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Cambridge University Air Squadron RAF
Active1 Oct 1925-present
RoleTraining, Recruitment
Part ofNo. 6 Flying Training School RAF
Garrison/HQRAF Wittering
Motto(s)Doctrinam Accingimus Alis (Latin: We equip learning with wings)[1]
EquipmentGrob Tutor T1
Insignia
Identification
symbol
Lion passant and guardant in front of red book with white cross

Cambridge University Air Squadron, abbreviated CUAS, formed in 1925, is the training unit of the Royal Air Force at the University of Cambridge and forms part of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. It is the oldest of 15 University Air Squadrons in the UK. For many years it was based at Cambridge Airport at Teversham.

  1. ^ Pine, L.G. (1983). A dictionary of mottoes (1 ed.). London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. p. 57. ISBN 0-7100-9339X.

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