RAF Air Support Command
RAF Air Support Command was a Royal Air Force command that existed from 1967 to 1972. It started on 1 August 1967 when Transport Command was renamed to reflect a broader mission: not only moving equipment and personnel around the world, but also providing general support to RAF operations wherever needed. The command also operated strike aircraft, such as the Hawker Hunter, alongside its transport tasks. Its headquarters were at RAF Upavon. The motto was Ferio Ferendo, Latin for “I Strike by Carrying,” and its crest featured a golden griffin in front of a globe.
On 1 September 1972, Air Support Command was absorbed into Strike Command as part of a RAF reorganization. Its roles were split into No. 38 Group (tactical support) and No. 46 Group (strategic support) within Strike Command.
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