No. 2 Flying Training School RAF

No. 2 Flying Training School
Active
  • 1920–1933
  • 1934–1939
  • 1939–1942
  • 1947–1952
  • 1953–1966
  • 1966–1970
  • 1970–1974
  • 1976–1997
  • 2014 – present
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
TypeFlying training school
RoleGlider training
Part ofRoyal Air Force Air Cadets
HeadquartersRAF Syerston
MottosVerbum sat Sapienti
(Latin for 'A word to the wise is sufficient')
AircraftGrob Viking T1
Commanders
Current
commander
Group Captain Barry "Baz" Dale
Notable
commanders
Arthur Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder

No.2 Flying Training School is a Flying Training School (FTS) of the Royal Air Force (RAF). It is part of No. 22 (Training) Group that delivers glider flying training to the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Its headquarters is located at RAF Syerston in Nottinghamshire and gliding takes places from several sites throughout the UK using the Grob Viking T1. The RAF Central Gliding School is also under its command.

Throughout its history, No. 2 FTS has had various roles including being the first military flying school to use jet-powered aircraft throughout pilot training.