Farewell 617 Sqn (for now...)
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Farewell 617 Sqn (for now...)
http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/final-flight-of-the-dambusters-30012014
Proud to have served on this fantastic Squadron, wishing them all a safe trip home. Well done to all!
Pete
Proud to have served on this fantastic Squadron, wishing them all a safe trip home. Well done to all!
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Cracking video released by the RAF to mark the occasion ...
OP's Link ...
RAF MOD Final Flight of the Dambusters
OP's Link ...
RAF MOD Final Flight of the Dambusters
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Ah good - the expanding Chinook force needs a new numberplate; 617 should go rather nicely alongside other famous 'bomber' units such as 7, 18 and 27.....
Banter aside, I hope the guys n gals get meaningful roles/postings...esp the back seaters....
Banter aside, I hope the guys n gals get meaningful roles/postings...esp the back seaters....
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I wondered where the MOD were going to source the manpower for aid to Somerset. This explains why there was a delay in getting flood specialists to the area - they are all in Afghanistan.
May be gone but when every you hear the engines
you will remember why you know it.
A slip of someones pen does not wipe out
honour, heritage or courage.
Long remembered when those who cut it
are not even a memory.
you will remember why you know it.
A slip of someones pen does not wipe out
honour, heritage or courage.
Long remembered when those who cut it
are not even a memory.
Last edited by racedo; 30th Jan 2014 at 23:06. Reason: Yeah, know they will be back but don't trust Politicians.
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No.12 or IX(B) Squadron will be disbanding at the same time as 617, I believe. Only they won't be coming back...
This has been missed by the media.
This has been missed by the media.
No.12 or IX(B) Squadron will be disbanding at the same time as 617, I believe.
Only they won't be coming back...
This has been missed by the media.
Only they won't be coming back...
This has been missed by the media.
From Jane's in November...
'The RAF's five remaining frontline GR.4 squadrons (2, 9, 12, 31, and 617 Sqns) will be trimmed to three by mid-2014 with the disbandment of 12 and 617 Sqns.'
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At this rate the University Air Squadrons will be getting numberplates, as there's not much else in the RAF that hasn't got one.
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"At this rate the University Air Squadrons will be getting numberplates, as there's not much else in the RAF that hasn't got one."
The "Special Reserve" squadron numbers are the 500 series.
The "Special Reserve" squadron numbers are the 500 series.