troop (trp)
n.
A group or company of people, animals, or things. See Synonyms at band2. See Synonyms at flock1.
1. A group of soldiers.
troops Military units; soldiers.
2. A unit of cavalry, armored vehicles, or artillery in a European army, corresponding to a platoon in the U.S. Army.
3. A unit of at least five Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts under the guidance of an adult leader.
4. A great many; a lot.
Perhaps description 3 is aimed at RAF Regt rather than the RAF as a whole.
