No. 11 Squadron RAF

No. 11 Squadron RAF
Active
  • 1915–1918 (RFC)
  • 1918–1919
  • 1923–1948
  • 1948–1957
  • 1959–1966
  • 1967–2005
  • 2007–present
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
TypeFlying squadron
RoleMulti–role combat
Part ofNo. 1 Group RAF
StationRAF Coningsby
Motto(s)Ociores acrioresque aquilis
(Latin for 'Swifter and keener than eagles')
MarchMarching Through Georgia
AircraftEurofighter Typhoon FGR4
Insignia
Squadron tail badge
Squadron roundel
Aircraft tail codesDA-DZ

No. 11 or XI Squadron (sometimes featuring an 'F' to represent its historic fighter role (No. 11(F) or XI(F) Squadron)), is "the world's oldest, dedicated fighter unit" and continues the traditions established by the similarly numbered Royal Flying Corps squadron, established in 1915. The squadron most recently operated the Panavia Tornado F3 until 2005 when it was disbanded. It was reactivated in 2006 to operate the Typhoon F2, receiving its first aircraft on 9 October 2006.