To most RAF techies “squadrons” are just another place of work; a handy title for another hangar; an area of the camp where some more mates worked; or where I had to go to do something.
No disrespect to anybody serving on UK Sqns, but in my experience I would say that Rigga’s statement is more applicable to UK Sqns rather than the Sqns that used to be based in Germany.
Germany was more of a way of life than just another job. That way of life produced a special pride, that to be honest I did not see when serving on UK Sqns.
I always said that when they closed RAF Bruggen (the last operational flying station in Germany) the RAF lost more than a station; it lost a culture and a way of life that could never be replaced.
But the pride sticks forever. I know for a fact that the support from ex Germany “RAF techies” for Sqns such as the Crusaders and the Goldstars is still immense!
Just my opinion so please no offence intended to anybody serving on any UK based sqn