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The squadron TRFs are typically the centre image of the squadron crest rendered in black on a green square. So, as I mentioned, 2620 Sqn (where I started my career) has a griffon, 63 has the eagle (with 63 in yellow roman numerals), II has the winged penis (apparently it's a flying wheel viewed end on), 3 has the bayonet and scorpion, 1 has the chariot, etc. Desert versions are also issued.
To make things more confusing, the FP Wing HQs also issue TRFs, but I can't for the life of me remember any!
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Hate being a nitpicker over an otherwise perfect write-up!:L Just on the point of 3 Squadron based in Northern Ireland, couple of useful points to consider.
%oire technically is the name for the island as a whole. But I thought it was a nice little touch!
Secondly, the Rangers you mention are the Army Ranger Wing and are more akin to true special forces then elite light infantry. The Irish Cav are usually the unit used in most raids and harassments but considering the location of RAF Aldergrove, its an intelligent choice!
Nice write-up, before hand all I knew really was the existence of the RAF Regiment, not much beyond it!
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Originally posted by Rapparee View PostHate being a nitpicker over an otherwise perfect write-up!:L Just on the point of 3 Squadron based in Northern Ireland, couple of useful points to consider.
%oire technically is the name for the island as a whole. But I thought it was a nice little touch!
Secondly, the Rangers you mention are the Army Ranger Wing and are more akin to true special forces then elite light infantry. The Irish Cav are usually the unit used in most raids and harassments but considering the location of RAF Aldergrove, its an intelligent choice!
Nice write-up, before hand all I knew really was the existence of the RAF Regiment, not much beyond it!
Names in Ireland are emotive subjects with different names meaning different things to different people (Derry/Londonderry being a prime example!).
I haven't done much work on Ireland yet, I will probably evolve 3 Squadron a bit when I do so.
Thanks for the feedback.
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