On 1 September 1989 four individuals arrived at Molesworth bringing with them the whispers of a new intelligence mission. During the Fall of 1990 and Spring of 1991 the rumblings of a new mission grew louder. After discussions between the British Government, the United States and NATO authorities, the United States European Command decided to develop RAF Molesworth as a new intelligence base. After additional planning and high level approvals, final approval for the JAC was granted. The JAC was activated at Molesworth on 1 October 1991.
Responsibility consists of eighty-three countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
The 423rd Air Base Squadron, with approximately 250 employees at Molesworth, provides support services to RAF Molesworth, Alconbury and Upwood. Memorial Building also known as the Might in Flight Building . Keith Ferris attended the ceremony, which included the unveiling of a print of his painting. Two original paintings of the famed British artist Keith Hill were also unveiled. The two paintings, Molesworth Dawn and Might in Flight were done specifically for the occasion.