No. 32 Squadron RAF
| No. XXXII Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Type | Flying squadron |
| Role | Command Support Air Transport |
| Size | Two aircraft |
| Part of | Air Mobility Force |
| Station | RAF Northolt |
| Mottos | Adeste comites (Latin for 'Rally round, comrades') |
| Aircraft | Dassault Envoy IV CC1 |
| Insignia | |
| Post 1950 roundel | |
| Tail codes | KT (Oct 1938 – Sep 1939) GZ (Sep 1939 – Nov 1942, Jul 1944 – May 1949) |
No. 32 (The Royal) Squadron, also known as No.XXXII Squadron, is a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It operates the Dassault Envoy IV CC1 in the Command Support Air Transport role, transporting VIPs and carrying out general air transport roles. It is based at RAF Northolt in Greater London, England.
Originally formed in 1916 as part of the Royal Flying Corps, the squadron saw action during the First and Second World Wars with fighter aircraft, but was disbanded in 1969. The Metropolitan Communications Squadron, involved in the VIP transport role, was renamed as No. 32 Squadron at that time. In 1995, the squadron was merged with the Queen's Flight, and incorporated 'The Royal' title into its name. At this time, the squadron moved from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire to RAF Northolt in Greater London, where it remains.
The merger ended the RAF's provision of dedicated VIP transport aircraft; the squadron's aircraft are available to VIP passengers only if they are not needed for military operations. As of 2025, one flight within the squadron operates the Dassault Envoy IV CC1 fixed-wing aircraft.