No.56 SQN The Firebirds - Mug Tornado ZA399 formed in 1909 by Frederick

formed in 1909 by Frederick Handley Page

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This profile is a Sea Harrier FA2 from 800 NAS

being the fastest single engine propellor aircraft at the time

No.56 SQN The Firebirds - Mug Tornado ZA399 formed in 1909 by FrederickNo. 56 Squadron The Firebirds No. 56 Squadron is one of the RAFs senior squadrons with many battle honours with notable airmen including James McCudden and Albert Ball among the ranks. In the 1960s the Squadron had an aerobatic team called the Firebirds, consisting of nine Lightning F. 1As. Phantom FGR. 2s and Tornado F3s followed as its operational aircraft. 56 Squadron now serves as the Air Command and Control Intelligence, Surveillance and