Originally Posted by
just another jocky
Any word as to whether those currently manning XIII Sqn will actually be posted or will the 12 or 617 nameplate move down to replace the XIII Sqn one? That's assuming the status quo is 4 sqns at Marham.
And therein lies the great political question - which will not be answered until after the Scottish Parliament elections for fear of giving Labour and/or the SNP a boost against the Liberals in Moray and North East Fife.
As for seniority, there was a precedent, albeit not recently, for Squadrons re-numbering on disbandment of a more senior squadron to preserve the identity of the more senior unit. BUt I think they stopped that in the mid 60s.