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	No. 18 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		18 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the CH-47 Chinook HC.2 from RAF Odiham.
		18 Squadron was the first and is currently the largest RAF operator of the Chinook.
		The squadron received its Chinooks HC.1s in 1981 and today operates 18 of the helicopters.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/No._18_Squadron_RAF (161 words)

	List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It includes Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service squadrons incorporated into the RAF when it was formed in 1918, during World War I.
		However, the list excludes squadrons which were later transferred to the Army Air Corps or the Fleet Air Arm.
		Squadrons with Roman numerals instead of Arabic numerals are identified in that fashion traditionally.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Royal_Air_Force_aircraft_squadrons (286 words)

	115 Squadron RAF
		The Harrow, however, would have been no use had war come and at the end of March 1939 the squadron began to re-equip with Vickers Wellingtons, with which it trained at great intensity because war was imminent.
		In March 1950 No. 115's crews were sent to the USA to train on the American Boeing B-29 Super-fortress, of which 87 were to be supplied to the RAF to serve until the British jet bombers were in service.
		The squadron was fully represented in the RAF Review for Her Majesty the Queen at Odiham in 1953, with one aircraft in the static line-up and the rest of the squadron in the massed flypast.
	freespace.virgin.net /paul.hunt3/units/115Sq.html (1800 words)

	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		RAF Brampton Wyton Henlow is the result of the merger of Brampton Wyton (itself a merger) with Henlow which took place on 1 Apr 01.
		RAF Brampton is ever synonymous with the Joint Air Reconnaissance Centre (JARIC), but in addition it provides support to a number of other lodger units including elements of the DLO.
		No 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron moved to Stafford in 1958, and is responsible for providing transport assistance for unit moves, and the handling of large or abnormal loads.
	www.raf.mod.uk /stations/gen_base.html (1722 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		No. 120 Sqn and No. 201 Sqn from RAF Kinloss operating the Nimrod MR flew from Prince Sultan Air Base and were deployed in coalition air operations in the Imagery Support and Force Protection of coalition shipping roles.
		No. 216 Sqn from RAF Brize Norton operating the Tristar KC1/K1/C2 and C2A flew from the UK and Bahrain and were deployed in coalition air operations in the strategic and in-theatre Air Transport and Air Refuelling roles.
		No. 27 Sqn RAF Regt from RAF Honington were deployed in Southern Iraq in the Joint Nuclear Biological and Chemical protection role and latterly on coalition battle group duties.
	www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=159054&NewsAreaID=2 (1957 words)

	35 Squadron RAF
		The squadron's primary task was reconnaissance ahead of the corps, but it was inevitably drawn into all the other tasks which confronted a corps squadron in World War 1, such as artillery co-operation and low-level bombing and gunnery.
		The squadron then fell foul of changes in RAF policy, for in the middle of 1938 it was decreed that the Wellesley would be more useful in overseas theatres, leaving faster, more potent aircraft in the European region.
		Many squadrons were disbanded, but No. 35 remained alive and in 1946 was augmented by crews and aircraft from other squadrons to fly a successful goodwill tour of the USA.
	freespace.virgin.net /paul.hunt3/units/35Sq.html (1614 words)

	No 23 Squadron History
		During the period of disarmament which followed the Great War, the strength of the RAF was reduced by some 90% from 3300 aircraft and 188 squadrons, to a mere 330 aeroplanes by 1922.
		The Squadron converted to Mosquito IIs in July 1942 and moved to Luqa, Malta in December of that year, from whence the long-range intruder missions were flown to targets in Sicily, Italy, Tunisia and southern France.
		No 23 Squadron was accordingly selected to reform at RAF Waddington on 1st April 1996.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~23sqnwad/history.html (1165 words)

	New Zealand Military Aircraft Serial Numbers - De Havilland DH.112 Venom FB.1
		Squadron strength of 16 aircraft was comprised of various aircraft at different times from 1955-1958.
		Squadron strength of 16 aircraft was comprised of various aircraft at different times.
		The second Venom to be delivered to the Squadron arriving at the end of May 1955.
	www.adf-serials.com /nz-serials/we370.shtml (2570 words)

	All Weather Fighter Association - 410 Squadron
		The squadron was disbanded at Gilze-Rijen, in the Netherlands, on
		410 Squadron Formed in a Fighter role at St Hubert (Montreal), Quebec on 1 December 1948, the squadron was the first post-war Regular Force fighter unit, the first to fly Vampire and Sabre aircraft, and the first to join No. 1 (Fighter) Wing of No. 1 Air Division Europe.
		When No. 445 AW(F) Squadron arrived from Canada, No. 410 was deactivated at Marville, France on 1 October 1956 and reactivated as All-Weather (Fighter) at Uplands (Ottawa), Ontario on 1 November.
	www.allwxfighters.ca /410squadron.htm (944 words)

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		36 Squadron Association, and no doubt all the organisations represented here today, are very appreciative of the care and concern shown by the residents of the Baldons over all these years, towards the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives.
		At the conclusion of hostilities, the squadron was disbanded.
		The squadron was re-formed at Tanjor, converting to Wellington VIIIs in December, 1942.
	www.angelfire.com /ms/36sqn (2033 words)

	The History of 121 (Eagle) Squadron, RAF
		For the remainder of 1941 the squadron flew primarily convoy patrol missions with the occasional sweep or escort duty into France from staging areas in 11 Group.
		On 16 December the squadron was transferred to North Weald, in 11 Group, and in mid-January Hugh Kennard became squadron leader.
		In late May the focus of the squadron shifted to anti-shipping work with the group combining to sink an armed trawler on 20 May, Jim Daley sinking a 1,000 ton Minsweeper, as well as downing an enemy plane on 27 May, and another flight jointly sinking a 2,000 ton Minesweeper.
	www.btinternet.com /~lee_mail/121.html (874 words)

	18 Squadron: With Courage & Faith (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Forming the backbone of the RAF's light bomber fleet in the thirties, the Hart was to be a common sight in the Oxford skies for the first half of the decade, especially so in the colours of 18 Squadron.
		In July, the squadron departed for pastures new in the beautiful island of Malta to bolster the defence of the beleaguered population but returned to Oulton in the November, for rest and recuperation.
		Chinook in 1981, the squadron converted to the new beast on 4 August.
	www.airsceneuk.org.uk /Wattisham/18sq/18sq.htm (1308 words)

	New Zealand Military Aircraft Serial Numbers - De Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB.9 and T.11
		Aircraft hired from RAF and stationed in Cyprus as part of the Middle East Air Force.
		Squadron strength of 16 aircraft was comprised of various aircraft at different times from 1952-1955.
		The final Vampire FB9 to be used by No.14 Squadron was handed back to the RAF on 03 February 1956.
	www.adf-serials.com /nz-serials/wg928.shtml (1758 words)

	No. 211 Squadron RAF
		A history of No. 211 (Bomber) Squadron RAF in World War II, as recorded at the time and as recalled today by surviving members.
		In the matter of recording the Squadron's story there are very differing views on what might be the right thing to be done.
		The 211 Squadron badge is British Crown Copyright/MoD, reproduced with the permission of the Controller of Her Britannic Majesty’s Stationery Office.
	pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/24825/20030806/users.bigpond.com/clardo (728 words)

	215 Squadron RAF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Wellingtons were used for supply dropping and bombing until June 23, 1943, when the squadron was withdrawn from operations for conversion to Liberators.
		Liberators were used on operations starting October 1, 1944 until the squadron's role was changed to transport duties in April 1945 using Dakota aircraft.
		On February 15, 1946 the squadron was renumbered as 48 squadron.
	www.rquirk.com /215.html (248 words)

	Westland Wessex HCC4 airplane pictures & aircraft photos - RAF Museums
		The initial production version was for the Royal Navy but in the early 1960s the RAF required a powerful general-purpose helicopter capable of troop-carrying, air ambulance and ground attack roles.
		From 31 March 1995 they moved to RAF Northolt and became part of No.32 (The Royal) Squadron.
		The Wessex HCC4 was retired in 1998 and No.32 (The Royal) Squadron gave up the task of providing helicopters for the Royal Family.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /westland-wessex-hcc4.htm (244 words)

	RAF Squadron Codes - WWII
		During WWII, the RAF used three-letter codes to identify their aircraft from a distance.
		Two large letters were painted before the roundel, which signified the squadron to which the aircraft belonged, and another letter was painted after the roundel which indicated the individual aircraft.
		Aditionally, there was the individual serial number for each aircraft, which was painted in a much smaller size, usually somewhere at the rear of the aircraft, either under the tailplane or on the fin.
	www.btinternet.com /~lee_mail/rafcodes.html (206 words)

	RAF Squadron Crests and Badges Gallery Index - Squadrons, Units and Stations - RAF Marham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This is a gallery of Squadron, Station, Section and Unit crests and RAF badges available for personal use only, to anyone interested in crests and badges, they are not to be used for commercial gain, without permission.
		The RAF crests depicted were initally RAF Marham orientated, however due to popular request this section of the website has been drastically increased, howevever it is not a comprehensive RAF crest listing.
		If you have any crests that would enhance the current selection please forward them to the Graphics Office at RAF Marham, where they may be redrawn to the current standard, the larger the better, (jpeg files only please - no word documents) or via e-mail to : webmaster@rafmarham.co.uk.
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /gallery/crests-index.htm (673 words)

	RAF 112 Squadron Claims (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		RAF claimed 4 destroyed and 4 damaged while losing one Gladiator (Pilot Officer Cholmeley KIA).
		During this large engagements RAF made claims for 5 and 2 damaged BR.20s, 3 and 2 damaged S.79s, 13 destroyed, 3 probable and 1 damaged CR.42s and 6 and 3 probable G.50bis.
		On 5 May Ju88s were intercepted over the Heraklion sector by two 112 Squadron Gladiators flown by Pilot Officer Len Bartley and Pilot Officer Westenra.
	www.geocities.com /raf_112_sqdn/raf_112_squadron_claims.html (1913 words)

	RAF:2300AD Order of Battle
		The RAF has one permanent overseas unit, No.4 Group, which is tasked with the defence of Britain's South Atlantic territories as well as several off-world Groups.
		A further squadron is equipped with converted Lincoln airliners for comfortable movement of personnel and cargo.
		The Command is manned primarily by airman-soldiers of the RAF Regiment and reservists of the RAuxAF Regiment.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~dheb/2300/Europe/UK/raf/RAFgenorb.htm (2219 words)

	Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.1 - Military and Aircraft Scale Models
		This particular Chinook HC.1, "ZA718" coded 'BN' of No. 18 Squadron was the sole-surviving RAF Chinook of the Falklands War!
		It was used on general transport duties during clearing up operations following the Argentine surrender on 14th June 1982, until it was loaded on board 'Contender Brezant' which sailed for the UK in September 1982.
		ZA718 continued in service with No. 18 Squadron at RAF Odiham, near Basingstoke, Hants, until 2000 when it returned to the Falklands to join No. 78 Squadron as part of the peace-keeping force.
	www.militarymodels.com /product_page.asp?code=CG34202 (329 words)

	-=D12=- Dirty Dozen Squadron
		Also new is the D12 music page, listen to Rat Patrol Radio or 1st Cav Medic from live365 and WWII radio broadcasts, real RAF pilots telling their stories or D12 Radio.
		D12 Squadron now has a brand new message board, register now and keep in touch with all your squad mates.
		A Squadron Chat Room has also been established for us to meet up and plan things.
	dirtydozen.i8.com (634 words)

	WWW.RAF662.COM
		RAF Yank's great accounts of his wartime service are first up - but we'll have the rest along with some new ones before too long.
		Second World War veteran Frank Hodgson of Ottawa watches as a Lancaster performs a fly past during a Battle of Britain ceremony in Ottawa Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005.
		The event was held to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
	www.raf662.com (554 words)

	Battle and Theatre Honours: 9 Jun 2005: Written Ministerial Statements (TheyWorkForYou.com)
		Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Battle Honours to ships and squadrons of Her Majesty's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, for their participation in the major combat phase of Operation TELIC during the period
		RAF squadrons which were required to operate under constant threat of attack and had demonstrated gallantry and spirit under fire during the campaign over Iraq and Kuwait or on the ground in the same territories have been awarded the Battle Honour "IRAQ 2003" with the right to emblazon the honour on their standards.
		Her Majesty has also approved the award of the Battle Honours "Al Basrah" and "Western Iraq 2003" and the Theatre Honour "Iraq 2003" to Army units which participated in Operation TELIC.
	www.theyworkforyou.com /wms/?id=2005-06-09.55WS.1 (365 words)

	Corgi - Diecast Models - Boeing-Vertol Chinook HC.2, ZA677, No.27 Squadron, RAF Odiham, Hants., June 2004 (features ...
		The Chinook Wing, which forms the heavy-lift element of the Joint Helicopter Command, is based at RAF Odiham in Hampshire.
		Odiham supports three operational squadrons, No 7 Squadron, No 18 Squadron and No 27 Squadron, and the Operational Conversion Flight (OCF).
		Two aircraft are also flown by No 78 Squadron from Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands on support helicopter tasks.Chinooks are used primarily for trooping and for load carrying (both internal and underslung) and can carry up to 54 troops or 10 tonnes of freight.
	www.corgi.co.uk /CorgiSite/AA2005CS/AA99167.htm (379 words)

	-=D12=- The Dirty Dozen Squadron
		We are still a fairly new squad but we are becoming a close knit group of fighters.
		When a pilot is recruited to D12 the starting rank within the squad will be limited at entry to a non-commsioned rank of Sergeant (SGT) for the first month of membership.
		Once the pilot has been with the squad for a month and decided which Air Group they would like to be assigned to they will be added to the appropriate page on the squadron roster.
	dirtydozen.i8.com /frame/main/home.html (936 words)

	No 18-20 Sqn Markings_P
		No 18 Squadron Aircraft and Markings 1931 - Current
		The Pegasus badge was re-introduced on the Wessex (White background) and continued on the Chinook (Black)
		This was the first squadron to be re-equipped with the Chinook
	www.rafweb.org /SqnMark018B.htm (106 words)

	RAF No.74 Squadron :: Index
		Private forum designated for discussions relevant to the RAF No.74 War effort, for the RAF No74's eyes only.
		A forum for members of A and C Flight to discuss training, tactics, and thinking up ways to scare the Huns out of the sky.
		A forum for the mud-movers, ground pounders and bomb slingers of RAF No.74 Squadron.
	www.aircombat.net /phpBB2/index.php (313 words)

	No 18-20 Sqn Markings_P
		Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
		Images marked # are to show aircraft type not squadron markings
		using FrontPage XP Organisational Index [Top of Page] 18 Sqn 1916 - 1919
	www.rafweb.org /SqnMark018.htm (33 words)

	RAF squadron mottoes
		Pone nos ad hostem (Follow us to find the enemy)
		Nos ducimus ceteri secunter (We lead, others follow)
		Dentes draconis serimus (We sow the dragon's teeth)
	www.wischik.com /damon/Texts/squadronmottoes.html (857 words)

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