284 Squadron

I vaguely remember 284 Sqn having a selection of of different aircraft at Nicosia in late 1958. A Dragonfly, a Chipmunk, a Twin Pioneer, 2 Single Pioneer, a Sycamore and a Pembroke. I believe they were employed in anti-terrorist operations against EOKA which included leaflet dropping and "sky shouting". The Pembroke tested its system by flying around RAF Nicosia whilst broadcasting Elvis Presley songs - sections were invited to report on the quality of their reception. MGR

I was posted to 284 squadron in September 1958 was still with it when it changed to 103 , in 1960 I moved down to main line servicing , whilst I was up at the squadron ( in the old Cyprus airways hanger) it only had helicopters. -

1958-1959 RAF Nicosia. 284 Squadron did only operate Sycamore's. The vaguely remembered Chipmunks were 114 Sqdn. The Whirlwinds were JEHU. The Single Pins were another Sqdn, along AAC 653 Sqdn Austers. All engaged on anti terrorist duties and coms flights. The Pembroke's served a variety of duties.