No. 202 Squadron RAF
| No. 202 Squadron | ||
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| Information | ||
| Role | Search and rescue | |
| Aircraft Operated | Sea King HAR.3 | |
| Home Station | RAF St. Boulmer plus detached Flights | |
| Motto | "Semper vigilate" – Be always vigilant | |
| History | ||
| Date Founded | 17 October 1914 (in RNAS) | |
| Badge | "A mallard alighting" | |
| Notable Battle Honours | Western Front 1916–1918, Atlantic 1939–1945, Mediterranean 1940–1943, North Africa 1942–1943, Biscay 1942–1943 | |
No. 202 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Sea King HAR.3 at three stations in the northern half of the United Kingdom.
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History
202 Squadron was formed along with the RAF on 1 April 1918 by renumbering No 2 Squadron, RNAS. It was originally formed as one of the first aeroplane squadrons of the RNAS in October 1914.
Search and Rescue
Reformed by the renumbering of No. 228 Squadron RAF at RAF Leconfield, 202 began operating in its search and rescue role using Westland Whirlwind. The squadron moved to RAF Finningley on re-equiping with Sea Kings in 1978, moving to Boulmer on the closure of Finningley in 199?. The squadron usually has two aircraft at each of its locations which, as of 2005, are:
- HQ & 'A' Flight – RAF Boulmer
- 'D' Flight – RAF Lossiemouth
- 'E' Flight – Leconfield
RAF Sea King squadrons
- 22 Squadron – RAF St. Mawgan, Wattisham, RMB Chivenor, RAF Valley
- 202 Squadron – RAF Boulmer, RAF Lossiemouth, Leconfield
See also
Categories: Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons | Military stubs