History and News from the Longest Continuously Serving Squadron in the RAF
The 2024 AGM was held at the Coltishall Heritage Centre at the former RAF base which is now owned by Norfolk County Council. We were able to visit the offices and hangar formerly occupied by 6 Squadron during the Jaguar Read More …
There was again a good turnout for the Cenotaph Parade and Reunion Lunch: Check out the video here:
Our last remaining WW2 Hurricane veteran, Kaz Yajima, celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday 15th December at Teeside Airport. The event was organised by Sqn Ldr Clive Mitchell. Air Cdre Adam Samson represented the Chief of Air Staff, a Guard Read More …
The Cenotaph Parade and Reunion Lunch was well attended. See the video here;
Here are the minutes from the 2022 AGM, held at the RAF Club on Sunday 13th November. 2022AGM Minutes
We had a very good turnout for both the Cenotaph parade and the Reunion Lunch on Sunday 14th November. The RAF was the lead Service for the veteran’s marchpast, and the 6 Squadron Association was in pole position. The Reunion Read More …
We have just been informed that Freddie (John) Nicoll DFC has passed away peacefully in hospital following a brain haemorrhage. Freddie has been a stalwart member of the 6 Squadron Association since its inception, and he will be sadly missed. Read More …
Today saw the 100th birthday of Freddie Nicoll DFC, the oldest veteran of the Squadron and one of the two last surviving pilots from 6 Squadrons campaigns of world war 2, flying Hurricane IVs in Italy and Yugoslavia between 1944 Read More …
Here are Kaz Yajima and Freddie Nicoll DFC who both served with 6 Squadron, flying the Hurricane Mk IV in Italy and the Adriatic. This picture was taken at the 6 Squadron Centenary celebration in 2014. I spoke to them Read More …
Unfortunately, Covid-19 has scuppered our plans. We hope that the Cenotaph Parade on 8th November will go ahead, and are planning a reunion lunch and AGM in the RAF Club. More details later.