| No. 81 (Training) Group | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 16 December 1940 – 15 April 1943 1 January 1952 – 31 March 1958 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Type | Royal Air Force group |
| Role | Fighter Command Operational Training Units and Operational Conversion Units |
| Part of | RAF Fighter Command |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Fulmina Ex Igne Politiora ("Lightning is cleaner than fire") |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Air Commodore Colin Campbell McMullen CBE, AFC |
No. 81 Group (81 Gp) was a group within the Royal Air Force's Fighter Command during the Second World War and the post-war era, which disbanded at the end of March 1958. It was initially formed during December 1940, lasting almost two and a half years before disbanding in April 1943. It reformed at the start of 1952.[1][2]
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