Squadron Insignia
The first 50 squadrons that were formed retain an F to show they are "founder" squadrons, e.g. No 7F (City of LIverpool) Squadron. Only 30 of these are still in existence; the other 20 have disbanded over time. Some founder squadrons have reformed under roman numerals, having been refused permission to re-assume the F; the first Squadron to do so was XIX (19 Crawley) Squadron, Sussex Wing.
A Detached Flight uses its parent squadron number followed by the letters DF to show that it is a detached flight e.g. No 38DF for No 38 (Crieff) Detached Flight, raised by No 38F (Perth) Squadron.
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Famous quotes containing the word squadron:
“Well gentlemen, this is it. This is what we’ve been waiting for. Tonight your target is Tokyo. And you’re gonna play ‘em the Star Spangled Banner with two-ton bombs. All you’ve got to do is to remember what you’ve learned and follow your squadron leaders. They’ll get you in, and they’ll get you out. Any questions? All right that’s all. Good luck to you. Give ‘em hell.”
—Dudley Nichols (1895–1960)