CAMPBELL CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO SAVE RAF LEUCHARS 43 SQUADRON

Sir Menzies Campbell has written to the Ministry of Defence asking it to secure the future of the famous 43 Squadron stationed at RAF Leuchars. The squadron is to be disbanded in September when the number of Tornado F3 aircraft at the base is reduced and eventually replaced by three Eurofighter Typhoon squadrons.

Commenting Sir Menzies said:

“43 squadron must not be added to the long list of totemic Scottish military units lost in recent years.

“Three squadrons of Eurofighter Typhoon will replace the Tornado F3 aircraft currently deployed at RAF Leuchars. I am calling on the Ministry of Defence to protect 43’s proud heritage and reform the squadron when the new deployment of Eurofighter Typhoon take place.

“43 squadron has a strong Scottish tradition. The effectiveness of the new squadrons of Eurofighter Typhoon can only be enhanced if one of them is 43 Squadron”