24th (Training) Wing RFC was formed on 25 September 1916 at Wyton Aerodrome, it joined Northern Group Command on 10 January 1917.

24 (Base) Defence Wing RAF was formed on 16 February 1944 under No.

24 (Base Defence) Sector RAF was formed on 12 May 1944 at Wartling, it moved to Meuvaines, Boves, then St. Denis Westerem/Ghent on 15 January 1945 where it was disbanded on 16 March 1945 into No.

24 (Surface to Air Missile) Wing RAF on 1 June 1961 controlling 263 & 266 Squadrons.

24 (SAM) Servicing Wing RAF still at Watton and disbanded on 31 August 1963.