Handsigned by ten members of No 617 Squadron many of whom took part in operation 'Iraqi Freedom', the second Gulf War. The squadron were based at Ali Al Salem, North Kuwait and were the first RAF squadron to use the Storm Shadow 'Bunker-Busting' airborne long range cruise missles.
We have listed the members of the squadron who were in the Gulf and those names we have know to have signed our covers. (There is a complete list of No 617 Squadron aircrew who served in the Gulf)
Sqn Ldr J G Cochrane RAF (N)
Sqn Ldr D J Knowles BA RAF (P)
Flt Lt R A Bethell RAF (P)
Flt Lt R J Chevli MA BSc RAF (P)
Flt Lt A I A Reid BA RAF (N)
Flt Lt T J Warren RAF (N)
Flt Lt R D Clark RAF (N)
Flt Lt R A Conner RAF (N)
Flt Lt A J Williams BSc RAF (N)
The following 617 Squadron air crew have signed the covers, who were not listed as having served in the Gulf but were with the squadron at the time of signing:
Flt Lt R S McLaren MA RAF (P)
Flt Lt I D Hendy BSc RAF (N)
(P) denotes Pilot while (N) denotes Navigator
Official extra special - this cover has been flown in a 617 Squadron Tornado GR4 by Wing Commander Robertson, OC No 617 Squadron.
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