Air Power and History

The mission of 208 Squadron is to train the combat pilots of the future.
 
 

        St MIHANGEL'S CHURCH
       
 

   
       

THE 208 SQUADRON STAINED GLASS WINDOW

Designed and produced to the glory of God by Mrs Karen Newby

Dedicated by the Rt Revd J D G Kirkham MA, Bishop to Her Majesty's Forces on Wednesday 10 January 2001

Throughout Christian history, the translucent qualities of glass have been used to symbolise the light of God shining on and through our greatest endeavours. Through this window, we pray that the same light will focus our vision, now and in the future. This window in St Mihangel's Church at RAF Valley commemorates the efforts, dedication and courage of staff and students of 208 Squadron in imparting and maintaining the standards of flying within the Royal Air Force. These standards are symbolised by the blessing, presentation and wearing of pilot wings as depicted in the window. Wings which have indeed been eagerly sought and deservedly won. May those who follow in the path of this tradition remain vigilant and 'rise up on wings as eagles'.

 
   

THE 208 SQUADRON PRAYER

Almighty God, you have promised that those who wait on you shall renew their strength, they shall rise up on wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. We commend to your fatherly love and care all who serve in the Royal Air Force, and especially we offer our prayers for the life and work of 208 Squadron.

Encourage and inspire us in all our efforts, so that we may be a safeguard to our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, and a sure defence to our Nation. Help us to fulfil our duties with honour, goodwill and integrity, and grant that we may prove worthy successors to those who have gone before us who, by their valour and sacrifice, did nobly save their day and generation. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

 

  

ISAIAH 40: 31

    

 

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall rise up on wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

 

  
   
 

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