In this section, there are a number of short articles and other links relating to the Hunter era. Please click on the photographs below to access the articles.
31 March 2019 marks the 60th Anniversary of 208 Sqn’s 4-day disbandment as a Hunter sqn in Nicosia, Cyprus before reforming as a Venom Squadron at RAF Eastleigh in Rhodesia. Click on the picture on the left to read Graham Pitchfork’s account of the events, which first appeared in the 2019 Newsletter.
208 Squadron operated the Hunter from 1958 to 1971, exclusively in the Middle East. Click on the picture on the right to read the recollections of Rod Dean, who served on the Squadron between 1969 and 1971.
208 Squadron 1970 - 1971
Click on the picture on the left to view Richard Hanscomb’s Collection of Photographs of ‘208 Squadron 1970 - 1971’.
