Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing
The Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing (JSFAW) is a Royal Air Force (RAF) and British Army joint service organisation that coordinates the provision of aviation support to the United Kingdom Special Forces.
| Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing (JSFAW) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2 April 2001 – present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force British Army |
| Role | Special operations aviation support |
| Size | Two squadrons |
| Part of | United Kingdom Special Forces |
| Stations | Headquarters – RAF Odiham No. 7 Sqn RAF – RAF Odiham No. 658 Sqn AAC – Stirling Lines |
| Motto(s) | Resolute |
| Aircraft | Boeing Chinook HC6 Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin II |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Group Captain Nicholas Knight (RAF Odiham station commander) |
The wing is under the peacetime command of the Station Commander of RAF Odiham. However the Army and RAF retain full command of their respective personnel.
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