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Written question asked by Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 March 2011.


Armed Forces: University Air Squadrons

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many University Air Squadrons there are; and where they are.
Answer

There are currently 14 University Air Squadrons. The following table provides the name and flying training location of each squadron, known as a Flying Headquarters.

Name Flying Headquarters
University of Birmingham Air Squadron (UBAS) RAF Cosford
Bristol University Air Squadron (BUAS) Colerne Airfield
Cambridge University Air Squadron (CUAS) RAF Wyton
East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron (ESUAS) RAF Leuchars
East Midlands Universities Air Squadrons (EMUAS) RAF Cranwell
Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron (UGSAS) Glasgow International Airport
Liverpool University Air Squadron (LUAS) RAF Woodvale
University of London Air Squadron (ULAS) RAF Wyton
Manchester and Salford Universities Air Squadron (MSUAS) RAF Woodvale
Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron (NUAS) RAF Leeming
Oxford University Air Squadron (OUAS) RAF Benson
Southampton University Air Squadron (SUAS) MoD Boscome Down
University of Wales Air Squadron (UWAS) MoD St Athan
Universities of Yorkshire Air Squadrons (UYAS) RAF Church Fenton

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7523; 726 c29WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
University air squadrons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk