PPRuNe Forums - View Single Post - Airline Call Signs
View Single Post
Old 21st Nov 2019, 18:54
  #216 (permalink)  
WE992
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Former Home of the Hercules, Wilts
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Ascot is used by All RAF transport aircraft when route flying. RR1000 series, Bae146. RR2000 series KC-30, RR4000 series being the A400M, RR5000 series C-130 and RR6000 series C-17. KC30s use Madras and Tartan call signs when tanking in the UK. 400 sometimes use Comet call signs when undertaking tactical flying with C-130s using Jigsaw.

RAF fast jets often use the Ascot call sign when in transit overseas when accompanied by KC-30. The ASCOT call sign dates back to the days of RAF Air Support Command, standing for Air Support Command Operation Task.
WE992 is offline