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It was established following reporting by BBC Panorama that linked one SAS squadron to 54 suspicious deaths on just one six month tour of Afghanistan.

The station is home to two frontline, combat-ready squadrons and is also the training station for Typhoon pilots.

But this time, there were two critical differences in the firefight: There was a squadron of massive water- and retardant-dropping aircraft at the ready, and winds — although strong — still allowed for them to take flight.

The award Khalife was referring to was for best junior soldier in his small squadron, for which he received a cheap trophy.

The country’s national security adviser, its coastguard chief and the head of the police helicopter squadron are all Indian nationals and officers in India's external intelligence agency, navy and air force, respectively.