| 7 Aviation Support Battalion REME | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1992–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Equipment Support |
| Size | Battalion 438 personnel [1] |
| Part of | 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team |
| Garrison/HQ | Wattisham Flying Station, Suffolk |
| Engagements | Operation Telic Operation Herrick |
7 Aviation Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
The battalion was formed in 1992, as a regular REME battalion, from 8 Close Support Company, 71 Close Support Company, 73 Close Support Company, and 72 (Depth) Company. The battalion went on to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan, to support both 24th Airmobile Brigade and 16th Air Assault Brigade. [2]
The battalion's current structure is as follows: [3]
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4 Armoured Close Support Battalion REME is a battalion of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army.
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