The Tactical Supply Wing (TSW) is a helicopter support unit of the Royal Air Force, based at MOD Stafford (also known as Beacon Barracks) in Staffordshire. The wing specialises in the refuelling of helicopters in the field.

Aug 7, 2022 · Over two days at RAF Brize Norton, TSW operators will work with aircrew from 70 and 99 Squadrons to develop equipment load plans, and offload, site setup and operating drills – the event will culminate with live flying, defueling and refuelling operations.

Since the late 1980s the RAF Servicing Commando Association has been proud to be associated with their modern day successors – Tactical Supply Wing (TSW).

Sep 25, 2012 · Members will recall that for a number of years Jim Coleman, a founding member of Tactical Supply Wing and the Association, has been striving to have a history of Tactical Supply Wing compiled and published.

The Tactical Supply Wing (TSW), a/k/a "Tiswas", was formed at RAF Stafford in late 1970. Tiswas was sent on its first operational deployment to Northern Ireland in 1971. Tiswas' primary role is supporting the deployment of helicopter operations.

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Since the late 1980s the RAF Servicing Commando Association has been proud to be associated with their modern day successors – Tactical Supply Wing (TSW).

The award, from Maj Gen A R D Shirreff (GOC (MND SE)), was made in recognition of her efforts in successfully extinguishing a fire when a fuel line was hit during a mortar attack at Al-Almarah where Cpl Twist was the TSW site commander.

Since the late 1980s the RAF Servicing Commando Association has been proud to be associated with their modern day successors – Tactical Supply Wing (TSW).

On the 22nd January 1942 Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma, when he was Commodore Combined operations, recommended that a number of Servicing Commandos be created within the R.A.F. In due course 12 units were formed in the United Kingdom, together with a further 3 units in the Middle East Command.

Oct 18, 2017 · Sponsored by the RAF Servicing Commando & Tactical Supply Wing Association: “Dedicated to all associated with TSW. Providing crucial support to battlefield helicopters on worldwide operations, from Stafford to the front line and beyond”

the Centenary of the RAF, interest was piqued, and your Chairman delivered a 2 hour, 3-part presentation with ques- tions, describing the works of the Servicing Commandos, TSW, and the RAF SC & TSW Association.

Aug 23, 2021 · The RAF Servicing Commandos from WWII are recognised as the forebears of the modern day Tactical Supply Wing, and the two organisations have enjoyed a close relationship for over 30 years through a joint Association.

Tactical Supply Wing RAF (TSW) is a formed unit of the Joint Helicopter Command, which provides Rotors Turning Refuelling to the tri-service helicopter fleet. TSW consists of personnel drawn from 9...

Apr 6, 2024 · The Association is delighted to unveil our new Banner, one which reflects both the heritage and strong bond between the Servicing Commando’s and Tactical Supply Wing . When I took on the position as Chairman of the Association, one of the ongoing projects being scoped was a replacement for our SC&TSW Association Standard.

Full Membership of the Association is open to: All former RAF Servicing Commando personnel. Current members of TSW and those current or past members of the Royal Air Force who have served with TSW, including those who served on a non cadre basis.

Jan 24, 2025 · You may not know that “The Club’, located in Piccadilly, has a stunning collection of the crests of RAF squadrons that completely fill the walls of its main corridors – it’s a heraldic walk through the history of our Service.

Sep 24, 2013 · The RAF Tactical Supply Wing (TSW) provides 24-hour aviation fuel support to both UK and visiting coalition helicopters from the flight line at Camp Bastion airfield.

The RAF Regiment, in conjunction with the ATC Cadets, created a paint ball range that bore targets of the Senior Management at TSW, allowing many of the children to show off their marksmanship skills, gaining top scores.

The Royal Air Force Servicing Commando Association (RAFSCdoA) affiliated itself to the Royal Air Force Tactical Supply Wing (TSW) in the late 1980s in view of the particular affinity of the operational tasks undertaken by TSW and its WWII predecessor.