Letter from the Squadron - 2002
Even greater efficiencies will ensue, we hope, from the introduction of computer software designed to write (rather than monitor) the daily programme. The Squadron building is being extended (although not by nearly enough) to accommodate the 108 aircrew that are now ‘on the books' and we are just about to change from a regime of 8 student course per year (with 3 courses of 12 in residence) to one of 10 courses per year (with 4 courses of l0 in residence) to smooth out the 'peaks and troughs' in our hectic training schedule.
Notwithstanding the ongoing ‘discussions about aircraft resources to allow us to mount 84 sorties per day, the future is therefore bright. It is enormous testament to the dedication and professionalism of the Squadron staff that they have maintained 100% effort for a whole year, achieving some 10,000 flying hours in the process, and I remain immensely proud to command what is now officially the busiest fast-jet squadron in the RAF, and about to get busier!
- Wing Commander Neil Meadows
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