600 Squadron RAuxAF

Provides reservist personnel to work in support of RAF and Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) worldwide.

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About

600 Squadron is a multi-role squadron, which deploys chiefly in support of major military headquarters. It is the only RAF squadron to have two official badges. 600 Squadron was awarded ‘Privileged Regiment Status’ in 2007. Recruits within London, and is the only RAF reserve unit within the M25.

History

1925   Formed at RAF Northolt in the bombing role, but was re-designated a fighter squadron in 1934.

1939-1945   A night fighter unit flying in England, North Africa and Southern Europe.

1946-1957   The squadron re-formed in the UK flying Spitfires, and then Gloster Meteors.

1999   Reformed to support Permanent Joint Headquarters.

Battle honours

1940*   France and Low Countries

1940*   Battle of Britain

1940–1942*   Home defence

1942–1943*   North Africa

1943*   Sicily

1943–1945*   Italy

Salerno*

Anzio & Nettuno*

Gustav Line

Gothic Line

(Honours marked with an asterisk, may be emblazoned on the Squadron Standard)

Contact

600 Squadron, RAF Northolt West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6NG

For recruitment enquiries, please phone: 0345 606 9069

For media enquiries, please contact the media and communications team at RAF Northolt

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