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56 Sqn
Posted: 18 Apr 2008, 21:34
by forthbridge
56 Sqn performed a 9-ship flypast from Leuchars of Edinburgh, up to Dundee, Aberdeen and Kinloss earlier today, as part of their disbandment 'celebrations' (if that is the correct word).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edi ... 354853.stm
Re: 56 Sqn
Posted: 18 Apr 2008, 21:49
by ukmil
the very sad end of an era for me., i was on 229OCU when we changed over to 56 Sqn in 1992, and now I am on the parade on Tuesday when we die.
it will be with reluctance that I change over next week to the F'ing cocks
Re: 56 Sqn
Posted: 19 Apr 2008, 05:51
by mayagrafix
Is there a site that recounts the history of Firebirds? (56 Squadron).
Re: 56 Sqn
Posted: 19 Apr 2008, 07:44
by Trev Clark
Is there a site that recounts the history of Firebirds? (56 Squadron).
There are loads, just do a 'google' search. If you want a quick and consise history, try this...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._56_Squadron_RAF
Re: 56 Sqn
Posted: 20 Apr 2008, 01:43
by Sl4yer
This makes me very sad when I think of the Firebirds Lightning display team from the early 60s. Progress I suppose... :-(
James
Re: 56 Sqn
Posted: 22 Apr 2008, 18:34
by ukmil
as of 1200 zulu toay, 56 sqn are now a waddo ISTAR sqn,. I spent most of the afternoon in ther Bar celeraring the removal of 56 sqn from Leuchars
as os start work tomorrow, i will be 43 sqn
Re: 56 Sqn
Posted: 22 Apr 2008, 19:18
by PeteP
ukmil wrote:as os start work tomorrow, i will be 43 sqn
Then you've got a great tradition to live up to!
Pilots of the Tangmere-based 43 Squadron in the Winterton Arms, 1934.
Tangmere rules, yeah!!!
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