It has been a poignant day for the RAF Regiment. 5 Squadron standards have been laid up along with the Queen's colour for the entire regiment. Alongside this, a new Honorary Air Commodore has been appointed.
I was posted at RAF Honnington in the 1970's when there was 32 Bucaner aircraft in that hanger. Half my 12 squadron. Other side 208 squadron. That was an Air Force!