History and News from the Longest Continuously Serving Squadron in the RAF
The AGM was held on Saturday 31st August 2019 at the former USAF base at Bentwaters in Suffolk. There was a very good turnout for the event, with some 45 Association members and friends present. Starting at 1000 hrs, we Read More …
The cat will growl and prowl! We have just heard that Jaguar XX741 will start engines and taxy at the 6 Squadron Association AGM on Saturday 31st August 2019 at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum. This will be a unique Read More …
The AGM this year will be held at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum near Woodbride, Suffolk, IP12 2TW.on Saturday 31st August 2019. This will give Association members the opportunity to see Jaguar XX741, currently being restored to allow it to Read More …
Twelve Association members took part in the Cenotaph parade marking the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. 6 Squadron received a brief mention in the TV coverage. This was followed by a very successful reunion lunch in the RAF Club with Read More …
Association members visited 6 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth by invitation of the CO, Wg Cdr Billy Cooper on the weekend of 27-19 July. A formal dinner was held in the Officer’s Mess, during which Chairman Mike Ridge presented bound copies Read More …
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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 …