Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron
April 30, 2024
A Royal Air ForceUniversity Air Squadron recruiting within Scotland, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron (commonly known as UGSAS) draws its members from six higher education establishments within Glasgow and its surrounding areas.
Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron
The Squadron badge, approved in 1948, is described in heraldic terms "In front of a sword erect argent hilted up, a grey dove volant in bend holding in the beak a sprig of olive vert fructed sable".
The Squadron has approximately 65 student members—the majority of whom hold the rank of Officer Cadet as members of the RAF Volunteer Reserve, and is split into three flights—Clydesdale, Houston and MacIntyre. The Squadron also hosts all DTUS students attending Strathclyde University, who form Everest Flight
The Squadron was formed as Glasgow University Air Squadron on 13 January 1941,[2] initially recruiting only from the University of Glasgow and during the war years was actively engaged in the pre-entry training of students for the Royal Air Force. By the end of hostilities, some 400 members had entered the service in various aircrew categories though the Squadron did not operate aircraft during this period.
Post war changesedit
In 1946 the RAFVR was re-organised and the squadron was equipped with the de Havilland Tiger Moth and the Miles Magister and flying was carried out initially at the Royal Naval Air Station at Abbotsinch (HMS Sanderling), now Glasgow Airport, but when the airfield was having its runway's relaid in 1950, a move was made to Scone airfield at Perth, some 70 miles (110 km) away from Glasgow. The squadron operated there on and off until 1993.[3] At the same time the Squadron was re-equipped with the De Havilland Chipmunk. In 1965 when the Royal College of Science and Technology became Strathclyde University the squadron was renamed to its current name to reflect this change. In 1969 the Squadron moved back to the now Glasgow Airport. The Scottish Aviation Bulldog replaced the Chipmunk in 1974.[citation needed]
The modern squadronedit
More recently students from the University of Strathclyde, University of Stirling, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow Caledonian University and The University of the West of Scotland have been eligible for Squadron membership[4][5] and as of 1996 the Squadron became parent to No.4 Air Experience Flight and in March 2000 the squadron was equipped with its current aircraft, the Grob Tutor. In January 2008 the Squadron was re-organised into two flights – Clydesdale and MacIntyre – named in honour after Lord Clydesdale and David MacIntyre, both were prominent aviators in the 1930s in 602 (City Of Glasgow) Sqn RAuxAF. The Squadron detaches up to three times a year for a period of three to four weeks at a time, formerly to either RAF Kinloss or RAF Leuchars, but since those bases have closed, more normally they deploy to RAF Lossiemouth. Whilst deployed, the squadron undertakes a period of intensive flying and adventure training.[5]
11 December 2002 - A Grob Tutor crashed into a field in Gartocharn, near Loch Lomond, after engine failure. Both the student pilot and instructor managed to walk away from the crash unharmed.[6]
4 November 2022 - A Grob Tutor operated by the air squadron declared pan-pan and squawked 7700 over Glasgow after experiencing low oil pressure and low RPM with the aircraft's engine. The aircraft returned safely to Glasgow airport with both crew members unharmed.[7]
^Pine, L G (1983). A Dictionary of mottoes. London: Routledge & K. Paul. p. 112. ISBN0-7100-9339-X.
^"Margaret Sinclair". Herald Scotland. 2 August 2006. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
^"Perth II (Scone) - Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust UK". www.abct.org.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
^"University Air Squadrons - Hansard". hansard.parliament.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
^ abMackay, David (5 April 2019). "Students to touch down at RAF Lossiemouth for flight training". Press and Journal. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
^"RAF plane crash lands". BBC News. 11 December 2002. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
^George, Allison (4 November 2022). "RAF training aircraft declares emergency over Glasgow". UK Defence Journal. from the original on 14 December 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
External linksedit
Official website
Squadron website
April 30, 2024
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2019 Learn how and when to remove this message A Royal Air Force University Air Squadron recruiting within Scotland Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron commonly known as UGSAS draws its members from six higher education establishments within Glasgow and its surrounding areas Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air SquadronBadge Of UGSASActive13 January 1941 presentCountry United KingdomBranchRoyal Air ForceRoleOfficer Training Ab Initio Flying Training RecruitingPart ofNo 6 Flying Training School RAFGarrison HQGlasgow Glasgow AirportMotto s In Utrumque Paratus 1 Latin prepared for either event giving the link between the sword of war and the dove of peace ColorsBlack amp GoldEquipment2x Grob Tutor T1InsigniaGroup badgeThe Squadron badge approved in 1948 is described in heraldic terms In front of a sword erect argent hilted up a grey dove volant in bend holding in the beak a sprig of olive vert fructed sable IdentificationsymbolUGSAS Its headquarters are in the West End of Glasgow in the Park District and is equipped with three Grob Tutor aircraft which are based at the flying element of the squadron at Glasgow Airport The Squadron has approximately 65 student members the majority of whom hold the rank of Officer Cadet as members of the RAF Volunteer Reserve and is split into three flights Clydesdale Houston and MacIntyre The Squadron also hosts all DTUS students attending Strathclyde University who form Everest FlightThe Squadron is a remote unit of 6 FTS Contents 1 History 1 1 Formation and World War Two 1 2 Post war changes 1 3 The modern squadron 2 Aircraft operated 3 Incidents 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editFormation and World War Two edit The Squadron was formed as Glasgow University Air Squadron on 13 January 1941 2 initially recruiting only from the University of Glasgow and during the war years was actively engaged in the pre entry training of students for the Royal Air Force By the end of hostilities some 400 members had entered the service in various aircrew categories though the Squadron did not operate aircraft during this period Post war changes edit In 1946 the RAFVR was re organised and the squadron was equipped with the de Havilland Tiger Moth and the Miles Magister and flying was carried out initially at the Royal Naval Air Station at Abbotsinch HMS Sanderling now Glasgow Airport but when the airfield was having its runway s relaid in 1950 a move was made to Scone airfield at Perth some 70 miles 110 km away from Glasgow The squadron operated there on and off until 1993 3 At the same time the Squadron was re equipped with the De Havilland Chipmunk In 1965 when the Royal College of Science and Technology became Strathclyde University the squadron was renamed to its current name to reflect this change In 1969 the Squadron moved back to the now Glasgow Airport The Scottish Aviation Bulldog replaced the Chipmunk in 1974 citation needed The modern squadron edit More recently students from the University of Strathclyde University of Stirling Glasgow School of Art Glasgow Caledonian University and The University of the West of Scotland have been eligible for Squadron membership 4 5 and as of 1996 the Squadron became parent to No 4 Air Experience Flight and in March 2000 the squadron was equipped with its current aircraft the Grob Tutor In January 2008 the Squadron was re organised into two flights Clydesdale and MacIntyre named in honour after Lord Clydesdale and David MacIntyre both were prominent aviators in the 1930s in 602 City Of Glasgow Sqn RAuxAF The Squadron detaches up to three times a year for a period of three to four weeks at a time formerly to either RAF Kinloss or RAF Leuchars but since those bases have closed more normally they deploy to RAF Lossiemouth Whilst deployed the squadron undertakes a period of intensive flying and adventure training 5 Aircraft operated editDe Havilland Tiger Moth T 2 1946 1950 Miles Magister 1946 1950 De Havilland Chipmunk T 10 1950 1974 Scottish Aviation Bulldog T 1 1974 2000 Grob 115E Tutor T 1 2000 2010 Grob 115EA Tutor T 2 2010 present Incidents edit11 December 2002 A Grob Tutor crashed into a field in Gartocharn near Loch Lomond after engine failure Both the student pilot and instructor managed to walk away from the crash unharmed 6 4 November 2022 A Grob Tutor operated by the air squadron declared pan pan and squawked 7700 over Glasgow after experiencing low oil pressure and low RPM with the aircraft s engine The aircraft returned safely to Glasgow airport with both crew members unharmed 7 See also editBirmingham University Air Squadron East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron Liverpool University Air Squadron Oxford University Air Squadron University Royal Naval Unit the Royal Navy equivalent Officers Training Corps the British Army equivalent List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadronsReferences edit Pine L G 1983 A Dictionary of mottoes London Routledge amp K Paul p 112 ISBN 0 7100 9339 X Margaret Sinclair Herald Scotland 2 August 2006 Retrieved 3 July 2019 Perth II Scone Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust UK www abct org uk Retrieved 3 July 2019 University Air Squadrons Hansard hansard parliament uk Retrieved 3 July 2019 a b Mackay David 5 April 2019 Students to touch down at RAF Lossiemouth for flight training Press and Journal Retrieved 3 July 2019 RAF plane crash lands BBC News 11 December 2002 Retrieved 3 July 2019 George Allison 4 November 2022 RAF training aircraft declares emergency over Glasgow UK Defence Journal Archived from the original on 14 December 2022 Retrieved 4 August 2023 External links editOfficial website Squadron website Retrieved from https en 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