squadron, was seriously damaged in flight operations during Operation Shader. In response to an issue of "crew fatigue" over this incident, the RAF approved an uplift of trained aircrews for the C130J from 20 to 28. In March 2020, the squadron was awarded the right to emblazon a battle honour on its squadron standard, recognising its role in War in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2014. References Citations Bibliography . External links 047 Squadron 047 Squadron Military units and formations established in 1916 1916 establishments in the United Kingdom Military units and formations in Mandatory Palestine in World War II R Special forces of the United Kingdom