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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …