No.9 SQN - Sweat Shirt Size:L however its role as an

however its role as an interceptor was made redundant with the introduction of the English Electric Lightning

was formed by Edgar Percival in 1933

000 operations with the loss of 1

Famous pilots from the First War include Mick Mannock

Originally based in Gravesend

No.9 SQN - Sweat Shirt Size:L however its role as anNo. IX Squadron Number 9 Squadron is the oldest bomber squadron, as part of the RFC, formed in 1914. During the Second World War the squadron specialised in precision bombing with the Lancaster. Alongside 617, No. 9 Squadron was responsible for the sinking of the Tirpitz during Operation Catechism. During the Cold War the squadron operated the Vulcan, moving onto being the first squadron to operate the Tornado GR. 1. As the Tornado retired, No. 9 was