RAF forms new ISTAR air wing
By Harry Lye 19 May 2021 (Last Updated May 19th, 2021 11:27)
On Monday, the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) stood up a new Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) Air Wing based at RAF Waddington.
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Under the command of Group Captain Chris Melville, the Wing will comprise the flying Squadrons, Air Support Wing, Air Engineering Wing, Number 1 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing and the ISTAR Operational Conversion Unit.
Melvill said: “I am hugely excited to assume the role of Commander Air Wing for the Waddington based ISTAR assets. The job will be challenging but enormously satisfying and continues the RAF’s transition towards a new operating model.
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