Liverpool UAS

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Liverpool University Air Squadron (LUAS) is a University Air Squadron recruiting primarily from the University of Liverpool, John Moores University and the University of Lancaster. Students are also occasionally accepted from other Higher Education institutes throughout North West England (except Greater Manchester).

The squadron was initially founded during the Second World War, in order to provide a source of pilots for the Royal Air Force. Disbanded at the end of the war, the squadron was reformed in the 1950s. The squadron is now based at RAF Woodvale and currently flies the Grob Tutor.

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[edit] Squadron history

[edit] The Second World War years

The squadron was founded on 12 January 1941, and initially flew from Speke a part of No. 54 Group. On 14 December 1945 the establishment was transferred to 24 EFTS, and the squadron was disbanded on 30 June 1946.

[edit] Reformation

The squadron was reformed on 1 December 1950, as a part of No 63 Group, flying out of RAF Hooton Park. Squadron colours were presented in a ceremony at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. The squadron moved to RAF Woodvale on 13 July 1951.

[edit] Squadron crest

The squadron crest consists of a cormorant standing atop an open book, carrying a sprig of seaweed in its beak. The squadron motto is "Studiis Divisi Volando Sociati" (Through Studies Divided, Through Flying United).

[edit] Squadron aircraft