Is RAF Boulmer closing?

In late July 2004 it was announced that RAF Boulmer would close by 2012, with the majority of its functions transferring to RAF Scampton.

What happens at RAF Boulmer?

THE STATION The 19 Squadron Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) at RAF Boulmer uses ground-based military and civilian radars to monitor, detect and identify all aircraft in and around UK airspace – 24/7, 365 days a year. This is called the Recognised Air Picture (RAP).

Is the RAF recruiting?

COVID-19: RAF recruitment remains open; our team are on hand via online chat and social media. All face-to-face visits to AFCOs are suspended. If you have applied, please click below to see the progress of your application. A career in the Royal Air Force is like no other.

What is Asacs?

What is ASACS? More Than Just Another Acronym. ASAC stands for Adolescent Support and Counseling Services. We are a school and community based program providing counseling and educational prevention based services that are confidential for students in grades 6-12.

What is the role of RAF Boulmer in Northumberland?

RAF Boulmer in Northumberland is a critical component of the RAF Battlespace Management Force and home to the Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS).

When did RAF Boulmer become a search and rescue station?

In 1978 RAF Boulmer took on a new additional role as a search and rescue station following the closure of RAF Acklington, a role that it fulfilled until 30 September 2015. Initially the station was equipped with Westland Whirlwind helicopters; however, in December 1978 the station was re-equipped with the more capable Westland Sea King aircraft.

Is the former Boulmer airfield still in use?

However parts of the former aerodrome still survive in RAF ownership today as they were incorporated into the new helicopter station. Several fields situated just inland from the minor road running southwards along the coast from the villageof Boulmerwere initially used as a decoy airfield site for nearby RAF Acklington during 1940.

Where is the Royal Air Force Boulmer located?

Royal Air Force Boulmer or RAF Boulmer /ˈbuːmər/ is a Royal Air Force station near Alnwick in Northumberland, England, and is home to Aerospace Surveillance and Control System (ASACS) Force Command, Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) Boulmer.