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No. 201 Squadron RAF
| No. 201 Squadron | ||
|---|---|---|
| Squadron badge | ||
| Information | ||
| Role | Maritime Patrol | |
| Aircraft Operated | Nimrod MR Mk2 | |
| Home Station | RAF Kinloss | |
| Motto | Hic et ubique (Here and everywhere) | |
| History | ||
| Date Founded | 16 October 1916 (RNAS) | |
| Badge | A seagull, wings elevated and addorsed | |
| Notable Battle Honours | Western Front 1915-1918, Arras, Ypres 1917, Somme 1918, Norway 1940, Atlantic 1941-1945, Bismarck, Normandy 1944, South Atlantic 1982, Gulf 1991 | |
No. 201 Squadron of the Royal Air Force is one of three operational RAF squadrons operating the Nimrod MR2, based at RAF Kinloss, Moray.
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History
Despite its high squadron number, 201 Squadron is one of the oldest squadrons in the RAF. It was formed as No 1 Squadron of the RNAS in October 1914, only being renumbered 201 on the formation of the RAF on 1 April 1918.
RAF Nimrod squadrons
MR.2
- No. 42(Reserve) Squadron - Nimrod OCU
- No. 120 Squadron
- No. 201 Squadron
- No. 206 Squadron
R.1
See also
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