Originally Posted by
teeonefixer
There was still supposed to be 9 until very recently, plus an increase in establishment (from 13 to 16+) to cater for TMk.1 conversion/training. However, RAFCAM tasking is news to me, but their aeroplanes (XX162 and XX327 with instrumentation) have been retired to Valley (RTP) and Shawbury (store).
ISTR an announcement late last year that 22xT1s were to be held at Shawbury to support this tasking. Six months ago, so probably all changed. Still quite a substantial fleet for something that's left service!