No. LVII (57) Squadron is a historic Royal Air Force unit characterized by its resilience and ability to adapt, fittingly represented by its badge of a rising phoenix and the motto Corpus non animum muto ("I change my body, not my spirit"). Formed in 1916, the squadron became famous during the Second World War as a heavy bomber unit, operating Avro Lancasters from RAF Scampton alongside the Dambusters of 617 Squadron. During the Cold War, it formed part of the nuclear deterrent V-Force flying the Handley Page Victor, later transitioning the aircraft into a critical air-to-air refueling role. In this tanker capacity, LVII Squadron provided essential support during the Falklands War, refueling the Vulcans for the legendary "Black Buck" raids. Today, the squadron is based at RAF Cranwell, where it delivers Elementary Flying Training (EFT) to new pilots using the Grob Prefect T1.
