The eyes of the Army
An eagle, wings elevated, preying on a serpent - approved by King George VI in January 1938.
About
- Based at RAF Lossiemouth, one of two Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations in the UK
- Completed over 50 years of continuous overseas service
- Aircraft flown have included the Demon, Gauntlet, Canberra and Jaguar
- Took part in the air action over Libya as part of Operation ELLAMY
History
1914 - Formed at Farnborough.
1947 - The last RAF Hurricane squadron.
1969 - Returned to the UK for the first time since 1919.
2015 - Conducted NATO air policing in the Baltic.
