Number 201 Squadron is a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It currently operates the Boeing Poseidon MRA1 from RAF Lossiemouth, Moray. It is the only squadron affiliated with Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. This affiliation started in 1935 …

201 Squadron is a maritime reconnaissance Squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth, having originally formed as a Royal Naval Air Service fighter squadron. The Squadron currently operate the P-8A Poseidon, but previous aircraft include the Supermarine Southampton, Shorts Sunderland, Avro Shackleton, and Nimrod MR1 and MR2.

The Squadron was re-designated No. 201 in 1918 with the formation of the Royal Air Force and is therefore the oldest maritime aircraft squadron in the world. The Squadron has a long and distinguished history with battle honours from both the world wars and having been directly engaged in all the most recent UK military operations.

2024年12月13日 · 201 Sqn, RAF, Lossiemouth. 1,571 likes · 9 talking about this · 3 were here. "Guernsey's Own" The Operational Conversion Unit for the Poseidon P8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA

2024年2月12日 · 201 Squadron stood up recently for multiple Operation Striker activations, protecting the UK seas from our potential adversaries. Squadron personnel have deployed to NAS Nordholz, Germany, to create links with German crews ahead of them receiving their own P8s.

As the Squadron can trace its roots back to 1914, this makes No 201 the oldest maritime squadron in the world. The Squadron has participated in many of the major events of the 20th century and the Squadron Standard is testimony to this. 201’s Battle Honours are: Western Front 1915-1918; Arras, Ypres 1917; Somme 1918; Norway 1940; Atlantic ...

This museum celebrates the history and exploits of 201 Squadron, its pilots and the planes they flew. It began as No1 Squadron, Royal Naval Air service in 1914 and was re-numbered as 201 Squadron on the formation of the RAF in 1918.

2008年11月18日 · 201 sqn can be accessed by this side road just outside the entrance to NTU. BTW 201 sqn is not under ADOC but rather under PC (Participation Command) even though most of the operators there are C3-trained as the nature of ops requires outfield.

The official 201 Squadron merchandise store Explore our range below. Explore Highlights 201 Bottle Opener £10.00. We Believe In Ghosts Patch Sold out. £12.00. Souda Bay 25 Patch £10.00. UK/P8 PVC Patch £10.00. FACS Patch £12.00. Shield …

2024年2月10日 · 201 Squadron is a maritime reconnaissance squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth, in north-east Scotland, which operates the P-8A Poseidon. The squadron plans to visit Guernsey several times this year, including for …