About Us

Sunrise over Operations site

RAF Spadeadam is a unique and fascinating facility that spans 9600 acres of forest and mire on the border of Cumbria and Northumberland. It provides essential training to aircrews of the Royal Air Force, British Army, Royal Navy and NATO. Follow the links to discover information about the squadrons, people, equipment, the Station and its unique history.

The Squadrons

Sam six overlooking Cumbrian Fells

Who makes up the RAF Spadeadam team?

Find out here

Umberland

HQ COMUMBFOR Flag

Umberland forces

Our proud nation

People

Spade Personnel

These people keep us running smoothly

Meet some of us

Warfare

Tornado releasing Guided weapons

It's a serious business

Find out more about Warfare

Equipment

Scud Resupply missile

We've got a lot of kit to play with

Equipment on Spade

History

Blue Streak

Spadeadam has an intriguing past

From rockets to the Royal Air Force