Royal Air Force Germany
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Royal Air Force Germany, commonly known as RAF Germany, and abbreviated RAFG, is a former command of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and part of British Forces Germany (BFG). It consisted of units located in Germany, initially in what was known as West Germany as part of the British Air Forces of Occupation (BAFO) following the Second World War, and later as part of the RAF's commitment to the defence of Europe during the Cold War.[1] The commander of RAFG doubled as commander of NATO's Second Allied Tactical Air Force (2ATAF). Its motto was 'Keepers of the Peace'.[2]
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Royal Air Force Germany | |
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Active | 1 January 1959; 65 years ago (1959-01-01)ā1 April 1993; 31 years ago (1993-04-01) |
Country | Germany |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Type | Royal Air Force command |
Part of | British Armed Forces, UK Ministry of Defence |
Headquarters | RAF Rheindahlen[1] |
Nickname(s) | RAFG |
Motto(s) | Keepers of the Peace[2] |
March | Royal Air Force March Past |
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