On the re-formation today of XXV(Fighter) Squadron at RAF Valley, RAF Photographer SAC Chris Thompson-Watts took to the skies to record the historic first flight of an XXV(Fighter) Squadron-marked aircraft.

The sortie, to support the RAF100 Freedom of Bangor parade took place over Anglesey and North Wales, and featured both XXV(Fighter) and IV(Army Co-operation) Squadron aircraft.

Both Squadrons operate the Hawk T2, and their historic Squadron designators; Fighter in the case of XXV and Army Co-operation for IV Squadron were re-instated today by the Air Force Board to better reflect the long and distinguished wartime records and fighting ethos of both units.