History and News from the Longest Continuously Serving Squadron in the RAF
We were deeply saddened to learn about the death of Cpl Wainright in a road traffic accident whilst deployed to Akrotiri with 6 Squadron on Operation Shader. 6 Squadron CO, Wg Cdr Billy Cooper wrote the following tribute: “Cpl Wainwright Read More …
The latest edition of 6 Squadron Association Newsletter “The Tin-opener” is now out.
6 Squadron hosted a visit from over 100 schoolchildren who were researching the history of WW1, and are seen here collecting copies of the 6 Squadron Short History.
6 Squadron is now the proud custodian of the MacRobert Fighter. This tradition dates from WW2 when Lady Rachel MacRobert lost sons in RAF service. She first donated £25,000 for the purchase of a Stirling bomber which was named “MacRobert’s Read More …
The 2017 Cenotaph Parade had 12 marchers taking part on a sunny but cold 12th November. Afterwards a reunion lunch was held in the RAF Club, with over 30 members including family. Wg Cdr Billy Cooper, CO of 6 Sqn, Read More …
6 Squadron Association held its annual reunion and AGM at RAF Lossiemouth. A full program of activities were laid on by the Squadron for the 29 Association members attending. This started with a formal guest night on Friday 28th, followed Read More …
6 Squadron held a Guest Night at RAF Lossiemouth Officer’s Mess on Saturday 20th May 2017. The guest of honour was Mr John Robertson, the Current Master of the Mercer’s Livery Company. Also present were 7 members of the 6 Read More …
The Operation Shader deployment has resulted in a number of operational awards to 6 Squadron personnel for various acts of bravery. The complete list is available here: April Operational Honours Wg Cdr Walls Read More …
The 6 sqn Association have been invited by the Squadron to a weekend at RAF Lossiemouth from Friday 28th July until Sunday 30th July 2017. The format will be similar to the 2015 get together, with a formal dinner in Read More …
After a busy summer based in Cyprus on Operation Shader, 6 Sqn expected a quiet time back at base, but it was not to be. With the two sister Typhoon squadrons away on deployment, 6 Sqn was left to pick Read More …