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On e-goat there is a thread ref an IBN that came out in July. The IBN apparently lists recently deceased Sqns that will go onto the 'dormant list' and which will have another life. Has anyone seen this and if so possibly give details.
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From Wiki:
No. 43 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
And the RAF Website:
RAF - 43 Squadron
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No. 43 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
And the RAF Website:
RAF - 43 Squadron
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Sorry I didn't make myself clear, Duncs, (senility strikes again), as a former Fighting Cock I was looking for any info regarding possible reactivation of the 43(F) number plate; before that nice Dr Fox did his bean counter bit, it was rumoured that the number would be given to the second or third Leuchars-based Typhoon squadron.
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NutherA2,
Notwithstanding that it's from wiki, the link states:
"No. 43F Sqn stood down on 13 July 2009 for the fourth time in its history. It has been earmarked to reform as a Eurofighter Typhoon squadron, probably at RAF Leuchars.[10][dead link]"
The Link, which, as stated, is dead, was to an RAF News story.
However, I appreciate that you are looking for something a bot more substantial than wiki!
Duncs
Notwithstanding that it's from wiki, the link states:
"No. 43F Sqn stood down on 13 July 2009 for the fourth time in its history. It has been earmarked to reform as a Eurofighter Typhoon squadron, probably at RAF Leuchars.[10][dead link]"
The Link, which, as stated, is dead, was to an RAF News story.
However, I appreciate that you are looking for something a bot more substantial than wiki!
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That statement is on a par with the statement made by CAS in 1975 that the then current Redundancy Scheme would be positively "the last Redundancy Scheme the RAF would ever have".
I left in the '96 Scheme'!!
That statement is on a par with the statement made by CAS in 1975 that the then current Redundancy Scheme would be positively "the last Redundancy Scheme the RAF would ever have".
I left in the '96 Scheme'!!
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For those out, the following is a place to start: Royal Air Force Squadron Number Plates and Roles - The Hangar
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Unfortunately, I believe "dormant" is Air Force Board-speak for dead and buried.
I did chuckle at seeing CXX go when 206 is still alive and well
I did chuckle at seeing CXX go when 206 is still alive and well
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I think it's almost certain we can deduce that the final two Typhoon units at Lossiemouth will be 1(F) and 43(F) Squadrons. It's just a shame that 1 won't be around next May for its centenary.
caz,
Given the time of day, and your stated age and location, I hope you are sitting outside drinking wine and eating cheese as you post on here - certainly a nice mental image in comparison to the weather picture outside my window right now.......
To the best of my knowledge, only 2 Sqns in the RAF have ever been awarded a standard before they had been in existence for the normal 25 year qualifying period. In both cases it was for their exploits in WW2.
One was 617 Sqn, the other has already been disbanded, although it probably helped save that particular Sqn from closure on one previous occasion.
Given the time of day, and your stated age and location, I hope you are sitting outside drinking wine and eating cheese as you post on here - certainly a nice mental image in comparison to the weather picture outside my window right now.......
To the best of my knowledge, only 2 Sqns in the RAF have ever been awarded a standard before they had been in existence for the normal 25 year qualifying period. In both cases it was for their exploits in WW2.
One was 617 Sqn, the other has already been disbanded, although it probably helped save that particular Sqn from closure on one previous occasion.
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Regret to report the Weather here is remarkably similar to Yours. The wine is, however, a comfort!!
1 Sqn was senior RFC Sqn.
32 Sqn is too useful for Royalty, Government Ministers and Senior Officers.
84 Sqn is the only serving Sqn which has never (even for a single day) served in the United Kingdom.
617 Sqn is to many the symbol that lives up to the RAF Motto.
Cheers!!
Regret to report the Weather here is remarkably similar to Yours. The wine is, however, a comfort!!
1 Sqn was senior RFC Sqn.
32 Sqn is too useful for Royalty, Government Ministers and Senior Officers.
84 Sqn is the only serving Sqn which has never (even for a single day) served in the United Kingdom.
617 Sqn is to many the symbol that lives up to the RAF Motto.
Cheers!!
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Agreed re No.1 - but does 111 have seniority over 43? Is 43 already on the dormant list, or 'on hold' ? Anyone from AHB on?
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At April 2011, 43 Sqn had 84.00 years service and 111 Sqn 83.43, so it was a close call.
The only flies in the ointment are 25 Sqn with 91.11 years and 23 Sqn with 87.08 years - but then 43's Scottish connections seem to favour it. (Source UK Air Power 2011, Key Publishing.)
The only flies in the ointment are 25 Sqn with 91.11 years and 23 Sqn with 87.08 years - but then 43's Scottish connections seem to favour it. (Source UK Air Power 2011, Key Publishing.)