22 Sqn. has a long and illustrious history.Originally formed in September 1915, 22 Sqn has operated a wide range of aircraft types in various parts of the world serving with distinction in both World Wars.22 Sqn was disbanded following the Japanese surrender in 1945.and reformed in 1955. C Flt took residence at Valley in 1956 flying the Westland Whirlwind . The Whirlwind remained the mainstay of the SAR force for the next 20 years until the introduction of the more powerful twin-engined Wessex in 1976.Since the Flt formed at Valley, over 6000 rescue missions have been flown

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