Royal Air Force Germany

Royal Air Force Germany
Active1 January 1959 (1959-01-01)–1 April 1993 (1993-04-01)
CountryGermany
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
TypeRoyal Air Force command
Part ofBritish Armed Forces,
UK Ministry of Defence
HeadquartersRAF Rheindahlen
Nickname(s)RAFG
Motto(s)Keepers of the Peace
MarchRoyal Air Force March Past

Royal Air Force Germany, commonly known as RAF Germany, and abbreviated RAFG, was a command of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and part of British Forces Germany (BFG). It consisted of units located in Germany, initially in what was known as West Germany as part of the British Air Forces of Occupation (BAFO) following the Second World War, and later as part of the RAF's commitment to the defence of Europe during the Cold War. The commander of RAFG doubled as commander of NATO's Second Allied Tactical Air Force (2ATAF). Its motto was 'Keepers of the Peace'.