The RAF has also launched a wider review of historical assets and terminology in a bid to prevent offence being taken, the MoS has learned.
Sources said 'further changes' could be ordered, pending its findings. The RAF said last night: 'As a modern and diverse Service, our focus must be on not giving prominence to any offensive term that goes against the values of the Royal Air Force. Therefore, 14 Squadron have ceased using their historic unofficial nickname.
'The traditions and informal nicknames used by the RAF in the earlier days have a place in our history. However, some are no longer appropriate in the 21st Century.'
*sighs*
14 Squadron has connections to the region dating back to both world wars. The squadron's motto 'I spread my wings and keep my promise' is taken from the Koran and even appears in Arabic on its royal crest.
Awkward!
