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Change Of Command For 6 Squadron

Wing Commander Matthew D’Aubyn took command of 6 Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth this week.

Returning to 6 Sqn to take command from Wg Cdr Billy Cooper, Wg Cdr D’Aubyn said:

 “I was extremely lucky to have my first tour with 6 Squadron as the last ab-initio Jaguar pilot. It was a roller-coaster ride and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of the Squadron again since I already have a genuine affiliation with it. It’s an honour and a privilege to lead a Squadron with such an illustrious history and, from what I have seen so far, the spirit and commitment of the team is undiminished."

"The forthcoming months will be challenging and exciting as we depart very soon to Sweden on Exercise Arctic Challenge to train with our NATO partners, and then prepare for operational deployments.”  

Wg Cdr D’Aubyn comes to Moray having qualified in 2005 as the last ab-initio Jaguar pilot, gaining experience on this aircraft type with 6 Sqn.  He converted to Typhoon following the retirement of the Jaguar fleet in 2007 and was part of the Typhoon’s first operational deployment over Libya in support of Operation Ellamy.  Wg Cdr D’Aubyn takes command of 6 Sqn following postings in Germany, Italy and Qatar.

Wg Cdr D'Aubyn returns from his 1st Typhoon sortie as the new OC
Wg Cdr D'Aubyn returns from his first Typhoon sortie as Officer Commanding 6 Sqn
Image by Cpl Katrina Knox

 

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