Formed:
??
Disbanded:
1961
Reformed: 1962
Disbanded:
Reformed: 1975
Disbanded: Feb 1982
Squadron was
based at:
RAF Leeming :: ?? - Dec 1940
RAF Linton-on-Ouse :: Dec 1940 - Aug 1942
RAF Gravely :: Aug 1942 - ??
RAF Cottesmore ::
1964 - 1967 RAF Akrotiri ::
RAF Scampton :: -
Feb 1982
Squadron code: TL
Aircraft
operated:
Halifax Mk I, Mk II, Mk III
Washington B MkI ::
Vulcan B2 ::
1962 - 1982 After disbandment in 1961 the Sqn reformed in 1962 to be equipped with
the Vulcan B2, the final Vulcan-equipped sqn to be created. It moved
from RAF Cottesmore
to Akrotiri along with 9 Sqn. After 6 years the squadron returned to Scampton,
staying until disbandment in Feb 1982.
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