The only Shadow R1 unit providing the RAF with crucial reconnaissance support on operations.
I spread my wings and keep my promise
14 Squadron are based at RAF Waddington, hub of the intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance fleet. They helped to defend the Suez Canal and the Holy City of Mecca. Aircraft flown by 14 Squadron have included the Wellesley, Mosquito FBVI, Phantom FGR2 and Jaguar and they operate the Beechcraft Shadow R1 aircraft.
1915 Formed at Shoreham.
1940 Based at Port Sudan for operations in Africa.
1942 Primary role turned to torpedo-bombing.
1991 Took part in Operation GRANBY.
2016 Reformed with Shadow R1.
1915-1917* Egypt
1915-1917* Gaza
1915-1917* Megiddo
1916-1917* Arabia
1917-1918* Palestine
1924 Transjordan
1936-1939 Palestine
1940-1941* East Africa
1941-1943* Mediterranean
1941-1942* Egypt and Libya
1943* Sicily
1945* Atlantic
1991 Gulf
1991 Kosovo
2003-2011 Iraq
(Honours marked with an asterisk, may be emblazoned on the Squadron Standard)
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