RAF Trade Group 11 Association

Introduction

The RAF Trade Group 11 Association was formed to provide a membership organisation and the focal point for ex Trade Group 11 personnel.

Trade Group 11 formed part of a Network of the past. It has been absorbed by the NEC (Network Enabled Capability) a network of networks to distribute information.

Our forces have always been adaptable to technological change. From swords and lances to rifled artillery and laser guided bombs.

Now it is the turn of Information Communication Technology (ICT). Initially runners and messengers on horseback, semaphore with flags, the telegraph and Morse code, analogue telephones, radio.

Microwave, SATCOM, digital phones, video technology, automated voice-mail transcription. NEC is at the forefront of this rapid evolution.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, Chief of the Defence Staff said "Afghanistan remains our focus and our main effort. It will continue so for some time to come."
[ RUSI Christmas lecture 3 Dec 2009 ]

From a collection held by the Imperial War Museum

The future

The inaugural AGM and second Reunion was held on 4th of April 2009 at Pontins Holiday Park in Blackpool when around 100 ex trade group 11 personnel, serving personnel, and wives travelled from far and wide to meet up.

The election of Officers took place at this meeting.

Membership is open to ex RAF TG11, clik the link below.

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