The squadron first formed in April 1940 as No.1 Fleet Fighter Pool with a variety of aircraft types before standardising in 1941 on the Hawker Sea Hurricane.

[6] The squadron moved again on 27 December 1945, it relocated to RNAS Henstridge (HMS Dipper), in Somerset and continued operating with Supermarine Seafire aircraft.

Prior to RNAS Lee-on Solent closing, the squadron moved to HMS Sultan in Gosport, Hampshire, in December 1995.

This comprehensive mock-up squadron includes a dedicated hangar, aircraft, tool issue center, and maintenance control offices.

These facilities are designed to fully engage students in the field of air engineering, simulating a squadron environment with an ongoing scenario that persists throughout the entire experience.

In Phase 4 - Certificate of Competency (C of C) Training, the squadron conducts practical evaluations, which encompass CHAOS and a PCM Exercise.