| 词条 | Draft:Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit |
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{{AFC submission|t||ts=20190404210624|u=Thx811|ns=118|demo=}}{{Infobox military unit | unit_name = Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit | image = | image_size = 150px | alt = Badge of the Air Warfare Centre (the units parent organisation), elements of which were worn on SAOEU aircraft. | caption = Badge of the Air Warfare Centre (the units parent organisation), elements of which were worn on SAOEU aircraft. | dates = 1988 – 31 March 2004 | country = {{flagicon|UK}} United Kingdom | allegiance = | branch = {{air force|United Kingdom}} | type = Flying squadron | role = Test and evaluation | size = | command_structure = Air Warfare Centre | garrison = Boscombe Down | garrison_label = Home station | nickname = | patron = | motto = | colors = | colors_label = | march = | mascot = | equipment = * BAE Harrier GR7
| equipment_label = Aircraft | battles = | anniversaries = | decorations = | battle_honours = | battle_honours_label = | disbanded = 31 March 2004 | flying_hours = | website = | commander1 = | current_commander = | commander1_label = | commander2 = | commander2_label = | commander3 = | commander3_label = | commander4 = | commander4_label = | commander5 = | commander5_label = | commander6 = | commander6_label = | commander7 = | commander7_label = | commander8 = | commander8_label = | commander9 = | commander9_label = | notable_commanders = | identification_symbol = | identification_symbol_label = | identification_symbol_2 = | identification_symbol_3 = | identification_symbol_4 = | identification_symbol_2_label = | identification_symbol_3_label = | identification_symbol_4_label = | aircraft_attack = | aircraft_bomber = | aircraft_electronic = | aircraft_fighter = | aircraft_helicopter = | aircraft_helicopter_attack = | aircraft_helicopter_cargo = | aircraft_helicopter_multirole = | aircraft_helicopter_observation = | aircraft_helicopter_trainer = | aircraft_helicopter_utility = | aircraft_helicopter_transport = | aircraft_interceptor = | aircraft_patrol = | aircraft_recon = | aircraft_trainer = | aircraft_transport = | aircraft_tanker = | aircraft_general = | countries = | native_name = | identification_symbol_5 = | identification_symbol_5_label = }} The Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit (SAOEU) or Strike Attack OEU, was a unit of the Royal Air Force based at RAF Boscombe Down in Wiltshire between 1988 and 2004. The unit operated the Panavia Tornado GR1/4, BAE Harrier and SEPACAT JAguar aircraft. The role of the SAOEU was to evaluate new and existing equipment and to develop fast-jet ground attack tactics in order to provide timely advice to the front line. HistoryTornado Operational Evaluation UnitThe Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit (SAOEU) has its origins in the RAF's Tornado Operational Evaluation Unit (TOEU) which was formed on 1 September 1983 after the earlier introduction of the Panavia Tornado GR1 to the RAF during 1981.[1] Boscombe Down was chosen as the SAOEU'S home to benefit from working alongside the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment which already carried out various aircraft and weapons trials. Equipped with two Tornado GR1's, the unit's role was to test and evaluate the Tornado's weapons aiming systems, terrain following radar and conduct other trials as required. Although only anticipated to be in existence for two years, it became there was further requirements for development and trials work which justified the retention of the unit.{{Sfn|Hunter|2001|p=16}}[2] EstablishmentThe Tornados were joined by the BAE Harrier GR7 in 1988 and to reflect the wider range of aircraft operated, the unit was officially retitled as the Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit (SAOEU). The majority of work involving the Harrier focussed on developing tactics and operating procedures for the new Harrier GR7.[2] During the mid 1990s the RAF upgraded the SEPECAT Jaguar fleet and therefore in 1996 the Jaguar was added to the SAOEU's fleet.{{Sfn|Hunter|2001|p=16}} By 2001, the unit operated three Tornados, three Harriers and one Jaguar.[3] MergerOn 1 April 2004, after sixteen years of operations, the SAOEU was merged with the Tornado F3 OEU (based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire) and the Air Guided Weapons OEU (based at RAF Valley in Anglesey), to form the Fast Jet Weapons Operational Evaluation Unit (FJWOEU) which established its home at RAF Coningsby. The FJWOEU later merged with the Fast Jet Test Squadron on 1 April 2006 and took on the No. 41 Squadron numberplate, to become No. 41 (Test and Evaluation) Squadron.[4] OperationsThe role of the SAOEU was to evaluate new and existing equipment and to develop fast-jet ground attack tactics in order to provide timely advice to the front line.[3] All personnel are either Qualified Weapons Instructors (QWIs) or Electronic Warfare Instructors (EWIs) and each accumulated over 1500 flying hours on their respective aircraft.[5] Around 65 engineering personnel maintained the SAOEU fleet.[8] SAOEU work was tasked by the Air Warfare Centre, Headquarters of No. 1 Group or Headquarters of RAF Strike Command.{{Sfn|Hunter|2001|p=18}} Special Projects TeamThe Special Projects Team (SPT) flight was led by a Flight Lieutenant and was tasked with fitting experimental modifications for trial or urgent requirements to all three of the SAOEU's aircraft types. The team was responsible for drafting the engineering procedures to allow others to implement the modifications once they have been approved.[6] DeploymentsThe unit deployed to the United States on an annual basis for a series of trials codenamed Exercise Highrider. Based at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake in California, the unit took advantage of the favourable climate and extensive range facilities at China Lake and the Nellis Test and Training Range. Highrider exercises allowed the unit to drop live weaponry on a more reliable basis than in the UK where the only range where live weapons can be used is at Cape Wrath.[3][7] The SAOEU also regularly took part in Combined Qualified Weapons Instructor (CQW) course and NITEX exercises at RAF Leuchars in Fife where the operated alongside other RAF and NATO units.[3] See also
References1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.panavia.de/operations/squadrons/united-kingdom/|title=Operations / Squadrons / United Kingdom|last=|first=|date=|website=Panavia|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=4 April 2019}} 2. ^1 {{Cite web|url=http://www.saoeu.org/History.htm|title=History|last=|first=|date=25 March 2001|website=Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010414025102/http://www.saoeu.org/History.htm|archive-date=14 April 2001|dead-url=|access-date=7 April 2019}} 3. ^1 2 3 {{Cite web|url=http://www.saoeu.org/cqwi.htm|title=About Us|last=|first=|date=25 March 2001|website=Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010414025304/http://www.saoeu.org/cqwi.htm|archive-date=8 April 2001|dead-url=|access-date=4 April 2019}} 4. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.squadronprints.com/item/1081_TornadoGR4HarrierGR9_0_0_762_1.html|title=# 1081 Tornado GR4, Harrier GR9, 41 Sqn|last=|first=|date=|website=Squadron Prints|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=4 April 2019}} 5. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.saoeu.org/our_role.htm|title=Our Role|last=|first=|date=25 March 2001|website=Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010408021047/http://www.saoeu.org/our_role.htm|archive-date=8 April 2001|dead-url=|access-date=7 April 2019}} 6. ^1 {{Cite web|url=http://www.saoeu.org/Engineering.htm|title=Engineering|last=|first=|date=25 Mar 2001|website=Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010406091459/http://www.saoeu.org/Engineering.htm|archive-date=6 April 2001|dead-url=|access-date=4 April 2019}} 7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.saoeu.org/highrider.htm|title=Highrider|last=|first=|date=25 March 2001|website=Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010414025632/http://www.saoeu.org/highrider.htm|archive-date=14 April 2001|dead-url=|access-date=7 April 2019}} Sources{{Cite magazine|last=Hunter|first=Jamie|date=2001|title=The Evaluators|url=|magazine=The Royal Air Force Yearbook 2001|publisher=The RAF Benevolent Fund Enterprises|doi=|issn=1465-5829|pmid=|access-date=}}Strike Attack Operational Evaluation Unit{{AFC submission|||ts=20190407212412|u=Thx811|ns=118}} |
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