Engineering and Supply Squadron

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The Engineering and Supply Squadron, including the radars at RRH Brizlee Wood, RAF Buchan and RAF Benbecula and the Communications System Engineering Flight are under the command of the Officer Commanding Control and Reporting Centre at RAF Boulmer. The MT and SERCo Supply elements are under the command of Officer Commanding Support Wing.

From the early days of radar (Linesman and Mediator), through the Cold War years of the Type 84 and Type 85 radars, until the present day, the Squadron has been entrusted with bearing the torch for Boulmer and, in ensuring the sustainability of the Unit's many assets finds itself at the very forefront of leading edge technology and provides collectively the engineering backbone of the modern United Kingdom Air Surveillance and Control System. In late 2008, RRH Brizlee Wood took delivery of the BAe Systems T102 radar, a replacement for the ageing T93.

At the very heart of the UK air defence network almost 225, engineering, supply, Mechanical Transport (MT) and technical administration staff, provide continuous 24-hour support to the Station throughout the year.

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