It was presented with a new standard by Prince Philip, the Honorary Air Commodore of 201 Squadron, in March.

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Following his time as a test pilot the Air Commodore commanded No 29 Squadron during the Battle of Britain where he flew Blemheim's and later, Beaufighters.

BBC: A tribute to a WWII flying great

The attacks were carried out "without significant collateral damage to civilian life or infrastructure, " said Air Commodore David Wilby, a British member of NATO's staff.

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As people arrived at the church the Guernsey Scout Band played and the service ended with a flypast by a 29 Squadron Typhoon, marking the Air Commodore's connection to the squadron.

BBC: A tribute to a WWII flying great

There were also unconfirmed reports that refugees were being shelled by mortar and artillery fire in the Pagarusa Valley, along Kosovo's western border with Albania, British Air Commodore David Wilby said.

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Air Commodore Andrew Lambert told the Guardian newspaper the RAF had already lost bases of historic importance because of defence cuts, and questioned whether it was necessary to add Northolt to the list.

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Commodore Jock Alexander OBE told the BBC that the military air station was "pretty secure".

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