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RAF Battle Honours for Operations Vulcan and Barras

24 March 2020

Proposing MP
Wells
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The announcement of Battle Honours for RAF squadrons involved in Operations Vulcan and Barras.

Action Requested

Her Majesty The Queen has approved the awarding of Battle Honours to specific Royal Air Force squadrons for their roles in Operation VULCAN (Bosnia, 1995) and Operation BARRAS (Sierra Leone, 2000).

Key Facts

  • Her Majesty The Queen has approved Battle Honours.
  • No. IV (Army Cooperation) Squadron RAF and No. 6 Squadron RAF received 'BOSNIA 1995' on their squadron standards.
  • No.7 Squadron RAF received 'SIERRA LEONE 2000' on their squadron standard.
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