\"), serves as a fierce warning to any who threaten its home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842502848849,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/602SquadronrauxafLMUG.jpg?v=1768672467"},{"product_id":"603-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"603 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, headquartered in a historic townhouse on Learmonth Terrace in Edinburgh, is a prestigious Royal Auxiliary Air Force unit that recruits reservists from across Scotland for specialized roles in Force Protection, Intelligence, and RAF Police. Re-formed in 1999, it provides critical support to RAF bases and operations worldwide, including recent deployments to the Falklands and Cyprus. Formed in 1925, the squadron has an illustrious combat record; flying Spitfires in World War II, its pilots shared credit (with No. 602 Squadron) for shooting down the first German aircraft over British soil near the Firth of Forth in October 1939. It later gained fame for its heroic defence of Malta. The squadron maintained a unique bond with the late Queen Elizabeth II, who served as its Honorary Air Commodore for over 60 years. Its badge depicts Edinburgh Castle, and its Scots dialect motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"923\"\u003eGin Ye Daur\u003c\/i\u003e (\"If You Dare\"), perfectly captures its defiant spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842515202385,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/603SquadronrauxafLMUG.jpg?v=1768672711"},{"product_id":"605-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"605 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, currently stationed at RAF Cosford, is a key Royal Auxiliary Air Force unit serving the West Midlands. Re-formed in 2014 after a lengthy hiatus, it functions as a Logistics Support Squadron, recruiting and training reservists in critical trades including logistics, RAF Police, and intelligence to augment regular forces. Formed in 1926 at Castle Bromwich, the squadron has a storied combat history; it was a highly effective Hurricane unit during the Battle of Britain, at one point commanded by the famous ace Peter Townsend. Its service record also includes a tragic chapter in the Far East during World War II, where the squadron was deployed to defend Singapore and Java before many of its personnel were captured by Japanese forces in 1942. Its badge features a Bear and Ragged Staff—the traditional emblem of the Earls of Warwick—accompanied by the vigilant motto \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"909\"\u003eNunquam dormio\u003c\/i\u003e (\"I never sleep\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842522378577,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/605squadronrauxafLMUG.jpg?v=1768672796"},{"product_id":"606-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"606 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 606 (Chiltern) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, currently stationed at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, serves as the premier reserve support unit for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003eJoint Helicopter Command\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike its sister \"600-series\" squadrons, it does not possess a World War II fighter heritage; the number 606 was reserved in the 1930s but never used, meaning the squadron was not officially formed until 1996 (gaining squadron status in 1999). It was established with a specific, modern mandate: to provide specialist ground support—including logistics, engineering, and operations staff—for the RAF's Support Helicopter Force, particularly the Puma and Chinook fleets. As one of the largest units in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, its personnel are frequently integrated into regular units for overseas deployments. Its badge features a Hart (deer) standing on a log, symbolizing its home in the Chiltern Hills, accompanied by the motto \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"895\"\u003eBene qui sedulo\u003c\/i\u003e (\"He who acts diligently acts well\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842525917521,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/606squadronLMUG.jpg?v=1768672883"},{"product_id":"607-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"607 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 607 (County of Durham) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, currently stationed at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire, is a resurgent Royal Auxiliary Air Force unit that recruits reservists from the North East of England. Re-formed in 2015 after nearly 60 years of disbandment, it operates as a General Service Support Squadron, providing the RAF with highly skilled personnel in diverse fields such as engineering, logistics, and intelligence to bolster regular forces. Formed in 1930, the squadron possesses a gritty combat heritage; it fought bitterly during the Battle of France flying obsolete Gloster Gladiator biplanes before transitioning to Hurricanes for the Battle of Britain. Later in the war, it deployed to the Far East, where its Spitfires played a crucial role in the defence of Imphal against the Japanese in Burma. Its badge features a winged lion—derived from the crest of the Marquess of Londonderry, the unit's first Honorary Air Commodore—and its motto is \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"951\"\u003eLocus laudis\u003c\/i\u003e (\"A place of honour\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842530210129,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/607SquadronRAUXAFLMUG.jpg?v=1768672966"},{"product_id":"609-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"609 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 609 (West Riding) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, based at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire, is a highly distinguished Royal Auxiliary Air Force unit primarily tasked with Force Protection. Re-formed in 1998, it recruits reservists from Yorkshire and the surrounding regions to serve as RAF Regiment gunners and support staff, defending RAF assets at home and abroad. Formed in 1936, the squadron has one of the most famous combat records of the Auxiliary Air Force. Flying Spitfires during the Battle of Britain, it was the first squadron to reach 100 confirmed kills. It also pioneered the use of the Hawker Typhoon in a ground-attack role, devastating German armour in Normandy. Its badge features the White Rose of York surrounded by hunting horns, and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"748\"\u003eTally Ho\u003c\/i\u003e, reflects the aggressive spirit of its fighter pilot heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842533486929,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/609SquadronRAUXAFLMUG.jpg?v=1768673039"},{"product_id":"611-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"611 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 611 (West Lancashire) Squadron\u003c\/strong\u003e, currently stationed at RAF Woodvale near Formby, serves as a General Service Support Squadron, recruiting reservists from across the North West of England and North Wales. Re-formed in 2013, it provides the RAF with specialists in engineering, logistics, intelligence, and media operations to support global missions. Formed in 1936 at RAF Speke (now Liverpool John Lennon Airport), the squadron has a proud fighter heritage; it was the first operational unit to fly the Spitfire Mk IX and provided air cover for the D-Day landings and Operation Market Garden. Uniquely, its historic standard is laid up in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. Its badge features the Red Rose of Lancaster and a Trident, symbolizing its connection to the port city of Liverpool, while its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"810\"\u003eBeware Beware\u003c\/i\u003e, serves as a direct warning to its enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842538172753,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/611squadronrauxafLMUG.jpg?v=1768673122"},{"product_id":"612-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"612 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 612 (County of Aberdeen) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, based at Leuchars Station (formerly RAF Leuchars) in Scotland, is the Royal Air Force's specialized Air Transportable Surgical Squadron. Uniquely within the RAuxAF, it is a medical reserve unit, recruiting doctors, nurses, paramedics, and support staff who are trained to set up and operate field hospitals in combat zones or humanitarian disaster areas. Formed in 1937, the squadron originally served as an Army Co-operation unit before transitioning to Coastal Command during World War II, where its Whitley and Wellington bombers patrolled the North Sea and Atlantic for U-boats. Its badge features a trident—a nod to its maritime past—and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"693\"\u003eVigilando custodimus\u003c\/i\u003e (\"We guard by watching\"), has evolved from referring to coastal patrols to monitoring the health and survival of injured personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842543186257,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/612squadronrauxafLMUG.jpg?v=1768673240"},{"product_id":"614-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"614 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 614 (County of Glamorgan) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, currently stationed in Cardiff, is the only Royal Auxiliary Air Force unit based in Wales. Re-formed in 2014, it operates as a General Service Support Squadron, drawing on the diverse civilian skills of the Welsh population to provide the RAF with intelligence analysts, media specialists, photographers, and logistics personnel. Formed in 1937, the squadron has a varied history; it began as an Army Co-operation unit before moving to the Mediterranean theatre in World War II. There, it became famous as a \"Pathfinder\" force, using Halifax bombers to drop flares and mark targets for the main bomber stream over Italy and the Balkans. Its badge features a Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) holding a leek, unmistakably marking its Welsh identity, accompanied by the motto \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"807\"\u003eCodaf I Geisio\u003c\/i\u003e (\"I Rise to Search\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842548494673,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/614squadronrauxafLMUG.jpg?v=1768673351"},{"product_id":"616-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"616 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 616 (South Yorkshire) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, currently stationed at RAF Waddington, is a pioneering Royal Auxiliary Air Force unit specifically re-formed in 2019 to support the RAF’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) force. Unlike general support squadrons, it recruits reservists with niche technical and analytical skills to work directly alongside regular crews on sophisticated platforms like the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"433\"\u003eRC-135W Rivet Joint\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"461\"\u003eMQ-9 Reaper\u003c\/b\u003e. Formed in 1938, the squadron holds a monumental place in aviation history: in July 1944, it became the first operational unit in the Allied air forces to fly jet aircraft, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"650\"\u003eGloster Meteor\u003c\/b\u003e. Its pilots used the speed of these early jets to intercept V-1 flying bombs, famously using their wingtips to \"tip\" the gyroscopically controlled bombs out of the sky. Its badge features the White Rose of York, and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"892\"\u003eNulla Rosa Sine Spina\u003c\/i\u003e (\"No rose without a thorn\"), serves as a timeless reminder of its stinging capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842555703633,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/616SquadronRAUXAFLMUG.jpg?v=1768673435"},{"product_id":"617-squadron-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"617 Squadron Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 617 Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e (DCXVII Squadron), stationed at RAF Marham, is one of the world's most famous military aviation units, currently serving as a frontline strike squadron operating the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"183\"\u003eLockheed Martin F-35B Lightning\u003c\/b\u003e. As a carrier-capable unit, it regularly deploys aboard the HMS \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"279\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e, projecting fifth-generation air power globally. Formed in 1943 specifically for Operation Chastise, the squadron earned its legendary nickname, \"The Dambusters,\" by breaching the Möhne and Eder dams in Germany using Barnes Wallis's \"bouncing bombs.\" Throughout World War II, it evolved into the RAF's premier precision-bombing force, delivering massive ordnance like the Tallboy and Grand Slam earthquake bombs to destroy hardened targets such as the Tirpitz battleship. Its badge depicts a dam bursting, and its French motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"823\"\u003eAprès moi le déluge\u003c\/i\u003e (\"After me, the flood\"), remains a chillingly accurate description of the devastation it has historically unleashed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842558751057,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/617SquadronLMUG.jpg?v=1768673557"},{"product_id":"622-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"622 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 622 Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, stationed at RAF Brize Norton, holds a distinct position within the Royal Auxiliary Air Force as a specialized \"Aircrew Reserve\" unit. Unlike typical reserve squadrons that provide ground support, No. 622 is composed of highly experienced ex-regular pilots, weapon systems officers, and loadmasters who return to service to fly operationally alongside full-time crews. They seamlessly integrate into the RAF’s Air Mobility Force, operating the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"462\"\u003eAirbus A400M Atlas\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"482\"\u003eC-17 Globemaster III\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"508\"\u003eAirbus Voyager\u003c\/b\u003e on missions ranging from troop transport to global logistics. Formed in 1943, the squadron began its life as a heavy bomber unit, flying Short Stirlings and Avro Lancasters as part of No. 3 Group's relentless night offensive over Germany. This heritage of operating in the dark is permanently recognized in its badge, which features a long-eared owl, and its Latin motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"895\"\u003eBellamus noctu\u003c\/i\u003e (\"We fight by night\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842563633489,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/622SquadronRAUXAFLMUG.jpg?v=1768674015"},{"product_id":"2503-squadron-rauxaf-regiment-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"2503 Squadron RAUXAF Regiment Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 2503 (County of Lincoln) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, stationed at RAF Waddington, is a distinguished unit of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment. It serves as a specialized Field Squadron, recruiting and training part-time reservist gunners in infantry tactics, weaponry, and fieldcraft to provide robust Force Protection for RAF airfields and aircraft. Formed in 1979, it holds the historic distinction of being the very first Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment squadron to be established in the modern era. Since then, its personnel have been heavily utilized, deploying alongside regular forces to major conflict zones including Iraq (Operation Telic) and Afghanistan (Operation Herrick) to secure vital airbases. deeply rooted in its local geography, the squadron’s badge features the famous \"Lincoln Imp\"—a legendary stone carving found inside Lincoln Cathedral—and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"871\"\u003eThorough\u003c\/i\u003e, reflects the meticulous and complete nature of its defensive operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842576019793,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/2503SquadronRAUXAFRegimentLMUG.jpg?v=1768674138"},{"product_id":"2620-squadron-rauxaf-regiment-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"2620 Squadron RAUXAF Regiment Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 2620 (County of Norfolk) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, stationed at RAF Marham, is a frontline field unit of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment dedicated to Force Protection. Tasked with defending RAF assets, personnel, and operating bases from ground attack, the squadron trains reservist gunners in infantry tactics, weaponry, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence. Formed in 1983, it has a strong operational record, having mobilized personnel for service in Iraq (Operation Telic) and Afghanistan (Operation Herrick), as well as supporting air policing missions in the Baltics. While it was originally linked to North Herts and had a different crest, its current identity is firmly rooted in Norfolk. Its badge features a hooded crow—a bird traditionally associated with the county's desolate breckland—and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"839\"\u003eDum Spiro Spero\u003c\/i\u003e (\"While I breathe, I hope\"), underscores the resilience and endurance required of its personnel in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842578936145,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/2620SquadronRAUXFRegimentLMUG.jpg?v=1768674219"},{"product_id":"2622-highland-squadron-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"2622 (Highland) Squadron Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 2622 (Highland) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, based at RAF Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth, is the premier Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment unit in Scotland. 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Its badge features a wildcat—a fierce predator native to the Scottish Highlands—and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"824\"\u003eSeasaimh gu Daingean\u003c\/i\u003e (\"Stand Firm\"), is written in Scottish Gaelic, reflecting its deep cultural roots in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842580771153,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/2622highlandsquadronLMUG.jpg?v=1768674305"},{"product_id":"2623-squadron-rauxaf-regiment-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"2623 Squadron RAUXAF Regiment Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 2623 (East Anglian) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, stationed at RAF Honington in Suffolk, is a specialized Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment unit dedicated to Force Protection. Re-formed in its current capacity to support the RAF's frontline operations, it recruits reservist gunners who are trained in infantry skills, fieldcraft, and advanced weaponry to defend airbases and aircraft from ground threats. Formed in 1979, the squadron was originally tasked with defending RAF Honington against Soviet Special Forces during the Cold War. It has since evolved through various roles, including a period as a specialized Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) unit, and has deployed personnel to Iraq and Afghanistan. Its deep regional connection is proudly displayed on its badge, which features a Wolf—symbolizing the Danish \"Wolfmen\" who settled East Anglia—and crossed arrows representing the martyrdom of St. Edmund. Its motto is unique for being in Anglo-Saxon: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"965\"\u003eGebeorgan Ond Werian\u003c\/i\u003e (\"Protect and Defend\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842583818577,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/2623SquadronrauxafregimentLMUG.jpg?v=1768674421"},{"product_id":"2624-squadron-rauxaf-regiment-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"2624 Squadron RAUXAF Regiment Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eNo. 2624 (County of Oxford) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e currently stationed at RAF Brize Norton,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a vital Field Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e As the primary reserve Force Protection unit for the RAF's largest station,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is responsible for the ground defence of the Air Mobility Force and its critical transport aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The squadron recruits and trains volunteer gunners in advanced infantry skills,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e fieldcraft,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and weaponry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring they are ready to seamlessly integrate with regular RAF Regiment units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Formed in 1982 during the height of the Cold War to secure local airfields,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the squadron has since seen extensive active service,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e deploying personnel to protect operating bases in conflict zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Its badge features an Ox crossing a ford—a direct heraldic reference to the city and county of Oxford—and its motto,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"857\" class=\"\"\u003eDefendemus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (\"We shall defend\"),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e succinctly captures its protective mandate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842587259217,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/2624SquadronRAUXAFRegimentLMUG.jpg?v=1768674536"},{"product_id":"4624-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"4624 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 4624 (County of Oxford) Movements Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, based at RAF Brize Norton, is the largest unit in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and serves as a vital logistics pillar for the UK's global air mobility operations. As a specialized \"Movements\" squadron, its reservists are expertly trained to handle the complex loading and unloading of passengers, hazardous cargo, and military equipment on the RAF’s heavy transport fleet, including the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"436\"\u003eC-17 Globemaster III\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"458\"\u003eA400M Atlas\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"475\"\u003eVoyager\u003c\/b\u003e. Formed in 1982, the squadron was almost immediately pressed into service to support the Falklands War and has since been mobilized for virtually every major British overseas operation, from the Gulf War to Afghanistan. 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Its mission is to transform RAF transport aircraft into flying hospitals, providing critical in-flight medical care to sick and injured personnel as they are moved from the point of injury to the UK. Re-formed in 1983 following lessons learned from the Falklands War, the squadron recruits highly qualified medical professionals—including consultants, nurses, and paramedics—from the NHS and private sector. They have played a vital role in recent conflicts, particularly in Afghanistan, where they staffed the Critical Care Air Support Teams (CCAST) and the Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERT), saving countless lives in the back of Chinooks and C-17s. 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The unit was the service's primary authority on air-dropped weapons, tasked with the high-risk mission of neutralizing unexploded bombs, clearing active ranges, and dealing with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in hostile environments. Formed in 1943 to cope with the vast quantities of unexploded ordnance (UXO) across Europe, the squadron later played a crucial role in the Falklands War and the Gulf War, as well as clearing legacy munitions from RAF sites in the UK. Its badge featured a mailed gauntlet grasping a flash of lightning—symbolizing the safe handling of explosive power—accompanied by the motto \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"832\"\u003eSursum Corda\u003c\/i\u003e (\"Lift up your hearts\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842616783185,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/5131bdsquadronLMUG.jpg?v=1768675086"},{"product_id":"7006-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"7006 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 7006 (VR) Intelligence Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, is a highly specialized unit within the Royal Auxiliary Air Force dedicated to Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR). Established in 1997, it holds the distinction of being the first reserve squadron formed specifically for the intelligence role. Its reservists are trained to work alongside regular Intelligence Officers and Analysts, interpreting complex data from reconnaissance platforms—such as satellite imagery and drone feeds—to provide critical situational awareness to commanders on the ground and in the air. The squadron has supported operations globally, including in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. 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Established in 1953 as No. 7010 Flight, it is one of the longest continuously serving reserve units in the RAF. Its reservists are expert analysts who interpret satellite and aerial reconnaissance imagery to identify targets, monitor enemy movements, and provide critical situational awareness for commanders. While headquartered in Lincolnshire, its personnel frequently work alongside regular forces at the National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence (NCGI) at RAF Wyton. Its badge features a human eye—representing the unit's visual analysis role—superimposed on a wing, and its motto, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"768\"\u003eVocati Veniemus\u003c\/i\u003e (\"When summoned we shall be there\"), reflects the readiness of its specialists to deploy whenever called upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842640179537,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/7010SquadronRAUXAFLMUG.jpg?v=1768675421"},{"product_id":"7630-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"7630 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 7630 (VR) Intelligence Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, based at RAF Waddington, is a unique unit within the Royal Auxiliary Air Force dedicated to the specialized discipline of Human Intelligence (HUMINT). Unlike its sister squadrons that rely on high-tech sensors or satellite imagery, No. 7630 focuses on the \"human factor\" of warfare. Its reservists are selected for their exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and linguistic abilities, training to gather intelligence through direct interaction with people—ranging from debriefing friendly forces to interviewing local populations in conflict zones. Formed in 2004, the squadron works closely with the tri-service Defence Human Intelligence Unit (DHIU), providing the RAF with a capability that technology cannot replicate: the ability to understand the motivations, intentions, and morale of an adversary through face-to-face contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842648469841,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/7630SquadronRAUXAFLMUG.jpg?v=1768675534"},{"product_id":"7644-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"7644 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 7644 (VR) Public Relations Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e, based at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire, is a unique specialist unit within the Royal Auxiliary Air Force dedicated to Media Operations. 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