as it has transitioned through providing Tactical Weapons training following the demise of 19 Sqn, increasing its International Defence Training task and adjusting to a variable output requirement. This has all been taken very much in the Sqn’s stride, and doubtless the year ahead, with rumours abounding, will be no different. The very gathering we see here tonight of such healthy core of Association and Sqn members alike demonstrates that despite uncertainty, the spirit of the Sqn remains truly indefatigable. This has always been the case and there is nothing to suggest otherwise for the future. I thank you for the invitation to speak to you this evening and wish the Sqn and Association every success towards the glorious 100th Anniversary in 2016.
You will have heard over the last few years from the Sqn Commanders regarding their own issues of the day, and I will not repeat them here, suffice to say that the challenges on the Sqn, much like across the RAF, continue to evolve and a steady state of flux appears quite commonplace. 208 Sqn has been fortunate to have some superb continuity over the last 5 years. Pilots such as ‘Skids’ Harrison and Tom Sawle, and indeed the Sqn adjutant, Kev Brown, have all played key roles in the Sqn’s development
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