Number 8 Squadron is a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It is based at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland and took delivery of its first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW1 in May 2026. The Wedgetail is the replacement
An Avro Shackleton AEW.2 of No. 8 Squadron in 1982
An E-7 Wedgetail in October 2024, which is soon to be operated by No.8 Squadron.
A No. 8 Squadron Avro Shackleton AEW.2 in 1978
A E-3D Sentry AEW1 of No. 8 Squadron at RAF Waddington, 2012.
No. 23 Squadron is a dormant squadron of the Royal Air Force. Prior to its disbandment in October 2009, it operated the Boeing E-3D Sentry AEW1 aircraft from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire.
Squadron badge
Hawker Demons of No. 23 Squadron
A Douglas Havoc of the type operated by No. 23 Squadron during the 1940s.
A No. 23 Squadron McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 wearing the unit's eagle symbol in 1977