Disbandment Articles & Images

Posted on by Jerry Flint

I found these images and articles in the media storage section of the website, which you may find interesting. Key Disbandment Timeline March 2010:The squadron’s Nimrod MR2 aircraft were withdrawn from service. 9 May 2011: The squadron held its final public parade in Guernsey (its affiliated island). 26 May 2011: The squadron was formally disbanded at […]

Families Day

Posted on by Chrisb

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

Guernsey’s own’ in island for Battle of Britain events

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Source of the article is Guernsey Press. Maintaining its ‘unique’ relationship with Guernsey remains one of the core missions of the Royal Air Force’s locally affiliated 201 Squadron. Several of the squadron’s members are in the island this week for events related to Battle of Britain Week. They have already met with the Royal Air […]

201 Squadron Operational

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25th September 2023 was a momentous day for 201 Squadron as, once again, it became an operational frontline Squadron at the forefront of maritime activities. 201 Squadron had previously been the home of the UK Poseidon P8-A OCU, training and preparing aircrew for the rigours of frontline operations. In what could only be considered a […]

201 Squadron to be reformed!

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Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons From: Ministry of Defence, Scotland Office The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP Part of: Military equipment, logistics and technology Published:13 July 2017 The Defence Secretary has announced the numbers of the UK’s two new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons and the first commanding officer. Nine new P-8A […]