Description

RAF Syerston is home to 2 Flying Training School (2 FTS) and houses both the headquarters and the RAF Central Gliding School, which provides formal training courses for members of the Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGS) located at various other locations around the UK. RAF Syerston has FOUR satellite airfields at RAF Kenley, RAF Kirknewton, RAF Topcliffe and RAF Little Rissington from which it operates the Viking T Mk 1 glider.