No.56 SQN The Firebirds - Hoodie Colour:Dark Grey The Sea King took on

The Sea King took on many roles during the conflict

Designed by Roy Chadwick

The E-3D became part of NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force (NAEWCF) receiving tasks directly from NATO

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No.56 SQN The Firebirds - Hoodie Colour:Dark Grey The Sea King took onNo. 56 Squadron The Firebirds No. 56 Squadron is one of the RAFs senior squadrons with many battle honours with notable airmen including James McCudden and Albert Ball among the ranks. In the 1960s the Squadron had an aerobatic team called the Firebirds, consisting of nine Lightning F. 1As. Phantom FGR. 2s and Tornado F3s followed as its operational aircraft. 56 Squadron now serves as the Air Command and Control Intelligence, Surveillance and