No.23 SQN - Hoodie Size:L Initially the F-111 was considered

Initially the F-111 was considered but the option of ordering the Phantom was taken with alteration to engines

The Nighthawk first flew in 1981 at Groom Lake

000 of these aircraft were built

This long-serving type continued operational duties during the Gulf War in 1991

The RAF Puma fleet will remain in service until 2025

No.23 SQN - Hoodie Size:L Initially the F-111 was considered23 Squadron Formed by the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 at Gosport, it first operated the B. E. 2C as a night fighter to intercept Zeppelins. Towards the end of World War I the squadron converted to Sopwith Dolphins, but was disbanded in 1919. 1925 the squadron reformed at RAF Henlow with the Snipe, then the Gloster Gamecock. During the second world war it operated the Blenheim, Havoc then Mosquito with many battle honours. Post war types included the