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'''''Squadron''''' is a [[British television]] series produced by the [[BBC]] in 1982.
'''''Squadron''''' is a [[British television]] series produced by the [[BBC]] in 1982.


The series dealt with the adventures of the fictional 370 Rapid Deployment Squadron of the [[Royal Air Force]]. The Squadron operated a mix of operational RAF aircraft including the [[Hawker Siddeley Harrier|Harrier GR Mk 3]], [[Hercules_C-130#C-130K_model|Hercules C Mk 1]], [[Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma|Puma HC Mk 1]] and the first episode, [[F-4 Phantom II non-U.S. operators|Phantom FGR Mk 2]]. One series of ten episodes was made. The leading cast members included [[Michael Culver]], [[Malcolm Stoddard]], [[Derek Anders]], and [[Catriona MacColl]].
The series dealt with the adventures of the fictional 373 Rapid Deployment Squadron of the [[Royal Air Force]]. The Squadron operated a mix of operational RAF aircraft including the [[Hawker Siddeley Harrier|Harrier GR Mk 3]], [[Hercules C-130#C-130K model|Hercules C Mk 1]], [[Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma|Puma HC Mk 1]] and the first episode, [[F-4 Phantom II non-U.S. operators|Phantom FGR Mk 2]]. One series of ten episodes was made. The leading cast members included [[Michael Culver]], [[Malcolm Stoddard]], Derek Anders, and [[Catriona MacColl]].

==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
*[[Catriona MacColl]] – Flight Lieutenant Dr. Susan Young

===Crew===
* Producer: Joe Waters
* Theme music: [[Anthony Isaac]]
* Script Editor: [[Mervyn Haisman]]

==Episodes==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{imdb title|id=0224531|title=Squadron}}
* {{IMDb title|id=0224531|title=Squadron}}
* [http://www.action-tv.org.uk/guides/squadron.htm Action TV (sitedown)] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20041027135124/http://www.action-tv.org.uk/guides/squadron.htm Wayback machine mirror])
* [http://www.action-tv.org.uk/guides/squadron.htm Action TV (sitedown)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20041027135124/http://www.action-tv.org.uk/guides/squadron.htm Wayback machine mirror])


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Revision as of 14:30, 18 December 2024

Squadron
Created byPeter May
Alastair Balfour
Joe Waters
StarringMichael Culver
Malcolm Stoddard
Catriona MacColl
Theme music composerAnthony Isaac
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes10
Production
ProducerJoe Waters
Running time50 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC1
Release19 October (1982-10-19) –
21 December 1982 (1982-12-21)

Squadron is a British television series produced by the BBC in 1982.

The series dealt with the adventures of the fictional 373 Rapid Deployment Squadron of the Royal Air Force. 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 Catriona MacColl.

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
  • Catriona MacColl – Flight Lieutenant Dr. Susan Young

Crew

Episodes

# Title Directed by Written by Original airdate
1"Operation Flamingo"Tristan de Vere ColePeter May & Alastair Balfour19 October 1982 (1982-10-19)
2"Memorial Flight"Christopher BakerMervyn Haisman26 October 1982 (1982-10-26)
3"Independence Day"Andrew MorganN. J. Crisp2 November 1982 (1982-11-02)
4"Mascot"Tristan de Vere ColeAdrian Reid9 November 1982 (1982-11-09)
5"The Veteran"Renny RyeRaymond Thompson16 November 1982 (1982-11-16)
6"Deadline"Tristan de Vere ColePeter May23 November 1982 (1982-11-23)
7"One of Our Harriers Is Missing"Christopher BakerKenneth Clarke30 November 1982 (1982-11-30)
8"Operation Hawk"Renny RyeRaymond Thompson7 December 1982 (1982-12-07)
9"Survival"Joe WatersN. J. Crisp14 December 1982 (1982-12-14)
10"Cyclone"Andrew MorganN. J. Crisp21 December 1982 (1982-12-21)


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