"Energetic and keen"
29 Squadron are based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, one of two Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations in the UK. During World War One, 26 of the pilots had achieved 'Ace' Status. Aircraft flown have included the Mosquito, Phantom and Tornado F3. 29 Squadron train RAF combat air pilots on the Typhoon, ready for front-line operations.
1915 Formed at Gosport and travelled to France as a fighter squadron.
1940 The Squadron began service as a defensive night fighter squadron.
1943 Began offensive night intruder operations defending RAF heavy bombers.
1987 Became the first operational squadron to be equipped with the Tornado F3.
2003 The second RAF squadron to receive the Typhoon.
1916–1918* Western Front
1916* Somme
1916* Arras
1917* Ypres
1918* Somme
1918* Lys
1939–1940* Channel & North Sea
1940* Battle of Britain
1940–1945* Home Defence
1943–1945 Fortress Europe
1944 Normandy
1944–1945* France & Germany
1944–1945* Arnhem
Honours marked with an asterisk* are emblazoned on the Squadron Standard
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