703 Naval Air Squadron
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703 Naval Air Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy was formed as a long-range catapult squadron on 3 March 1942 at RNAS Lee-on-Solent. During the Cold War, it was reformed as an experimental trials unit, and then as a helicopter training squadron. Since 2003, the squadron has formed the Royal Naval wing of the Defence Elementary Flying Training School at RAF Barkston Heath.
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Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Flying squadron |
Role | Elementary flying training |
Part of | Fleet Air Arm and No. 3 Flying Training School |
Home station | RAF Barkston Heath |
Motto(s) | Experientia docet (Latin for 'Experiences teaches') |
Aircraft | Grob Prefect T1 |
Website | Official website |
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Current commander | Major B Atherton[1] |
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