No. 12 Squadron RAF

No. 12 (B) Squadron RAF
Active
  • 1915–1918 (RFC)
  • 1918–1922
  • 1923–1961
  • 1962–1967
  • 1969–2014
  • 2015–2018
  • 2018–present
Countries United Kingdom
Qatar
Branch Royal Air Force
 Qatar Emiri Air Force
TypeJoint training squadron
RoleMulti–role combat
Part ofCombat Air Force
StationRAF Coningsby
Nickname'Shiny Twelve'
Motto"Leads the Field"
AircraftEurofighter Typhoon FGR4/T3
Insignia
Roundel
Tail codesQE (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.