Not once in that time did I even think of visiting or even finding a squadron (or station) history room/museum.
A shame for both you, and the Sqn.
The recent trend of rejecting techies as part of ‘squadrons’ emphasises yet more of the great divide between the strata of military life and its so-called tradition. Rejecting the lower ranks of “Squadrons” is like not having squaddies in “regiments”. So much for that equation.
I can only speak for Odiham, but it is not a rejection by the aircrew, we loved our groundcrew. It was a cost saving measure from above, and has reduced capability.
a good squadron is only a good squadron because of the personnel
Spot on.
You should worry about people and aircraft, not numbers.
Sadly, numbers are important to the accountants who run the RAF these days - they know the cost of everything and the value of nothing.
I know you meant Sqn No's, but i'm with you in spirit. It should be the people who are important, and it quite blatantly isn't these days.