MOD to create new squadron at RAF Cosford
The Ministry of Defence is to create a new Royal Auxillary Air Force Squadron at RAF Cosford which will be named 605 Squadron.
RAF Cosford has been chosen in light of the currently limited Royal Auxillary Air Force presence in the region.
The Squadron, which is to have a maximum trained strength of up to 120 part time volunteer Reserve Forces posts, and 14 full time equivalent posts, will be a General Service Support Squadron offering a variety of branches and Trades opportunities in support of the RAF around the region.
Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has welcomed the announcement. He said: “This is excellent news for the RAF and for Shropshire and is another vote of confidence in RAF Cosford, which continues to thrive and prosper.”
The Squadron is due to start recruiting during 2014/2015 and will take up to four years to become fully operational.
