An RAF squadron has dropped its “Crusaders” nickname following a complaint it is offensive to Muslims. 14 Squadron, one of the RAF’s longest-serving and most senior squadrons, achieved the ...

Alexander Wishart - 803588 (RAF 603 Squadron) Born Leith, 1919, Died Edinburgh, 2002 Photograph taken 29 June 1940. My Grandfather joined the Royal Auxiliary Airforce, 603 Squadron Edinburgh in 1937.

RAF squadron ditches 'Crusaders' nickname after complaint claiming moniker is 'insulting' is upheld By MARK NICOL DEFENCE EDITOR Published: 18:00 EDT, 27 July 2024 | Updated: 04:26 EDT, 28 July 2024 ...

603 Squadron is the younger of the RAF Reserves' two specialised police units. It converted to its current role in 2013 as part of the Future Reserves 2020 programme.

An RAF squadron is to drop its nickname following a complaint. The Lincolnshire-based 14 Squadron was formed in 1915 and was nicknamed the Crusaders after flying missions in the Middle East.