Today (2008 onwards)

SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Flying Training Squadron, RAF Cranwell.

Fg Off James Bell becomes the 100th Elementary Flying Training (EFT) student to graduate from 57 squadron since it became part of the MFTS system. He completed his final flight in the Grob Prefect aircraft and will now go on to streaming for his next aircraft type. Photo by: Gordon Elias For further information contact RAFC Cranwell Photographic Section Photographic Section RAFC Cranwell SLEAFORD Lincolnshire NG34 8HB Tel: 01400 266598
Squadron leader Mike Waring with Flying Officer Bell

Once again rising from the ashes, 57 Squadron reformed on 1 October 2008 at RAF Wyton, flying the Grob Tutor aircraft in the RAF’s elementary flying training role. As part of a consolidation of elementary flying training, the Squadron relocated to RAF College Cranwell in September 2014. From late 2017, the Squadron began operating the Grob 120TP Prefect aircraft, provided under the UK’s Military Flying Training System.

No. 57 Squadron reformed on 1 Oct 2008 to operate the Grob Tutor in a flying training role under Squadron Leader PA Watkins. In March 2011 Squadron Leader NP Wesley took command and in June 2013 was succeeded by Squadron leader N Lambert.

The current CO, Squadron Leader MW Waring took command in Feb 2014 and during the current period the squadron converted to the Grob Prefect 120TP.