''Squadron'' is a

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series produced by the BBC in 1982. The series dealt with the adventures of the fictional 370 Rapid Deployment Squadron of the

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. The Squadron operated a mix of operational RAF aircraft including the Harrier GR Mk 3, Hercules C Mk 1, Puma HC Mk 1 and the first episode, Phantom FGR Mk 2. One series of ten episodes was made. The leading cast members included Michael Culver, Malcolm Stoddard, Derek Anders, and

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Credits

Regular Cast

* Michael Culver – Group Captain James Christie * Malcolm Stoddard – Wing Commander Peter Tyson *Alan Hunter – Squadron Leader Mike Fairchild *Derek Anders – Squadron Leader Dave Grayson *Richard Simpson – Group Captain Harry Hall *Carl Rigg – Squadron Leader Clive Adams *

– Flight Lieutenant Dr. Susan Young

Crew

* Producer: Joe Waters * Theme music: Anthony Isaac * Script Editor: Mervyn Haisman

Episodes

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