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No.41 Squadron click to view

Formed: 15th April 1916.   Disbanded: 1st February 1957.    Motto:  Seek and destroy.

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces
1940 Battle of Britain Spitfire
Catterick
Hornchurch
Sqn Ldr H R L Hood
Sqn Ldr R C F Lister, DFC
Sqn Ldr D O Finlay

JAGUAR FLIGHT TEST ON BY GEOFF LEA

Open edition print of a Jaguar of 41 Squadron being prepared for a test flight.

Print serial number DHM924. Image size 17" x 12". Print price £22 ($40).

Original oil painting for sale, price £1,500 export.

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No.42 Squadron

Formed: 26th February 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  'Fortiter in re' (Bravely in action).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.43 Squadron  click to view

Formed: 15th April 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  'Gloria finis' (Glory is the end).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces
1940 Battle of Britain Hurricane
Tangmere
Usworth
Sqn Ldr C G Lott, DSO
Sqn Ldr J V Badger, DFC
Sqn Ldr C B Hull
Sqn Ldr T F D Morgan
Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor

One of 4 Ju87's brought down by Frank Carey's 43 Squadron Hurricane, on one day in August, 1940.

Signatories: Frank Carey.

Signed limited edition of 990 prints. Print serial number DHM2082. Overall paper size 24" x 20". Print price £80.

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No.44 Squadron (Rhodesia)  click to view

Formed: 15th April 1916.   Disbanded: 21st December 1982.    Motto:  'Fulmina regis justa' (The King's thunderbolt's are righteous).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.45 Squadron

Formed: 1st March 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  'Per ardue surge' (Through difficulties I arise).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces
1954 Hornet

No.46 Squadron (Uganda)

Formed: 19th April 1916.   Disbanded: 31st August 1975.    Motto: We rise to conquer.

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces
1940 Battle of Britain Hurricane
Digby
North Weald
Sqn Ldr J R Maclachlan
Sqn Ldr A R Collins
Sqn Ldr A M Gaunce, DFC

No.47 Squadron

Formed: 1st March 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  'Nili nomen roboris omen' (The name of the Nile is an omen of strength).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.48 Squadron

Formed: 15th April 1916.   Disbanded: 7th January 1976.    Motto:  'Forte et Fidele'.

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.49 Squadron

Formed: 15th April 1916.   Disbanded: 1st May 1965.    Motto:  'Cave canem' (Beware the dog).

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No.50 Squadron

Formed: 15th May 1916.   Disbanded: 31st March 1984.    Motto:  From defence to attack.

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No.51 Squadron

Formed: 15th May 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  Swift and sure.

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No.52 Squadron

Formed: 15th May 1916.   Disbanded: 31st December 1969.    Motto:  'Sudore quam sanguine' (Through sweat other than through blood).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.53 Squadron

Formed: 15th May 1916.   Disbanded: 14th September 1976.    Motto:  United in effort.

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No.54 Squadron

Formed: 15th May 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  'Audax omnia perpeti' (Boldness to endure anything).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces
1940 Battle of Britain
Hornchurch
Catterick
Sqn Ldr J A Leathart
Sqn Ldr D O Finlay
Sqn Ldr T P R Dunworth

No.55 Squadron

Formed: 8th June 1916 and currently active.   Motto:  'Nil nos tremefacit' (Nothing shakes us).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.56 Squadron (Punjab)

Formed: 9th June 1916 and currently active    Motto:  'Quid si coelum ruat' (What if heaven falls?).

Cruising  by Robert Tomlin

After a practice scramble, a Lightning F1A of 56 Squadron RAF "The Firebirds", makes a gentle turn over the famous Langdale Pikes in the Lake District in preparation for a steady 'cruise' back to base.

Open edition print. Paper size 40cm x 50cm.  Order Code DHM2519.  Price £16   FEW REMAIN

 

Blackpool Showtime by Robert Tomlin

At one of their favourite locations, pilot Flt Lt Simon Stevens (now a member of the Red Arrows) and navigator Flt Lt Dave Chadderton of 56 Squadron RAF display the fabulous Tornado F3 to thrill the holiday crowds gathered in front of Blackpool's famous tower.

Limited edition of 400 prints. Paper size 40cm x 50cm Signed by pilot and navigator.  Order Code DHM2516.  Price £34  

 

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces
1940 Battle of Britain Hurricane
North Weald
Middle Wallop
Sqn Ldr G A L Manton
Sqn Ldr H M Pinfold
F4 Phantom

No.57 Squadron

Formed: 8th June 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  'Corpus non animum muto' (I change my body not my spirit).

Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.58 Squadron

Formed: 8th June 1916.   Disbanded: 4th June 1976.    Motto:  'Alis nocturnis' (On the wings of the night).

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No.59 Squadron

Formed: 21st June 1916.   Disbanded: 4th January 1961.    Motto:  'Ab uno disce omnes' (From one learn all).

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No.60 Squadron

Formed: 15th May 1916 and currently active.    Motto:  'Per ardua ad aethera tendo' (I strive through difficulties to the sky).

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