90 Signals Unit
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| 90 Signals Unit | |
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| Active | 2006 - Present |
| Role | Tactical Communications |
| Station | RAF Brize Norton / RAF Leeming |
| Motto | "Aetherem Vincere" - Conquer The Skies |
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| Identification symbol |
A Royal Blue Stag wearing an ethereal crown around it's neck. |
90 Signals Unit (90SU) oversees the provision of communications facilities to deployed units of the Royal Air Force.
Due to the deployable nature of 90SU personnel, they are within a discrete portion of the RAF that wears a DPM uniform full time.
90SU was formed as a unit in April 2006, during which time it amalgamated with the Tactical Communications Wing
90SU is currently a lodger unit at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
90SU's motto is "Aetherem Vincere" which translates to "Conquer The Skies".
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[edit] Unit Role
90SU is an Air Combat Service Support Unit that exists to provide deployed forces, with communication and information services worldwide.
[edit] Organisational Structure
90 Signals Unit is commanded by an RAF Group Captain.
[edit] Wings
- Force Headquarters
- The command portion of 90SU, currently at RAF Leeming
- Operations Wing
- Oversees the provision of kit and personnel to various theatres.
- Provides expeditionary communications worldwide.
[edit] Relocation
Along with elements elements from RAF High Wycombe and RAF Sealand 90SU will relocate to RAF Leeming in Yorkshire between Summer 2007 and Summer 2009 as part of the creation of the A6 Communications hub.[1]
