{"product_id":"502-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","title":"502 Squadron RAUXAF Royal Air Force Tea Mug Gift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4e32e889fe5b95d0\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo. 502 (Ulster) Squadron\u003c\/b\u003e holds the unique distinction of being the oldest of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force units, currently based at RAF Aldergrove near Belfast. Re-formed in 2013 as a General Service Support Squadron, it recruits part-time reservists from across Northern Ireland to reinforce the RAF in diverse trades ranging from intelligence and logistics to medical services and force protection. Formed in 1925 as the very first Special Reserve unit, it initially operated as a heavy bomber squadron before transitioning to a critical maritime role in World War II under Coastal Command. The squadron achieved a significant place in military history in 1941 when, flying an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley, it scored the first-ever successful U-boat kill using Air-to-Surface Vessel (ASV) radar. Its deep regional pride is displayed on its badge, which features the Red Hand of Ulster, accompanied by the motto \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"914\"\u003eNihil timeo\u003c\/i\u003e (\"I fear nothing\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cool Raccoon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842430529873,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4635\/7329\/files\/502SquadronrauxafLMUG.jpg?v=1768670796","url":"https:\/\/cool-raccoon.myshopify.com\/products\/502-squadron-rauxaf-royal-air-force-tea-mug-gift","provider":"Cool Raccoon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}