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Flight of a Lifetime

Sgt Thomas Beddoes of 620 (Duffield) Squadron took the opportunity to fly the same high performance fighter jet that the red arrows use!
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A Night to remember

620 Squadron holds its annual dining in night at the lion hotel in Belper. The cadets receive a host of awards.
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11 Years to Gold

Flying Officer Tez Cooling finally receives his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award 11 years after starting the scheme.
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History Of the Squadron


620 Squadron was originally a detached flight from 126 (Derby) Squadron. The squadron was formed on the 3rd March 1986. The squadron quickly grew in numbers and quickly became had to move to its own premises.

Over the years the squadron has continued to grow from strength to strength. The Royal British Legion helped the squadron by arranging new accommodation on Tamworth Road in Duffield, and we officially became 620 (Duffield) Squadron.

In 1999 East Midlands Wing was split, and Duffield Squadron moved into Trent Wing, this did not affect the squadron and we have continued to be very successful to this day.

Commanding Officers of 620 (Duffield) Squadron

2007 - Current Flight Lieutenant Austen Colledge

2000 - 2007 Flight Lieutenant Jon Pollard
1999 - 2000 Flight Lieutenant Malc Blease
1997 - 1999 Flight Lieutenant Richard Smith
1995 - 1997 Flight Lieutenant Dave Murray
1992 - 1995 Flight Lieutenant Sandra Heathcote
1988 - 1992 Flight Lieutenant Tam Cowley
1984 - 1988 Flight Lieutenant Ken Richards