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" [3] and continues the traditions established by the similarly numbered Royal Flying Corps squadron, established in 1915.

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XI (F) Squadron is based at RAF Coningsby, one of two Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations in the UK. It is the world's oldest, dedicated fighter unit. Aircraft flown by the Squadron include Bristol Scout, Hurricane II, Lightning F6 and Tornado F3.

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Retaining it's full air-to-air weapon fit, the renamed Tornado EF.3 was unique to XI(F) Squadron and was capable of both locating and destroying enemy SAM systems whilst fulfilling key fighter duties.

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No. 11 or XI Squadron is a Royal Air Force fighter squadron. The squadron operated the Tornado F3 until 2005 when it was disbanded. It was reactivated in 2006 to operate the Typhoon F2, receiving...

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Described by the RAF as “the world’s oldest dedicated fighter unit”, No XI(F) Squadron was originally the lead outfit for the Typhoon’s ground-attack function, before the entire frontline force moved towards full operational capability in both the air-to-air and air-to-ground roles.