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The initial formation date of the entity that would become No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group was April 1, 1943.
Answer: True
The precursor to the current group was initially formed on April 1, 1943.
During the Second World War, No. 83 Group operated under the designation No. 83 (Composite) Group.
Answer: True
During its operational period in World War II, the unit was designated as No. 83 (Composite) Group.
By the time of the D-Day landings, No. 83 (Composite) Group comprised approximately thirty squadrons, encompassing fighter, ground-attack, reconnaissance, and artillery observation units.
Answer: True
By the D-Day landings in June 1944, No. 83 (Composite) Group was a substantial formation, organized into ten wings and comprising approximately thirty squadrons across various roles.
Hawker Typhoon fighter-bombers constituted a portion of the aircraft operated by No. 83 (Composite) Group during the D-Day period.
Answer: True
The Hawker Typhoon, utilized as a fighter-bomber and rocket projectile aircraft, was among the types operated by No. 83 (Composite) Group during the D-Day operations.
Following the conclusion of World War II, No. 83 (Composite) Group was disbanded, with its personnel subsequently integrated into No. 84 Group RAF.
Answer: True
No. 83 (Composite) Group was disbanded on April 21, 1946, and its functions and personnel were absorbed into No. 84 Group RAF.
No. 143 (RCAF) (Fighter) Wing RAF was based at RAF Hurn, not RAF Holmsley South.
Answer: False
The No. 143 (RCAF) (Fighter) Wing RAF was based at RAF Hurn during the relevant historical period.
When was the entity that would become No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group initially established?
Answer: April 1, 1943
The group was first formed on April 1, 1943.
What was the specific designation of No. 83 Group during the Second World War?
Answer: No. 83 (Composite) Group
During World War II, No. 83 Group was known as No. 83 (Composite) Group.
By the D-Day landings, how many wings comprised No. 83 (Composite) Group?
Answer: Ten
By the D-Day landings, No. 83 (Composite) Group was organized into ten wings.
Upon its disbandment in 1946, into which other RAF Group was No. 83 Group absorbed?
Answer: No. 84 Group RAF
Following its disbandment in 1946, No. 83 Group was absorbed into No. 84 Group RAF.
Describe the operational purpose of the North American Mustang aircraft operated by No. 83 (Composite) Group.
Answer: Rocket projectile aircraft
North American Mustang aircraft operated by No. 83 (Composite) Group were utilized as rocket projectile aircraft.
By 1956, No. 83 Group exercised command over squadrons equipped with Gloster Meteor night-fighters and English Electric Canberra interdiction aircraft.
Answer: True
In 1956, No. 83 Group's command included squadrons operating Gloster Meteor night-fighters and English Electric Canberra aircraft for interdiction and reconnaissance roles.
No. 83 Group underwent a second disbandment in June 1958.
Answer: True
The group was disbanded for a second time on June 16, 1958.
In April 1953, the No. 83 Group Communications Flight was stationed at RAF Wahn, not RAF Wildenrath.
Answer: False
The No. 83 Group Communications Flight was based at RAF Wahn in April 1953.
In April 1953, squadrons equipped with Gloster Meteors, specifically No. 68 and No. 87 Squadrons, were under the command of No. 83 Group.
Answer: True
No. 68 Squadron RAF and No. 87 Squadron RAF, both equipped with Gloster Meteors, were under No. 83 Group's command in April 1953.
What was the primary role of No. 83 Group upon its re-establishment in 1952 within the Second Tactical Air Force?
Answer: To control air operations in the southern area of Germany within the Second Tactical Air Force.
Upon its reformation in 1952, No. 83 Group was tasked with controlling air operations in the southern sector of Germany as part of the Second Tactical Air Force.
Which of the following aircraft types were under the operational control of No. 83 Group by 1956?
Answer: Gloster Meteor
By 1956, No. 83 Group controlled squadrons operating Gloster Meteor night-fighters, among other aircraft types.
In April 1953, which squadrons, equipped with de Havilland Vampires and Gloster Meteors, were based at RAF Wildenrath under No. 83 Group?
Answer: No. 3, No. 67, and No. 71 Squadrons
No. 3 Squadron RAF, No. 67 Squadron RAF, and No. 71 Squadron RAF were based at RAF Wildenrath in April 1953, equipped with de Havilland Vampires and Gloster Meteors.
The No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group currently functions as an operational headquarters, with its primary current base being Al Udeid Air Base, not RAF Brize Norton.
Answer: False
While No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group serves as an operational headquarters, its current base of operations is Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, not RAF Brize Norton.
The current operational phase of No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group commenced in 2006.
Answer: True
The group reformed for its current operational period on April 1, 2006.
The Air Officer Commanding No. 83 Group reports to the Permanent Joint Headquarters for command and control of RAF operations in the Middle East, not directly to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Answer: False
The Air Officer Commanding No. 83 Group is responsible to the Permanent Joint Headquarters for command and control of RAF operations in the Middle East.
No. 83 Group currently exercises command over four distinct Expeditionary Air Wings.
Answer: True
Currently, No. 83 Group is responsible for commanding four Expeditionary Air Wings.
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group functions as the UK Senior Representative within the CENTCOM-led Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) located in Qatar, not a NATO CAOC.
Answer: False
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group acts as the UK Senior Representative within the CENTCOM-led Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) in Qatar.
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group falls under the command of RAF Air Command, not RAF Strike Command.
Answer: False
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group operates under the purview of RAF Air Command.
What is the principal current function of No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group?
Answer: To serve as an operational headquarters for UK air operations in the Middle East.
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group functions as an operational headquarters coordinating UK air operations, particularly within the Middle East theatre.
What is the current primary home station of No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group?
Answer: Al Udeid Air Base
The current primary home station for No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group is Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
To which higher command authority is the Air Officer Commanding No. 83 Group responsible for the command and control of RAF operations in the Middle East?
Answer: The Permanent Joint Headquarters
The Air Officer Commanding No. 83 Group reports to the Permanent Joint Headquarters for command and control of RAF operations in the Middle East.
Within which specific type of operations centre does No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group function as the UK Senior Representative?
Answer: CENTCOM-led Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC)
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group serves as the UK Senior Representative within the CENTCOM-led Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC).
What is the significance of the term 'Expeditionary Air Group' within the organizational structure of the Royal Air Force?
Answer: A group responsible for leading and coordinating UK air operations in specific, often deployed, geographical regions.
An 'Expeditionary Air Group' signifies a command structure within the RAF responsible for leading and coordinating UK air operations in designated geographical regions, often deployed internationally.
Under which RAF Command does No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group operate?
Answer: RAF Air Command
No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group falls under the command structure of RAF Air Command.
Operation Shader, a key operation associated with No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group, is focused on the UK's contribution to the military intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), not solely on maritime presence.
Answer: False
Operation Shader is the UK's contribution to the intervention against ISIL. Operation Kipion focuses on maintaining the UK's maritime presence in the Middle East.
The 903 Expeditionary Air Wing is based at RAF Akrotiri and operates Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 aircraft, among others.
Answer: True
The 903 Expeditionary Air Wing is stationed at RAF Akrotiri and operates aircraft including the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4.
The primary responsibility of 901 Expeditionary Air Wing involves providing support to No. 83 EAG and hosting Joint Force Communication and Information Systems (Middle East), not air defence over Oman.
Answer: False
901 Expeditionary Air Wing's function is to support No. 83 EAG and host Joint Force Communication and Information Systems (Middle East).
The 902 Expeditionary Air Wing is located at RAFO Musannah, not RAF Akrotiri.
Answer: False
The 902 Expeditionary Air Wing is situated at RAFO Musannah.
The 906 Expeditionary Air Wing is based at Al Minhad Air Base.
Answer: True
Al Minhad Air Base serves as the location for the 906 Expeditionary Air Wing.
Identify the Expeditionary Air Wing that is NOT currently under the command of No. 83 Group.
Answer: 904 Expeditionary Air Wing
The current Expeditionary Air Wings under No. 83 Group command are 901, 902, 903, and 906. Therefore, 904 is not among them.
At which location is the 903 Expeditionary Air Wing primarily based?
Answer: RAF Akrotiri
The 903 Expeditionary Air Wing is based at RAF Akrotiri.
Describe the function of the 901 Expeditionary Air Wing.
Answer: Providing support to No. 83 EAG and hosting Joint Force Communication and Information Systems (Middle East).
The 901 Expeditionary Air Wing's role includes supporting No. 83 EAG and hosting Joint Force Communication and Information Systems (Middle East).
Specify the location of the 902 Expeditionary Air Wing.
Answer: RAFO Musannah
The 902 Expeditionary Air Wing is located at RAFO Musannah.
Identify the Expeditionary Air Wing based at RAF Akrotiri that operates Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 aircraft.
Answer: 903 Expeditionary Air Wing
The 903 Expeditionary Air Wing is based at RAF Akrotiri and operates Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 aircraft.
The motto of No. 83 Expeditionary Air Group, 'A Deux Plus Forts', translates from French to 'Two heads are better than one', not 'Strength in Unity'.
Answer: False
The French motto 'A Deux Plus Forts' translates to 'Two heads are better than one', implying a philosophy of collaboration and combined effort.
As of November 2023, Group Captain Bishop occupies the position of Commanding Officer (CO) of 83 EAG.
Answer: True
Group Captain Bishop holds the position of CO of 83 EAG and Deputy Air Component Commander as of November 2023.
Air Commodore Nikki Thomas served as Air Component Commander in the Middle East, responsible for delivering UK operations and acting as the UK Senior Representative in the CENTCOM CAOC.
Answer: True
Air Commodore Nikki Thomas held the dual role of Air Component Commander and UK Senior Representative in the CENTCOM CAOC, overseeing UK operations in the region.
The motto 'A Deux Plus Forts' implies a philosophy of collaboration and combined effort, not individual superiority.
Answer: False
The motto 'A Deux Plus Forts', translating to 'Two heads are better than one', suggests a philosophy centered on teamwork and collective strength.
What is the precise translation of the French motto 'A Deux Plus Forts'?
Answer: Two heads are better than one
The French motto 'A Deux Plus Forts' translates directly to 'Two heads are better than one'.
Identify the first commander of No. 83 (Composite) Group.
Answer: Air Vice Marshal W F Dickson
Air Vice Marshal W F Dickson served as the first commander of No. 83 (Composite) Group from April 4, 1943, to March 25, 1944.
As of November 2023, who occupies the position of Commanding Officer (CO) of 83 EAG?
Answer: Group Captain Bishop
Group Captain Bishop holds the position of CO of 83 EAG as of November 2023.