In 1968, the base became part of Strike Command.

No. 11/18 Group was a short-lived formation of Strike Command in the Royal Air Force.

Nothing at all happens with Strike Command.

He also strongly advocated for the joint forces reaction force that became Strike Command.

"He's the Army Aviation officer at Strike Command," Felter said.

The Strike Command designated seven Army brigades (amounting to about 21,000 soldiers) as available to respond to civil unrest.

On 30 April 1968, as the new Strike Command came into existence, 12 Group passed into history.

At the formation of Strike Command nine Lightning squadrons were operational in the United Kingdom.

Subsequent reorganisations changed things greatly and before the final reorganization, the two Groups which made up Strike Command were:

Component groups of Strike Command included: