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University Air Squadrons are training units of the Royal Air Force which provide basic flying training to students at British universities. Members are expected to attend training nights, usually on a weekly basis, as well as attending an annual training camp.

They are considered part of the RAF Reserve. Many UAS are parents to Air Experience Flight s (AEF) which provide experience of flying to Air Cadets .

Base Locations

Birmingham UAS / 8 AEF at RAF Cosford

Bristol UAS / 3 AEF at Colerne

Cambridge UAS / 5 AEF at RAF Wyton

East Midlands UAS / 7 AEF at RAF Cranwell

East of Scotland UAS / 12 AEF at RAF Leuchars

Glasgow and Strathcylde UAS / 4 AEF at Glasgow International Airport

Liverpool UAS at RAF Woodvale

London UAS at RAF Wyton

Manchester & Salford UAS / 10 AEF at RAF Woodvale

Northumbrian UAS / 11 AEF at RAF Leeming

Oxford UAS / 6 AEF at RAF Benson

Southampton UAS / 2 AEF at Boscombe Down

Wales UAS / 1 AEF at RAF St Athan

Yorkshire UAS / 9 AEF at RAF Church Fenton


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