Wing Role
The Wing's role - to install, operate and maintain transportable tactical communications and information systems, in support of RAF Squadrons and Units, deployed worldwide in support of National interests - sees its personnel performing a high volume of operations. The Angels and Deacons were the special forces of TCW known as MRF, their classified operations were renowned throughout the Tri service operations worldwide and have since been de-commissioned.When not deployed the Wing carries out numerous training exercises(including Exercise Magic Carpet - hosted by Oman) in preparation for operations as well as visiting airshows around the UK.
Read more about this topic: Tactical Communications Wing RAF
Famous quotes containing the words wing and/or role:
“He is outside of everything, and alien everywhere. He is an aesthetic solitary. His beautiful, light imagination is the wing that on the autumn evening just brushes the dusky window.”
—Henry James (1843–1916)
“The most puzzling thing about TV is the steady advance of the sponsor across the line that has always separated news from promotion, entertainment from merchandising. The advertiser has assumed the role of originator, and the performer has gradually been eased into the role of peddler.”
—E.B. (Elwyn Brooks)