Families Day

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It was fantastic to welcome families onto the Squadron for Family Day, with members of 201 Squadron helping to provide tours of the P-8A Poseidon. An opportunity for our families to get up close to the aircraft and see first-hand the people, equipment and capability behind the mission. From operational tasking to major ceremonial events, […]

Exercise Lion Protector

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During August 201 Sqn took part in Exercise Lion Protector in the Baltic Sea. Organised by JEF, the exercise was to continue strengthen readiness to protect critical infrastructure and a deter potential threats in contested regions. The element we flew as part of was Baltic Express. A Danish Ro-Ro, the Ark Germania, was carrying heavy […]

Chief of the Air Staff Visit

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Huge thanks to Sgt Jazz Dixon for sharing this information. 201 Squadron was delighted to welcome the Chief of the Air Staff during a visit to the Squadron. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase our people, our aircraft and the vital role 201 Squadron plays in delivering the UK’s maritime  patrol capability.

201 Battle of Britain Parade, 9-14 Sep 2026

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201 Battle of Britain Parade, 9-14 Sep 2026 201 “Guernsey’s Own” Sqn return to the Bailiwick for the St Peter Port Battle of Britain Parade. A pincer movement on the island was conducted; a ground move to transport “The Shooters and the Std”, as described by the Sqn WO and an air move for those […]

Thank you & IBCC Donation

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LINCOLN REUNION Many thanks to all members who came or made a donation to our recent very successful Reunion at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa, Lincs There was a great turnout. After four last minute unavoidable cancellations, plus a very late addition, 61 members attended the Meet & Greet and 84 attended the Dinner. Members […]

Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo

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201 Squadron was proud to take part in the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo flypast, providing an impressive P-8A Poseidon presence over one of Scotland’s most iconic events and showcasing the RAF’s maritime patrol capability to audiences both at home and around the world. When: Edinburgh Castle on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:30 pm to […]

201 goes Eclipse Chasing

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201 Squadron was fortunate enough to be tasked into the area on the night of the eclipse, giving the crew a truly unforgettable experience. From start to finish, they witnessed the spectacular total eclipse unfold, capturing some fantastic footage along the way. A rare opportunity and certainly a mission to remember. Note: August 12, 2026: […]

2026 Lincoln Reunion Final Details

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The 2026 Lincoln Reunion is fast approaching!  Please clink the link below see the attached letter for final details if you have committed to attend but have not already received it by e-mail  See you all there, your committee. Final Details Letter Jul 26 – CB

Squadron Command Handover 21st May 2026

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On 21st May 2026, Wg Cdr Rob McCartney handed over Command of No 201 ‘Guernsey’s Own’ Squadron to Wg Cdr Martin Beef Pearson.  Rob has been posted ton an Eastern European deployment for 6 months prior to taking up a post on the Air Staff in April 2027. Beef has moved from Waddington after serving […]