This BBC drama series related the adventures of the fictional 373 Rapid Deployment Squadron of the Royal Air Force based at RAF Kingswell – “somewhere in the Cotswolds” – whose primary role was to be ready to fly at a moment’s notice to trouble-spots anywhere in the world.
The squadron was led by ambitious and ruthless Group Captain James Christie (Michael Culver) and his old adversary. Harrier pilot Wing Commander Peter Tyson (Malcolm Stoddard) – who, some years ago, was court-martialled by Christie for a breach of discipline.
The series was filmed in Cyprus, Germany, Wales and at RAF stations in Wiltshire and Lincolnshire and cost £1¼M.
Group Captain James Christie
Michael Culver Wing Commander Peter Tyson
Malcolm Stoddard Squadron Leader Mike Fairchild
Alan Hunter Squadron Leader Dave Greyson
Derek Anders Group Captain Harry Hall
Richard Simpson Squadron Leader Clive Adams
Carl Rigg Flight Lieutenant Dr Susan Young
Catriona MacColl Flight Lieutenant Bob Mills
Peter Richards Flight Sgt. Roger Kerr
Roger Walker Flight Sgt. John Allen
Kevin White Flight Lieutenant Keith Lucas
Stephen Kemble Squadron Leader Margaret Grant
Gwyneth Powell Kate Tyson
Rosalind Bailey
The squadron was led by ambitious and ruthless Group Captain James Christie (Michael Culver) and his old adversary. Harrier pilot Wing Commander Peter Tyson (Malcolm Stoddard) – who, some years ago, was court-martialled by Christie for a breach of discipline.
Wing Commander Peter Tyson
