Oxford University Air Squadron

Oxford University Air Squadron The squadron also takes part in charity work and many varied sporting activities, including competitions against the other UAS' from across the UK.

Oxford University Air Squadron exists as a training unit within the Royal Air Force and primarily provides basic flying training, force development and adventurous training (such as skiing, climbing, parachuting) to undergraduate students at the universities of Oxford, Oxford Brookes and Reading. The squadron is attached to RAF Benson where the flying takes place and has a Town Headquarters in Oxford where weekly training nights are held.

Congratulations to APO Terry, who just before Christmas, completed his first solo sortie.
19/01/2025

Congratulations to APO Terry, who just before Christmas, completed his first solo sortie.

In the last week of November, students were given the opportunity to travel to RAF Cosford as a force development trip l...
15/12/2024

In the last week of November, students were given the opportunity to travel to RAF Cosford as a force development trip lead by this years OIC Force Development.

Throughout the trip, students walked through many exhibits and hangars, each with their own time period and information dedicated to the RAF’s history.

3 students were required to give a presentation on critical parts of RAF History such as, The Dam Busters, The Cold War, and the Falklands war. All of which allowed the students to expand their knowledge on the RAF’s history, and gain insight to how crucial some events were for the history of the RAF.

During Rememberance weekend, OUAS took part in the Wallingford Remberance Parade, alongside RAF Benson personnel and loc...
12/11/2024

During Rememberance weekend, OUAS took part in the Wallingford Remberance Parade, alongside RAF Benson personnel and local youth groups.

APO Johnson, accompanied by APO Murtagh, placed a poppy wreath on behalf of all members and staff of OUAS.

On Friday evening, APO Merritt and Off Cdt Nethacott attended the Poppy Appeal Concert in Charlbury. Raising money to help support members, veterans and families of the British Armed Forces.

The squadron is immensely grateful and proud to have taken part in these events, honouring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

We will remember them.

📸Courtesy of RAF Benson photographic section

OUAS pays its respects to the countless service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their tomorrow for ou...
11/11/2024

OUAS pays its respects to the countless service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their tomorrow for our today.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

At the end of September, 6 students got the opportunity to take part in a sailing exercise on the coast of Croatia Durin...
25/10/2024

At the end of September, 6 students got the opportunity to take part in a sailing exercise on the coast of Croatia

During the exercise students learnt the basics in regards to rigging and handling a sailboat as a crew.

The skipper went through a number of practical and theory based lessons over the six days. Content included knot tying, the theory of sailing, tacking and jibing, man overboard drills as well as mooring and unmooring.

These lessons were combined with a shift-based crew system where each member on board had a role to fulfil each day, this provided communication and organisation development integral to close-quarters living.

Alongside this, students had the privilege of exploring a number of towns and cities along the Adriatic coastline between legs, learning about local life and legacies of the historic coastline.

OUAS Senior Leadership Team 24/25We are pleased to introduce this year’s Senior Leadership Team. These students recently...
23/10/2024

OUAS Senior Leadership Team 24/25

We are pleased to introduce this year’s Senior Leadership Team. These students recently undertook training at RAFC Cranwell to further their planning, management and leadership skills. They will be responsible for coordinating the students and squadron operations over the next year and supporting the growth of the wider Senior Team.

Senior Student: APO Merritt
APO Ground: APO Johnson
APO Air: APO Murtagh
PMC: APO Terry
DPMC: APO Penman

OUAS expedition to Gibraltar 🇬🇮 OUAS students visited Gibraltar to learn about the unique role they played in air power ...
10/10/2024

OUAS expedition to Gibraltar 🇬🇮

OUAS students visited Gibraltar to learn about the unique role they played in air power during WWII and how it remains relevant.

They visited various museums and sights of significance in the area and gave a variety of presentations on the strategic importance of Gibraltar.

OUAS Summer Camp ☀️The students of OUAS enjoyed three weeks of activities which included Adventure Training including wa...
07/10/2024

OUAS Summer Camp ☀️

The students of OUAS enjoyed three weeks of activities which included Adventure Training including wakeboarding and trips to RAF Halton for the obstacle course and high ropes.
A Pax flight at RAF Brize Norton and the annual leavers dinner held at Hertford College in The University of Oxford were also highlights.

Oxford Freshers! ✈️                                                                         Go and visit the Oxford Univ...
04/10/2024

Oxford Freshers! ✈️ Go and visit the Oxford University Air Squadron Stall at your Fresher Fayre on the 9th-10th of October. It is held in the examination halls and starts at 10am.

Bucks New Freshers! ✈️Go and check out the Oxford University Air Squadron Stall at your Fresher Fayre on the 2nd October...
27/09/2024

Bucks New Freshers! ✈️

Go and check out the Oxford University Air Squadron Stall at your Fresher Fayre on the 2nd October!
Running between 12pm-5pm

Reading Freshers 🛩️Go and visit the University Air Squadron Stall at your fresher Fayre on Wednesday the 25th and Thursd...
20/09/2024

Reading Freshers 🛩️

Go and visit the University Air Squadron Stall at your fresher Fayre on Wednesday the 25th and Thursday the 26th of September 11am-4pm

Link to sign up in bio

Oxford Brookes Freshers! ✈️Make sure to visit the Oxford University Air Squadron Stall at your Freshers Fayre on Friday ...
17/09/2024

Oxford Brookes Freshers! ✈️

Make sure to visit the Oxford University Air Squadron Stall at your Freshers Fayre on Friday 20th September between 11am and 4pm

OUAS IS RECRUITING NOW We are currently recruiting motivated students from Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, University...
28/08/2024

OUAS IS RECRUITING NOW

We are currently recruiting motivated students from Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, University of Reading and Buckinghamshire New University who want to push themselves beyond the typical university experience.

Follow the link in our bio for more information and access to our application form.

Interviews begin in September.

OUAS IS RECRUITING NOWWe are currently recruiting motivated students from Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, University ...
21/08/2024

OUAS IS RECRUITING NOW

We are currently recruiting motivated students from Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, University of Reading and Buckinghamshire New University who want to push themselves beyond the typical university experience.

Follow the link in our bio for more information and access to our application form.

Interviews begin in September.

Congratulations to Off Cdt Ashmore for completing his first solo sortie. Ashmore is our first fresher this year to compl...
02/08/2024

Congratulations to Off Cdt Ashmore for completing his first solo sortie.

Ashmore is our first fresher this year to complete this achievement.

Today he has also achieved his second solo, completing his 30 minutes of solo flying in the circuit.

A massive well done!

This year 12 of our students got the opportunity to man a static Tutor and a OUAS Recruitment stand at this year’s Royal...
01/08/2024

This year 12 of our students got the opportunity to man a static Tutor and a OUAS Recruitment stand at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).

Throughout the weekend students were able to speak to both the public and representatives from Air Forces across the globe, promoting life on a University Air Squadron and understanding how different Air Forces worked in different countries.

Some student highlights included a tour of a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. Meeting former Tornado pilot Mandy Hickson and taking part in virtual reality sims.

The weekend also consisted of RIAT’s world-class displays which included fly-pasts commemorating 100 years of the Canadian Air Force and 50 Years of the Hawk aircraft.

Want the chance to be a part of the World’s largest military air show? Send in an application to join OUAS and become part of history. The Link for how to apply can be found in our bio.

OUAS IS RECRUITING NOWWe are currently recruiting motivated students from Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, University ...
11/07/2024

OUAS IS RECRUITING NOW

We are currently recruiting motivated students from Oxford University, Oxford Brookes, University of Reading and Buckinghamshire New University who want to push themselves beyond the typical university experience.

Follow the link in our bio for more information and access to our application form.

On Saturday 8th June a team of OUAS Students took part in RAFA RIDES, a charity bike cycle in aid of the Royal Air Force...
10/06/2024

On Saturday 8th June a team of OUAS Students took part in RAFA RIDES, a charity bike cycle in aid of the Royal Air Force Association.

Students took on the challenge of riding 25 miles across The Cotwold countryside, which included a loop of the airfield at RAF Brize Norton and a passing visit to RAF Fairford, the home of the Royal International Air Tattoo. An unforgettable ride.

Not only did the OUAS student team successfully complete the whole bike ride, they made it more challenging by completing the distance on mountain bikes rather than the orthodox road bike.

Our justgiving page is still live, so if you would still like to donate the link can be found below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/oxford-university-air-squadron-rafa-rides?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Foxford-university-air-squadron-rafa-rides&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

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