RAF Cottesmore
Welcome to RAF Cottesmore
As the Harrier Force Commander and Station Commander at Royal Air Force Cottesmore it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our Website. RAF Cottesmore is the core component of Joint Force Harrier, and is currently home to the Four operational Harrier Squadrons: 1(Fighter) Squadron, IV(Army Cooperation) Squadron 800 Naval Air Squadron and 801 Naval Air Squadron. The base is also home to 504 (County of Nottingham) Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force.
In 2006, the Harrier GR9 entered service, representing a significant upgrade in capability, the Station’s flying task is demanding, and the squadrons at RAF Cottesmore maintain constant readiness to deploy anywhere in the world to project Air Power in support of the UK, NATO, EU and UN operations.
To develop, deploy, and sustain and support this capability requires an enormous effort from all of the personnel serving at RAF Cottesmore, and it is a great testament to their professionalism and enthusiasm that the Station continues to deliver an outstanding capability across the full spectrum of our activities. The Station motto “We Rise to our Obstacles” captures the sprit of professionalism and determination of all RAF Cottesmore personnel as they focus their efforts to tackle the uncertainties of the modern world.