Regiments and Squadrons
2 (Training) Regiment Army Air Corps (AAC) consists of three squadrons: 668 (Training) Squadron AAC, 676 Squadron AAC and 671 (Headquarters) Squadron AAC. The Regiment conducts Special to Arm Groundcrew Initial and Subsequent Trade Training and provides the command, administrative and logistical support to the AACen.
7 (Training) Regiment AAC consists of two squadrons: 653 Squadron AAC and 673 Squadron AAC. These squadrons provide AH-64E Apache flying training for AAC officers and non-commissioned officers.
History
The Army Aviation Centre, in its current format, came into being on 1 August 2009. Prior to this the establishment was known as the School of Army Aviation (SAAvn), which formed up in August 1965. At this time SAAvn consisted of a Flying Wing, a Trade Training School and the ground instruction part of Tactics Wing, under its own Commandant.
A major rebuild was undertaken at Middle Wallop in late 1966 to meet the new expansion of the Corps and this changed the station considerably. Many of the old huts were demolished to make way for an instructional block, which was named Stockwell Hall, after the first Colonel Commandant of the Army Air Corps, General Sir Hugh Charles Stockwell GCB, KBE, DSO and Bar (16 June 1903 – 27 November 1986).
Accommodation
Accommodation at Middle Wallop is in older buildings, where recruits share accommodation with other trainees in rooms up to six people.
Sheets, blankets and pillowcases are provided, and these are regularly laundered, but many trainees choose to use their own.
Recruits are allocated plenty of storage space, including a double wardrobe as well as a footlocker.
Shared shower, bath and sink facilities are provided.
How to find us
Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8DY
By train
The nearest railway station is Andover, Hampshire.