Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF)
609 (West Riding) Squadron based at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire is the only Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) unit in our area.
609 Squadron welcomes new members and they train on a weekend.
Universities Air Squadron
In addition we have the Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron (YUAS) based at RAF Church Fenton.
This is one of 15 Universities Air Squadrons across the country and is established to attract entrants of good calibre and learning into the RAF by providing flying and general service training.
New Members
The RAuxAF exists to provide the Royal Air Force (RAF) with additional trained personnel in times of war and crisis. The 1996 Strategic Defence Review confirmed the importance of the RAuxAF to the UK air forces.