No. 12 Squadron RAF
| No. 12 (B) Squadron RAF | |
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| Active |
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| Countries | United Kingdom Qatar |
| Branch | Royal Air Force Qatar Emiri Air Force |
| Type | Joint training squadron |
| Role | Multi–role combat |
| Part of | Combat Air Force |
| Station | RAF Coningsby |
| Nickname | 'Shiny Twelve' |
| Motto | "Leads the Field" |
| Aircraft | Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4/T3 |
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| Roundel | |
| Tail codes | QE (Apr 1939) PH (Sep 1939 – Apr 1951) GZ (Nov 1942 – Jul 1946) FA–FZ (Aug 1985 – Apr 1996) |
Number 12 Squadron, also known as No. 12 (Bomber) Squadron, is a flying squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The squadron reformed in July 2018 as a joint RAF and Qatar Emiri Air Force squadron. It is based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and operates the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4. It is temporarily integrating Qatari air and ground crews into the squadron to provide training and support as part of the Qatari purchase of 24 Typhoons from the UK.