Central Fighter Establishment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 16 October 1944 - 1 February 1966 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Part of | No. 12 Group RAF No. 11 Group RAF |
| Last base | RAF Binbrook |
The Central Fighter Establishment was a Royal Air Force formation that dealt with the development of fighter aircraft tactics which was formed on 4 September 1944 as a nucleus at RAF Tangmere. It also tested new fighter aircraft and equipment, and with the training of squadron and flight commanders.[1] It was officially formed on 16 October 1944 at RAF Wittering as part of No. 12 Group RAF, and was disbanded on 1 February 1966 while at RAF Binbrook.[2]
- ^ "ESTABLISHMENTS AND INSTITUTES". Flight magazine. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- ^ "Other Establishments – Experimental and Administrative". Air of Authority – A History of RAF Organisation. 3 April 2010. Archived from the original on 1 February 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2010.