After 2 and a half years as Officer Commanding 19 Squadron, Wing Commander Crow formally handed over command this week to Wing Commander Wills.
Wing Commander Crow leaves the Royal Air Force after a 23-year career which saw him commence his specialist training as a Fighter Controller at RAF Boulmer in 2003. His career has included postings across the UK, multiple operational detachments overseas and several tours of duty with the UK Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS) at RAF Boulmer.
On leaving the Royal Air Force, Wing Commander Crow said:
"It’s been an incredible honour to command 19 Squadron and lead the talented team that keeps our airspace safe 24/7. The Squadron now combines the lineage of the UK’s Air Surveillance and Control System with the first fighter squadron to fly the Spitfire and has a proud history of defending our skies through the decades. I now pass the baton to the very capable Wing Commander Wills who will continue that vital mission."
Wing Commander Crow
Former OC 19 Squadron
Wing Commander Wills takes command of 19 Squadron following completion of his MA in Defence Studies from the Advanced Command and Staff Course.
On taking commanding of 19 Squadron, Wing Commander Wills said:
"I am grateful to Wing Commander Crow for his superb handover and exemplary leadership, after ensuring unbroken operational output throughout his time in command. It is a privilege to now lead 19 Squadron, and I look forward to working alongside its exceptional people. We will maintain our operational focus as we continue to develop our capability to meet the evolving challenges of an ever more uncertain world."
Wing Commander Wills
OC 19 Squadron
