RAF Signals Command
| Royal Air Force Signals Command | |
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Command crest | |
| Active | 3 November 1958–1 January 1969 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Type | Command |
| Role | controlling Signals activity |
| Motto(s) | Aetherem Vincere (To win the sky). |
Signals Command was the RAF's command responsible for control of signals units from 1958 to 1969. It was based at RAF Medmenham near Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
History
The Command was formed on 3 November 1958 by raising No. 90 Group to Command status.[1] It was a relatively short-lived Command, lasting only until 1 January 1969, when it was absorbed by Strike Command by being reduced to group status.[1] It had five Air Officers Commanding during its existence.
Commanders in Chief
- 3 November 1958 - Air Vice-Marshal Sir Leslie Dalton-Morris
- 1 March 1961 - Air Vice-Marshal A Foord-Kelcey (temporary appointment)
- 9 June 1961 - Air Vice-Marshal Sir Walter Pretty
- 1 February 1964 - Air Vice-Marshal Sir Thomas Shirley
- 7 May 1966 - Air Vice-Marshal Sir Benjamin Ball
References
External links
- History of the RAF Signals Service, 1945 - 1975 Purported book in preparation.
| Preceded by No. 90 Group Group raised to command status |
Signals Command 1958–1969 |
Succeeded by Strike Command |
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