No. 2 Squadron RAF
| No. II (AC) Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Type | Flying squadron |
| Role | Multi–role combat |
| Part of | Combat Air Force |
| Station | RAF Lossiemouth |
| Nickname | 'Shiny Two' |
| Mottos |
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| Aircraft | Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Wing Commander E E Rickards |
| Notable commanders | |
| Insignia | |
| Tail badge | |
| Post-1950 roundel | |
| Tail codes | KO (Nov 1939 – May 1941) XV (May 1941 – 1943) OI (Sep 1946 – Apr 1951) B (Apr 1951 – 1955) A–Z (Tornados) |
Number 2 Squadron, also known as No. II (Army Co-operation) Squadron, is the most senior squadron of the Royal Air Force. It is currently equipped with the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, since reforming there on 12 January 2015.
No. 2 Squadron's traditional army co-operation role is reflected in the "AC" of its title, its motto 'Hereward – Guardian of the Army', and the symbol of a wake knot on its crest. Its unofficial nickname is Shiny Two.