The first edition of the Tin-opener was written in 1944 and distributed to serving members of 6 Squadron as well as members of the 6 Squadron Association. The current edition of the quarterly squadron journal (for July 2025) is Number 136. Here is an extract:

 

"Following a successful yet very busy Ex RED FLAG 25-1, 6 Sqn returned home for a well-earned respite, a suitable reward for extensive OCA missions through the Vegas casinos. On a serious note, a herculean effort executing 8+ hour operational missions in one of the largest combat air exercises in the world, flying hundreds of nautical miles into the Pacific Ocean, integrating with multiple different types of aircraft and gaining valuable training with our NATO partners. "

 

NOTE: The above extract was prepared by the author in his personal capacity and the opinions expressed are his own and do not reflect official Royal Air Force policy