THE SQUADRON

600 Squadron is a multi-role squadron, which deploys chiefly in support of major military headquarters. It is the only RAF squadron to have two official badges. 600 Squadron was awarded ‘Privileged Regiment Status’ in 2007. Recruits within London, and is the only RAF reserve unit within the M25.

More than 600

BASED AT

History

1925   Formed at RAF Northolt in the bombing role, but was re-designated a fighter squadron in 1934.

1939 - 1945   A night fighter unit flying in England, North Africa and Southern Europe.

1946 - 1957   The squadron re-formed in the UK flying Spitfires, and then Gloster Meteors.

1999   Reformed to support Permanent Joint Headquarters.

BATTLE HONOURS

1940*   France and Low Countries

1940*   Battle of Britain

1940 - 1942*   Home defence

1942 - 1943*   North Africa

1943*   Sicily

1943 - 1945*   Italy

1943  - 1945   Salerno*

1943 - 1945*   Anzio & Nettuno

1943 - 1945   Gustav Line

1943 - 1945   Gothic Line

*Honours marked with an asterisk, may be emblazoned on the Squadron Standard