207 SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE HISTORY 207 Squadron Valiants

207 Squadron was part of the Marham Wing of the V-Force, based at RAF Marham in Norfolk. This played a key part in the UK's deterrent policy. 207 flew Vickers Valiants from July 1956 until February 1965, when Valiants were withdrawn as a result of the decision not to re-spar them to address the fatigue problems induced by the change to a low level role.

WP210	SOC 1.3.65	WZ405	to 138 Sqn
WP217	to 7 Sqn	XD812	to 214 Sqn
WP219	SOC 1.3.65; scrapped at Marham	XD813	to 90 Sqn
WP221	SOC 5.3.65: to P&EE Shoeburyness	XD815	to 138 Sqn
WZ361	SOC 16.6.65	XD828	SOC 5.3.65
WZ363*	dived into the ground S of Market Rasen 6.5.64	XD858	to 214 Sqn
WZ401	SOC 5.3.65	XD865	SOC 5.3.65
WZ402	SOC 1.3.65	XD873	to 138 Sqn
WZ403	SOC 1.3.65; scrapped at Marham	XD875	to 138 Sqn: nose section when at NAM
WZ404	SOC 1.3.65; scrapped at Marham

[source: Always Prepared p219: SOC = struck off charge]: * 148 Sqn Valiant with a 207 Squadron crew