Air Power and History

The mission of 208 Squadron is to train the combat pilots of the future.
 
 

     

Only the spirit of attack, borne in a brave heart, will being success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.

Lt Gen Adolf Galland, Luftwaffe

     
The vast majority of sorties undertaken by 208 Squadron are flown to teach RAF ab-initio pilots the fundemental skills of flying a fast-jet, to prepare them for tactical weapons training and onwards towards front-line aircraft such as the Tornado, Harrier and Typhoon.  Below is a summary of 208 Squadron's tasks:
     

ADVANCED FLYING TRAINING

   

To train RAF, RN and some foreign ab-initio pilots as per the HQ PTC Training Task Programme to TWU entry standard.

 
   
To re-train RAF and RN multi-engine and rotary pilots as per the HQ PTC training Task Programme to TWU entry standard.  
   
To refresh Tucano QFIs as per the HQ PTC Training Task Programme to TWU entry standard.  

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

   
   
To train Hawk QFIs as per the HQ PTC Training Task Programme to B2 standard in accordance with the current CFS syllabuses.

To upgrade Hawk QFIs to B1, A2 and A1 standard in accordance with the 208 Squadron staff training requirements and CFS syllabuses.

 
   
To train Hawk IREs in accordance with the current CFS syllabuses.

To convert QFI(TS)s and QPNIs into Hawk QFIs as per the HQPTC training Task Programme to B2 standard in accordance with the current CFS syllabuses.

 

CONVERSION TRAINING

   
   
To provide a common conversion course for all qualified pilots re-roling to the Hawk.

To provide United Kingdom Orientation training for Foreign and Commonwealth pilots destined for fast-jet appointments.

 
   
To provide conversion training for pilots destined for the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team.  
   
ABBREVIATIONS    
CFS
HQ PTC
IRE
QFI
QFI (TS)
QPNI
TWU
Central Flying School
Headquarters Personnel Training Command
Instrument Rating Examiner
Qualified Flying Instructor
Qualified Flying Instructor (Tactical Sequences)
Qualified Pilot Navigation Instructor
Tactical Weapons Unit 

Advanced Flying Training Course

   
 

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