The Association now has Air Commodore Simon Baldwin MBE, the last Squadron Commander, as its President and is run by a committee of six. Their main task is to organise an annual …

Apr 27, 2022 · Simon Baldwin MBE, now 79, commanded No 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron at RAF Waddington in 1982 as Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. Mr …

Mar 26, 2012 · The plans were drawn up by Air Commodore Simon Baldwin, who was the wing commander in charge of the last remaining Vulcan squadron in 1982.

Mar 26, 2012 · Air Commodore Simon Baldwin selected top pilots, who had taken part in previous missions in the Falklands War, for the top-secret missions.

Oct 7, 2022 · Retired and serving RAF leaders were among those who attended his funeral service at All Saints Parish Church, St Ives, including Wing Commander Katie Farley-West of …

44 Squadron was formed on 24 July 1917 as a Home Defence Corps. The squadron, based at Hainault Farm, Essex, pioneered the use of the Sopwith Camel in night fighter operations. By …

May 1, 2022 · Last night RAF Waddington commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Black Buck raids in an event that was attended by Veterans of the raids themselves....

This is where the Prince enters the story. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh is RAF Waddington’s Honorary Air Commodore. He visited the Station on the 9th June 2023 to see …

Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (DEAD) was a completely new role for the Vulcan, and to achieve a high probability of hitting the target with the Shrike, the Vulcan had to be flown more …

Vulcans Versus Air Defence Radars on the Falklands Preface by Air Commodore S A Baldwin MBE. This year a small group of us yet again celebrated the anniversary of our efforts in …