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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wraith: [QB] The numbers for an Air Force squadron vary, usually depending on the size/type of aircraft. A fighter squadron does usually have 12 aircraft as Phoenix said, but squadrons operating larger aircraft usually have fewer. E.g. 51 Sqn has 3 Nimrod R.1. Our two Sentry AEW.1 squadrons (can't remember numbers) have 7 aircraft between them. Wings and groups are as Phoenix described. A squadron is usually commanded by a Wing Commander and a wing by a Group Captain (no, I don't know why). Legion has never been used for any British formation that I am aware of (well, except Roman legions recruited from Britain but I'm discounting those). Regiment and Battalion are usually Army designations but also apply to the RAF Regiment (NOT part of the Army) and the Royal Marines. The regiment is the basic administrative unit and each regiment has several battalions of about 1000 men each e.g. 1st battalion Grenedier Guards. A brigade is 2-3 battalions and a division is usually 2-3 brigades although it can be more. Navy formations such as flotilla are variable and depend on the task assigned and ships available etc. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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