635 Supply Squadron

• Formation: 635 Supply Squadron was officially formed in the late 1960s as part of the Royal Air Force’s logistics restructuring to improve supply chain efficiency. • Role: The Squadron’s primary responsibility is the supply and distribution of equipment, materiel, and consumables to RAF units both in the UK and on overseas operations. • Support to Operations: 635 Supply Squadron played a vital support role during the Falklands War in 1982, ensuring frontline troops received critical supplies despite challenging logistics routes. • Cold War Duties: During the Cold War, the Squadron was tasked with maintaining readiness for rapid deployment in the event of a conflict in Europe, regularly participating in NATO exercises. • Humanitarian Missions: Members of the Squadron have been deployed to support humanitarian operations, including disaster relief efforts in Bosnia during the 1990s and after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. • Modernisation: The Squadron adopted advanced inventory management systems in the 2000s, which improved tracking and distribution efficiency across RAF operations worldwide. • Joint Service Integration: 635 Supply Squadron has worked closely with Army and Royal Navy logistics units, fostering joint operational capabilities and sharing best practices in supply chain management. • Afghanistan and Iraq: Personnel from 635 Supply Squadron were heavily involved in supporting Operation Herrick (Afghanistan) and Operation Telic (Iraq), ensuring vital equipment reached deployed forces. • Honours and Awards: The Squadron has received several commendations for excellence in logistics support, most notably in recognition of their performance during the Gulf War in 1991. • Traditions: 635 Supply Squadron maintains a strong esprit de corps, with annual reunions and a proud tradition of mentoring new recruits in the art and science of military logistics.