Bases are usually home to a number of squadrons, which are the basic units that make up each RAF station.
A little town
Many bases are like small, self-contained towns. They have many facilities – not just accommodation and catering. Bases can have shops, gyms, playing fields, crèches, post offices, cinemas and even bowling alleys.
Why are some bases in remote places?
Because of the nature of the work we do, some bases need to be away from populated areas. Night flying, for instance, would disturb the general public. However, many bases are close to large cities, so you can take advantage of the facilities available there.
Bases overseas
We need to be able to respond quickly and efficiently to challenges across the globe. That’s why we have permanent bases overseas in:
Ascension Island
Cyprus
The Falkland Islands
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