Middle Wallop Flying Station (AAC Middle Wallop / Army Aviation Centre)
Middle Wallop Flying Station (also AAC Middle Wallop / Army Aviation Centre; ICAO EGVP) is an active military air base in the United Kingdom, operated by the Army Air Corps. It has 2 runways (longest 1,181 m). Home to the 2 (Training) Regiment AAC (668 Sqn, the 676 Sqn, the 671 (HQ) Sqn), the 7 (Training) Regiment AAC (653 Sqn and 4 other units, flying AH-64 Apache.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Location | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1939 |
| Operating Organization | Army Air Corps |
| Units & aircraft |
2 (Training) Regiment AAC (668 Sqn676 Sqn671 (HQ) Sqn)7 (Training) Regiment AAC (653 Sqn673 Sqn)Headquarters Army Air Corps1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team7 (Training) Regiment AAC · AH-64 Apache
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| Coordinates | 51.1489°N, -1.5700°E |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) |
| ICAO code | EGVP |
| Runways |
08/26 · 1,096 m (3,596 ft) · Grass17/35 · 1,181 m (3,875 ft) · Grass
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Description
Middle Wallop Flying Station, also known as AAC Middle Wallop or the Army Aviation Centre, is a military facility located in the United Kingdom. Established in 1939, the installation has operated as the Army Aviation Centre in its current form since August 1, 2009.
The station is operated by the Army Air Corps. It houses the Headquarters Army Air Corps and the headquarters of the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team. The garrison includes two training units: 2 (Training) Regiment AAC, which encompasses 668 Squadron, 676 Squadron, and 671 (HQ) Squadron, and 7 (Training) Regiment AAC, consisting of 653 Squadron and 673 Squadron.
Middle Wallop Flying Station operates AH-64E Apache helicopters, with 7 (Training) Regiment AAC providing flying training for the aircraft.
- AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
- AUG 142026 Created Page created: Middle Wallop Flying Station