16 Squadron

   
01.03.1958   The squadron formed at Laarbruch equipped with the Canberra B(I)8
06.06.1972   Start of conversion training to the Buccaneer S.2B, and Canberra B(I)8 phased out
08.01.1973   Operational with the Buccaneer S.2B
01.01.1984   Start of conversation training to the Tornado GR.1A
29.02.1984   Buccaneer S.2B phased out
01.03.1984   Operational with the Tornado GR.1A
11.09.1991   The squadron disbanded at Laarbruch


The squadron was also equipped with the Canberra T.4 and the Hawker Hunter T.7B

 

   

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XVI Sqn History (I)

XVI Sqn History (II)