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M J Callaghan

Name : M J Callaghan

Joined the RN in 1966. Mike qualified as a Buccaneer Observer in 1968 and served in 800 Squadron (HMS EAGLE) and completed three tours with 809 Squadron (HMS ARK ROYAL). He also served as an instructor on 736 Squadron (Buccaneer OFT) at RNAS Lossiemouth and with 237 OCU (the RAF Buccaneer Operational Conversion Unit) at RAF Honington. After the final commission in HMS ARK ROYAL, Mike joined the staff of the Sea Harrier Intensive Flying Trials Unit (IFTU) at RNAS Yeovilton in 1979, which introduced the aircraft into RN service. When the IFTU became the HQ Squadron (899), Mike remained on the staff as an instructor to assist in the training of the pilots for the first frontline squadrons. In 1981, he was appointed to the staff of HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM as the Brigade Aviation Officer. Barely having completed his Arctic Warfare Training in Norway in 1982, he deployed with the Brigade to the Falklands, embarked in HMS FEARLESS. As part of the planning team for the amphibious assault, he had a key role in co-ordinating the offensive air, helicopter support and fire support aspects of the campaign. He even waded ashore from a landing craft in San Carlos! In 1984, Mike was appointed to the NATO HQ in Oslo, Norway (HQ AFNORTH). Returning to UK in 1986, he became the Operations Officer, RNAS Yeovilton, His final RN appointment in 1989 was as a member of the Directing Staff at the Maritime Tactical School, with responsibilities for Sea Harrier and carrier operations. On retiring from the RN in 1991, Mike joined British Aerospace (now BAE SYSTEMS) and has been involved in a number of programmes including the Future Aircraft Carrier. He is now based in Bristol and lives in Bath with his wife and daughter.

Aircraft for : M J Callaghan
A list of all aircraft associated with M J Callaghan. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Buccaneer Click the name above to see prints featuring Buccaneer aircraft.	Buccaneer The Buccaneer. Designed for high-speed, deep penetration attacks at ultra low level, the Buccaneer has always been immensely popular with its aircrews. The design may be old, but the concept was brilliant, and the Buccaneer still retains a unique combination of range, war load and speed, unmatched by any other aircraft in RAF service. Pressed into service during the Gulf War, Buccaneers finally proved in the most spectacular manner what many had known for years - that the only suitable replacement aircraft for the Buccaneer is another Buccaneer.
Sea Harrier Click the name above to see prints featuring Sea Harrier aircraft.	Sea Harrier Full profile not yet available.

Squadrons for : M J Callaghan
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by M J Callaghan. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.736 Sqn FAA Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.736 Sqn FAA	No.736 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available.
No.800 Sqn FAA Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.800 Sqn FAA	No.800 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available.
No.809 Sqn FAA Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.809 Sqn FAA	No.809 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available.
No.899 Sqn FAA Country : UK Fleet Air Arm Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.899 Sqn FAA	No.899 Sqn FAA Full profile not yet available.

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