29 Squadron

Energetic and keen

An eagle in flight preying on a buzzard - symbolising air combat.

About

Stationed 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
Training 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.

Western Front, 1916–1918*

Somme, 1916*

Arras

Ypres, 1917*

Somme, 1918*

Lys

Channel & North Sea, 1939–1940*

Battle of Britain, 1940*

Home Defence, 1940–1945*

Fortress Europe, 1943–1945

Normandy, 1944

France & Germany, 1944–1945*

Arnhem

Honours marked with an asterisk* are emblazoned on the Squadron Standard

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