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As of 2020, the squadron provides operational test and evaluation, and specialist advice, for RAF airborne ground surveillance, airborne electronic sensors, airborne command and control, aerospace battle management and intelligence exploitation.
Number 56 Squadron was one of the most famous fighter squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps and early RAF. It flew its first mission on 22 April, and achieved its first aerial victory the next day by none other than the renowned Captain Albert Ball, DSO, MC.
The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the Allies' first operational jet. Designed by George Carter, and built by the Gloster Aircraft Company, Armstrong-Whitworth, the Meteor first flew in 1943 and commenced operations on 27 July 1944 with 616 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Squadron Livery: Originating in 1924, the red and white check pattern came streaking into the public eye when the Squadron was the RAF display team in 1963. Official website of the 56 Squadron Association.
No. 56 Squadron Royal Air Force. 56 Squadron was formed at Gosport on 8 June 1916 and trained at London Columney. It was the first unit equipped with the S.E.5. fighter and was posted to France on 7th April 1917 to serve as a fighter and ground attack force on the Western Front throughout the remainder of the war.
THE SQUADRON 56 Test and Evaluation Squadron is stationed at RAF Waddington, as part of the Air Warfare Centre. The Squadron crest was awarded after the World War One, during which the aircrew were all lost in a matter of days. 56 Squadron contributes to the operational development and optimisation of the RAF's Air C2ISR capabilities.
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56 Squadron probably have one of the longest associations with RAF Wattisham of any RAF squadron. They were formed at Gosport on 8th June 1916 as part of the Royal Flying Corps and have been awarded numerous Battle Honours for their exploits in both World Wars.
