Commemorative Plaque

Commemorative plaque to historic 208(R) Squadron unveiled at RAF Valley

Air Officer Commanding No 22 (Training) Group, Air Vice-Marshal Andrew Turner unveiled a plaque to 208(R) Squadron in the foyer of the Station Headquarters during his recent visit to RAF Valley. AVM Turner was at the Anglesey base to meet as many of its whole force personnel as he could, and also to brief on the future direction of the Royal Air Force.

Alongside the Air Vice-Marshal was RAF Valley station commander, Group Captain Brian Braid, and Officer Commanding 208(R) Squadron, Wing Commander Chris Kidd.

A photo of the two 100th Anniversary commemorative Hawks of the Squadron was also presented to the Station, to ensure that the memory of the Squadron lives on. The Squadron standard is to be laid up at St Clement Danes Church in London, on 22 May 2016.

Images: SAC Chris Thompson-Watts, RAF Valley photo section.

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