I Fear Nothing
About
- 502 (Ulster) Squadron reformed at Aldergrove Flying Station in 2013 as part of the RAF Reserves’ growth, eighty-eight years after its original formation
- Mission to provide a range of fully trained personnel to support worldwide commitments
- Provides opportunities for applicants from many backgrounds – whether direct entrants with no previous military experience, ex-Regular personnel (from any Service), and those with skills directly transferable from civilian life
- Recruits throughout Northern Ireland
History
1925 - 502 Squadron was formed as a heavy bomber special reserve unit, combining regular personnel and reservists, flying Vickers Vimys
1937 - The Squadron joined the newly formed Auxiliary Air Force in July
1938 - Transferred to Coastal Command. On the outbreak of war, it began patrols off the Irish coast.
1941 - Made the first successful attack on a U-boat by a Coastal Command aircraft using airborne radar
1957 - Stood down
2013 - The Squadron stood up again as a RAuxAF Squadron
