No.9 SQN - Sweat Shirt A-20 the Gripen is a swing-role

the Gripen is a swing-role fighter aircraft that can switch tasks quickly depending on new situations and threats

The Tempest was mainly used at low-level and for intercepting V-1 Flying Bombs as the aircraft was a superb gun platform

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The VC-10 operated air bridges between RAF Brize Norton

No.9 SQN - Sweat Shirt A-20 the Gripen is a swing-roleNo. 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