University of Birmingham Air Squadron

RAF Volunteer Reserve unit for students from Aston, UoB, BCU, Coventry, Keele, Staffordshire, Warwick and Wolverhampton Universities.

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

Watch our Virtual Open Day video below ⬇️

Visit our website for more current information about the squadron and how to apply.

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Adventure training is one of the key pillars of UBAS, it encourages students to gain confidence, resilience and physical ability. Visit the link in our bio to apply now!

#UBAS #NoOrdinaryDegree #Skiiing #UAS #RecruitingNow #Recruitment

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

Flying is one of the seven pillars all UBAS activities fall under. If learning to fly is something that interests you, or you are curious about the other pillars, check out our bio to apply or visit UBAS Online for more info

#UBAS #NoOrdinaryStudent #Flying #RecruitingNow

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This time last year UBAS students were enjoying the summer camp activities, which ranged from flying, team sports, Cosfest and a tasty BBQ!

#UBAS #NoOrdinaryStudent #BBQ #Summer #Sports #TugOfWar #Dodgems #BumperCars #Festival #Fair #Burger #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

This time last year UBAS students had just come back from the Royal International Air Tattoo. Students helped staff the VIP events, hospitality chalets and more, all while getting front row seats at this incredible event. ✈️

#NoOrdinaryStudent #UBAS #TBThursday

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

Throwback to this time last year when UBAS students assisted in the running of various aspects of RIAT - the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Like many events in our calendar we can’t attend this year, however we are primed and ready to return next year.
#throwbackthursday #tbt

[West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association @WMRFCA]

Are you planning to go to #university this year or next in the #WestMidlands?

Did you know that each of the services is represented by its own university organisation to gain military skills, adventure training and a great social life?

Find out more👇

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[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

knowledge that the special relationship between our two countries and squadrons stands true. Air Force ROTC Det. 157 Alumni and Cadet Association

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3 months ago 5 senior Blue Lions travelled across the Atlantic to Daytona Beach, Florida. There they spent a week training alongside United States Air Force Officer Cadets at Embry Riddle University. They were given a spectacular welcome, engaging program and the opportunity....

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to learn how the USAF trains its future officers. Months after we still celebrate our excellent working partnership with detachment 157 and hope to spend more time with them in the future. So both our units can produce the next generation of airmen/women who will serve in the

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

Armed Forces Day is celebrated to show support and appreciation for Veterans, Reservists, Cadets and their families. It is also a chance to raise money and help to support those with injuries and illnesses that are a result of their service in the British Armed Forces.

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On the Friday of Royal Ascot, military personnel and volunteers are welcomed to collect for their chosen charities. UBAS was proud to represent the RAF Benevolent Fund.
The tri-forces bucket collection raised an amazing £22,220.
#ThrowbackThursday

[RAF Cosford @RAF_Cosford]

A400M Atlas flypast at the 2018 @cosfordairshow.

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

Please donate anything possible!
https://t.co/I4xxQAqmzB #RAFARidesVirtual2020

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Yesterday 10 UBAS students cycled a total of 507.85 miles, whilst having raised £552 for the Royal Air Force Association! RAFA will be using this money to support those most vulnerable in the RAF family during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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@RAF_Cosford @SketchLisa @RAFLossiemouth @EatKnuckleFritz @RoyalAirForce @RAFConingsby @RAFHighWycombe @RAF_Odiham @RAFBenson @RAF_Valley @99Sqn @RAFScampton @rafboulmer

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

@RAF_Cosford @SketchLisa @RAFLossiemouth @EatKnuckleFritz @RoyalAirForce @RAFConingsby @RAFHighWycombe @RAF_Odiham @RAFBenson @RAF_Valley @99Sqn @RAFScampton @rafboulmer Had a good rummage and these were the best I could find. Amazing the difference between then and now!

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Looking forward to reading this new book by @MandyHickson. She was one of the @RoyalAirForce’s first female fast jet pilots - she flew the Tornado - and her flying career began at @UBASBlueLions at RAF Cosford.

[University of Birmingham Air Squadron @Birmingham_UAS]

Today is the day of the challenge, with the UBAS team aiming to cycle at least 100 miles on this gorgeous day!
Please support our team and donate anything you can https://t.co/I4xxQAqmzB
#RAFARidesVirtual2020

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A misty evening before the Cosford Airshow last year. Can you name all of the aircraft pictured?
We counted 8! How many can you get?
#throwbackthursday