Fighting Cocks Fly Into History ; for 93 Years It Maintained a Glorious Record, Now 43 Squadron Is No More [Scot Region]

Daily MailJuly 14, 2009

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THEY have fought with courage and tenacity in major conflicts around the globe since they were formed during the First World War.

Nicknamed the Fighting Cocks, the brave men and women of 43 (Fighter) Squadron earned their wings from the Battle of Britain to the invasion of Iraq.

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Fighting Cocks Fly Into History ; for 93 Years It Maintained a Glorious Record, Now 43 Squadron Is No More [Scot Region]

But the squadron was yesterday disbanded in an emotional ceremony which brought to an end 93 years of military history.

The Fife-based RAF Leuchars Tornado squadron was dissolved as part of a shake-up of the Royal Air Force by ...

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