Traditionally, over many centuries, livery companies have supported the armed forces. The
Worshipful Company of Paviors is affiliated with 29(R) Squadron of the Royal Air Force.
Plaque commemorating Paviors visit to 29(R) Squadron
The original 29 Squadron was formed at Gosport in 1915. Since then, the Squadron has seen
active service in both world wars and a number of other conflicts. It has undergone a number
of transformations. Since the Second World War, the Squadron has flown a number of types
of different aircraft, including Mosquitoes, Meteors, Javelins, Lightnings, Phantoms and
Tornado F3 fighters. The Squadron has been disbanded and reformed on a number of
occasions, with the latest in 2003, when it was reformed as 29(R) Squadron, responsible for
the technical and tactical training of all engineers and pilots for the new Eurofighter Typhoon
aircraft.
In 2005, the Squadron moved to its current home base at RAF Coningsby and was
officially ‘stood up’ for operational service. The Squadron now trains front-line pilots for
current and future Typhoon squadrons. The motto of the Squadron is Impiger et Acer
(‘energetic and keen’). More details about the Squadron can be found on their web-site:
www.raf.mod.uk/organisation/29squadron.cfm.
Master Andrew Panter in the cockpit of a Typhoon Aircraft
Liverymen from Paviors have been the guests of 29(R) Squadron at Coningsby, and at least
one Master Pavior has had the privilege of flying in a Typhoon aircraft! Officers from the
Squadron have been guests at Paviors’ events.