RAF Boulmer is a key component of the RAF Battlespace Management Force and home to 19 and 20 Squadron. Using ground based military and civilian radars, 19 Squadron at RAF Boulmer are responsible for compiling the Recognised Air Picture, a radar snapshot of all aircraft within the UK Airspace and its approaches. The Control and Reporting Centre monitor the RAP 24/7, 365 days a year to provide tacti
cal control of the Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons at RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Coningsby, which launch to intercept unidentified aircraft. RAF Boulmer is also home to 20 Squadron, delivering specialist training for RAF Aerospace Battle Management Officers and SNCOS, airmen/airwomen of the Aerospace Systems Manager/Operation trades as well as the wider UK armed forces, NATO and other foreign national military personnel. With over 600 students attending 120 courses a year the school is a worldwide centre of excellence. Our personnel are heavily engaged in global operations and deployments in support of defence commitments, their excellent contribution at home and abroad provides critical support to the delivery of essential operational tasks. Located near the picturesque town of Alnwick in Northumberland, with beautiful countryside, a stunning coastline on our doorstep and a warm welcome from the locals, RAF Boulmer has for too long been a well-kept secret.
