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The largest RAF Station in the UK, Brize Norton is the nerve centre of the RAF's air transport capabilities. Opened in 1937, the Station was used to train airborne forces, before being handed over to the USAF in 1950. Strategic Air Command based B-29 and B-47 bombers at Brize, before the RAF reclaimed the Station for use as a base. The main flying role of the station is to provide strategic Air Transport operations and to operate squadrons of aircraft that are equipped to carry out Air-to-Air Refuelling anywhere in the world. The station also provides training for parachutists, trials associated with air dropping men and materials, communications and navigational aid, and facilities for aircraft operating away from their home bases.

Currently based at Brize Norton are: 11 VC10 C1Ks of 10 Squadron; 8 VC10 K3 and K4s of 101 Squadron; 8 Tristar K1, KC1, C2 and C2As of 216 Squadron; 4 C-17s of 99 Squadron and No 2624 Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment Field Squadron. Also based at Brize Norton is No 1 Parachute Training School, which includes the RAF Parachute Display Team, the Falcons. 2001 also saw the arrival of No 99 Squadron and it's Boeing C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. RAF Brize Norton is now the largest RAF base in the country and is undergoing a programme of modernisation.

Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers and promoters cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any format, without permission, is strictly forbidden. All photographs courtesy of Carterton Town Council except NE Local Centre - West Oxfordshire District Council and RAF Brize Norton.