FORMER Sunderlander Ron Boreham has filled a significant gap in Pembroke Dock's aviation history.

Earlier this year, when Ron joined the volunteer team which runs the town's Gun Tower Museum, he realised that an important squadron crest was missing from the RAF Room.

Said Ron: "I flew with 230 Squadron on Sunderlands between 1952 and 1954. This was the famous Tiger Squadron which became the longest serving squadron at PD.

"The Museum has an impressive collection of squadron crests, but 230's was not among them, so I decided to obtain one."

Ron commissioned a copy of the 230 crest - which incorporates a tiger and a palm tree - and presented this to the Museum where it has gone on display.

This year, the Gun Tower Museum extended its season to include October and the extra month has proved popular with visitors and local residents. The Museum closes on Sunday and re-opens at Easter 2008.

Special arrangements can be made for group visits out of season by contacting curator Ron Watts on 01646 681446.