It was formerly Royal Air Force Stafford or more simply RAF Stafford, a non-flying Royal Air Force station.

[5] However, as of August 2024, the RAF's "gate guardian" aircraft, a Harrier GR3 (pictured), remains in place.

[6] Beacon Barracks was renamed from RAF Stafford in 2006, after the Royal Air Force moved out.

[7] In 2013, the British Government announced the redevelopment of the barracks, to allow 16 Signal Regiment to move there, in 2015.

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