On 31 December 2011 the 2012 New Year Honours were announced and two serving members of the squadron were recognised.
Thompson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to literature and the community in Cornwall.
Sir Paul was knighted in the 2012 New Year’s Honours List for Services to the Arts and Philanthropy.
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Ellis was knighted in the 2012 New Year Honours for charitable services.
Hitchens was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2012 New Year Honours.