No. XVII Squadron RAF
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| Missing image 17_Squadron_RAF.jpg 17 Squadron badge Squadron badge | ||
| Information | ||
| Role | Air Defence (Operational Evaluation) | |
| Aircraft Operated | Eurofighter Typhoon | |
| Home Station | RAF Coningsby | |
| Motto | "Excellere Contende (Strive to excel)" | |
| History | ||
| Date Founded | 1 February 1915 | |
| Badge | A Gauntlet | |
| Notable Battle Honours | ||
No. XVII (Reserve) Squadron (17 Sqn) of the Royal Air Force operates the Typhoon T.1 and F.2 from RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire. It is the Operational Evaluation Unit for the type.
On initial entry to RAF service the squadron was based at BAE Systems' Warton airfield where a special facility had been constructed. The Squadron moved to RAF Coningsby in April 2005, to be joined by No. 29 Squadron during 2005, with an initial operational capability to be established in 2006/2007 by No. 3 Squadron.
In recent history the squadron has played a major part in the RAF forces in Germany operating Canberras, Phantoms, Jaguars and the Tornado. The squadron temporarily disbanded in 2002.
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Typhoon squadrons
Operational
- No. XVII Squadron (Operational Evaluation Unit) - RAF Coningsby
- No. 29 Squadron (Operation Conversion Unit) - BAE Warton
Future
- No. 3 Squadron RAF - Current Harrier GR7 squadron - Reforming at RAF Coningsby (Tranche 1)
- No. 11 Squadron RAF - Current Tornado F3 squadron - Reforming at RAF Leeming (Tranche 1)
- No. 6 Squadron RAF - Current Jaguar GR3 squadron - Reforming at RAF Leuchars (Tranche 2)
See also
External links
- RAF (http://www.raf.mod.uk)
- Eurofighter (http://www.eurofighter.com/)
- www.baesystems.com: BAE Systems bids farewell to 17(R) Sqn (http://www.baesystems.com/newsroom/2005/apr/010405news1.htm)