Trevor, and then presented to the Squadron. In his address to the Squadron Air Vice Marshal Bromet said:
“This is an inspiring and emotional occasion for all of us here today. A proud and unforgettable one for me personally.
Your Squadron was formed in October 1916 as an RNAS re-inforcement to the hard pressed fighter Squadrons of the RFC on the Somme Front and ever since that date it has taken an uninterrupted and front line part in the peace and war activities of the Royal Air Force; first in a Fighter role, then as Army Cooperation and now as Fighter Reconnaissance.
A succession of air and ground crews, and of aircraft, representative of the best Air Forces of Britain and the Commonwealth can give, have worked in harmony with, and in support of, our Armies in France, Germany, Egypt, Iraq, Western Desert, Greece, Syria, Palestine and Italy.
The Squadron’s reputation in World War I ensured for it a permanent place in the post war Squadrons of the RAF and today - 39 years on - the Squadron has received its Standard in recognition of meritorious service
History - 1950 - 1956 (6)
On 18th November, 1955, at Royal Air Force 
Abu Sueir, the Squadron was presented with its Standard. Air Vice Marshal Sir Geoffrey R. Bromet, KBE, CB, 050, RAF (Ret’d), the first Squadron Commander, had been invited to make the presentation and he arrived from England with four old members of the Squadron. Official guests at the presentation included Air Marshal Sir Claude B.R. Pelly, KCB, CBE, MC and the Air Officer Commanding, Air Vice Marshal D.H.F. Barnett, CBE, DFC.
The day of the presentation commenced in fog, however by 08.45 hours it was possible to see across the parade ground and the Squadron marched on. The Reviewing Officer arrived at 09.00 hours and was received with a General Salute. After an inspection of the Squadron the presentation began. The Standard was consecrated by the Assistant Chaplain in Chief, Middle East Air Force, the Reverend F.H.
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