No.8 Squadron
(Motto: 'By Night And By Day')

This unit was first established in August 1978 to operate the AB.205A from New Sarum. After independence the unit was amalgamated with No.7 Sqn due to the lack of serviceable aircraft and crews. It later reformed to operate the AB.412 and AS.532 Cougar. Roles operated include assault, transport, battlefield support and VIP transport.

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
New Sarum	August 1978 - Present

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
AB.205A	11	August 1978 - 1990		R6801,R6807
AB.412	2	August 1983 - Present		6811,8612
AB.412	10	April 1988 - Present		650,653,658
AS.532 Cougar	2	April 1995 - Present

Unit Insignia:

Figure 1

References:

• Air (WLAG) January 1990