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	Darwin Raids (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In August No 77 Squadron RAAF arrived in the area and was followed by No 76 Squadron RAAF in October.
		No 1 Fighter Wing, RAAF moved to the Darwin area with three Spitfire squadrons, No 54 RAF at Darwin, No 452 RAAF at Strauss and No 457 RAAF at Livingstone, during January 1943.
		The other two Darwin aces were RAF Squadron Leaders E M Gibbs and R W Foster of No 54, Squadron RAF.(18) The Japanese again attacked on 28 June with nine bombers and nine fighters.
	www.pacificwrecks.com /history/campaign/darwinraids.html (2168 words)

	The Tiger-Lair.org - World Wide Tigers - United Kingdom - 99 Squadron 'Panther' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		No 99 Squadron was formed on 15 August 1927 at Yatesbury from a nucleus supplied by No. 13 Training Squadron.
		In September 1944, the Squadron converted to Liberators for long-range attacks and in July 1945 moved to the Cocos Islands in preparation for the invasion of Malaya.
		On 17 November 1945, No. 99 reformed at Lyneham with Yorks as a transport Squadron and re-equipped with Hastings in August 1949.
	www.tiger-lair.org /The.Lair/WW.Tigers/wwt.europe/GBR_99Sqn (416 words)

	RAF Marham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Marham is a Royal Air Force station in Norfolk, England.
		The first sqaudron, No 38, arrived in May 1937 with Fairey Hendon bombers.
		115 Squadron RAF re-formed at Marham with Handley Page Harrows 38 Sqn received Wellington I bombers in December 1938, followed in 1939 by 115 Sqn.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Marham (152 words)

	RAF Far East Air Force - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Three squadrons were represented in Siam during the occupation, RAF No. 20 Squadron with Spitfire VIII aircraft, RAF No. 211 Squadron with Mosquito VI aircraft, and a detachment of RAF No. 685 Squadron with Mosquito photo reconnaisance aircraft.
		The airfield was defended by No. 2945 Squadron RAF Regiment.
		RAF Burma was well established under Air Marshal Sir Hugh Saunders.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/RAF_Far_East_Air_Force (1565 words)

	The Royal Air Force Regiment - Squadrons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Sqn returned to RAF Akrotiri toward the end of the year and was given notice of its return to the UK having completed 15 years uninterrupted service in the Middle East.
		Apr 1999, No 27 Sqn and 1 Royal Tank Regt merged to form the Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Regt (Jt NBC Regt), the first truly dual-service front-line unit.
		No 27 Sqn is now responsible for the manning and management of the Biological Detection Capability within the Jt NBC Regt.
	www.raf.mod.uk /rafregiment/27_sqn_hist.html (511 words)

	Lieutenant George Robert Craig M.C. 44 Squadron
		There is no official record of where in France he served, although it is believed it was on the Somme front.
		Squadrons were tasked to protect England and particularly London from the threatened Zeppelin and Gotha raids.
		No other single type of aircraft had anything like such a score in the war.
	www.prcraig.com (752 words)

	Burma Revisited - article from Canadian Military History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Squadron had a difficult and disorganised beginning but after it started operations it was highly effective in its assigned role of ground attack against the Japanese transportation systems and airfields.
		However half of the Squadron was sent at the beginning of August to reinforce the airborne firepower in the besieged enclave of Imphal in the northern Chin Hills.
		No immediate action was taken by the Allies presumably because South East Asia Command HQ thought the messages might be a ruse.
	www.burmabeaufighters.com /pages/articles/burmarevisited.php (2855 words)

	No. 27 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		27 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the CH-47 Chinook HC.2 from RAF Odiham.
		June 1953, No. 27 Squadron reformed with Canberra bombers
		Reformed immediately as No. 27 (Reserve) Squadron, the Chinook/Puma Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF Odiham
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/No._27_Squadron_RAF (174 words)

	Sqn Histories 26-30_P
		A new No 27 Squadron was formed In India on 19 September 1942, equipped with Beaufighters, which it used to great effect against the Japanese in Burma.
		The squadron formed a strike wing with No 47 Squadron but the lack of coastal targets forced it to revert to ground attack in November 1944 which it continued until April 1945 when it took on the role of air-jungle rescue.
		However, in June 2001, the squadron was revived, still in the support helicopter role, but now equipped with the Merlin HC Mk 1, the first RAF squadron to be equipped with the type.
	www.rafweb.org /Sqn026-30.htm (2953 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		No. 120 Sqn and No. 201 Sqn from RAF Kinloss operating the Nimrod MR flew from Prince Sultan Air Base and were deployed in coalition air operations in the Imagery Support and Force Protection of coalition shipping roles.
		No. 216 Sqn from RAF Brize Norton operating the Tristar KC1/K1/C2 and C2A flew from the UK and Bahrain and were deployed in coalition air operations in the strategic and in-theatre Air Transport and Air Refuelling roles.
		No. 27 Sqn RAF Regt from RAF Honington were deployed in Southern Iraq in the Joint Nuclear Biological and Chemical protection role and latterly on coalition battle group duties.
	www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=159054&NewsAreaID=2 (1957 words)

	Lockheed Ventura for RAF
		The RAF was pleased with this proposal and ordered 300 examples in May of 1940 under the name Ventura.
		The RAF Ventura I and II bombers were replaced by deHavilland Mosquitos by the summer of 1943.
		519 and 521 Squadrons of RAF Coastal Command and with Nos 13 and 500 Squadrons in the Mediterranean.
	home.att.net /~jbaugher2/b34_1.html (1883 words)

	The Aerodrome Forum - Leiutenant Arthur T Dickinson RNAS
		The closest I've got is 2nd Lieutenant T A Dickinson, a pilot with No 27 Squadron RAF in 1918 - he scored a victory in DH9 D2873 on 20 September (RAF Communique number 26).
		RAF Tern Hill was established in 1916 as a training station equipped with Avro 504s and later Sopwith Camels, but suffered a calamitous fire in 1919, when it was in use for working up the new Handley Page 0/400s, which destroyed two of the main hangars as well as four 0/400s and some 504s.
		No 39 Squadron was based at Woodford in Essex and three pilots were successful in the space of a month - Robinson bringing down SL11 over Cuffley on 3 September 1916, Sowrey L32 on 24 September over Billericay and Tempest L31 on 2 October over Potters Bar.
	www.theaerodrome.com /forum/showthread.php?p=202198 (585 words)

	99 Squadron RAF
		Despite this the squadron fought on until the end of September, when it was withdrawn from operations to re-equip with the D.H.9A, in which the airframe had been rejuvenated by the installation of a Liberty engine.
		At home the RAF had lost virtually all its bomber squadrons after the war, but in the mid 1920s was able to achieve a modest expansion.
		In July 1945 the squadron moved to Cocos Island as its base for the assault on Malaya, one which was pre-empted by the Japanese surrender.
	freespace.virgin.net /paul.hunt3/units/99Sq.html (1541 words)

	RAF Scampton - United Kingdom Nuclear Forces
		The Vulcan served with No. 27 Squadron at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, and No. 44 Squadron at Waddington, between 1961 and 1982.
		RAF Scampton became the Headquarters of The Central Flying School (CFS), and in 1983 The Red Arrows were relocated there.
		It was from Scampton that 617 Squadron left for the Dambuster raid.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/world/uk/raf_scampton.htm (340 words)

	No. 44 Squadron - United Kingdom Nuclear Forces
		The Squadron flew the Canberra B.2 [4/1953-7/1957], Vulcan B1 [8/1960-9/1967], Vulcan B1A [1/1961-1/1968] and Vulcan B2 [1/1968-21/12/1982].
		The first Royal Air Force squadron to re-equip with the Lancaster was No. 44 Squadron based at Waddington in December 1941.
		No. 44 Squadron also had the honor of launching the first Lancaster offensive sorties, these being against Essen on the night of March 10/11, 1942.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/world/uk/44sqn.htm (138 words)

	303 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In spite of some difficulties, mostly stemming from inadequate command of English, conversion to Hurricanes and training in the RAF tactics proceeded smoothly, and a month later the squadron entered the Battle - soon proving to be the hardest-hitting unit in the entire Fighter Command.
		August 2, 1940, the personnel of the squadron arrives at Northolt Sector Station, which is to become the home base for Polish fighter squadrons for most of the war.
		The squadron sustains one casualty - Lt. Januszewicz is killed in the dogfight.
	www.avstop.com /History/AroundTheWorld/Poland/303.html (2412 words)

	British Military Aviation in 1945 - Part 4
		Headquarters, RAF Hong Kong was formed to administer all units based in Hong Kong or operating along the Chinese coast.
		Both flying squadrons were operational from Kemajoran by 19 October and immediately began to fly sorties in support of SEAC forces.
		The command encompassed RAF stations and units in the Central Mediterranean, North Africa, Middle East, the Levant, Iraq, the Sudan, Aden and East Africa.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /milestones-of-flight/british_military/1945_4.html (819 words)

	Corgi Die Cast Models (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		During this time the traditional No 27 Sqn Elephant insignia was amended on the Vulcans to that of Walt Disney+s +Dumbo+.
		Consequently it adopted the Sphinx as its squadron badge and it is the winged eye of the Sphinx that has been worn on the tail of its Buccaneers and is faithfully reproduced on this Corgi model.
		WH640 was one of No.10 Squadron's Canberra B.Mk.2s, which was based at RAF Honnington, Sufolk in 1956 and deployed to Nicosia, Cyprus in October of that year to particpate in "Operation Musketeer" to regain control of Suez.
	www.airtattooshop.com /shop/collection_display.asp?a=2&mscssid=KBSEFDA72PTX9KTDU5KX45FRG37PCVD1&SiteLanguage=ENG&PageType=home&CollectionId=@0000000006 (1291 words)

	Joint Helicopter Force (Iraq) - Jane's Aerospace News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		RAF No 18(B) Squadron Chinook HC2 crew seen on the way to their Forward Operating Base at Al-Amarah.
		RAF Chinooks, Commando Sea King HC4s and an RAF C-130J Hercules at Basrah International Airport: headquarters to the 1st (UK) Armoured Division and the Joint helicopter Force (Iraq).
		RAF No 18 (B) Squadron Chinook HC2 at the Forward Operating Base located with 16 Air Assault Brigade 80 miles north of Barsrah at Al Amarah.
	www.janes.com /defence/air_forces/gallery/post_iraq/janes_iraq_gallery030609_2_n.shtml (459 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Written Ministerial Statements for 9 Jun 2005 (pt 1) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Battle Honours to ships and squadrons of Her Majesty's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, for their participation in the major combat phase of Operation TELIC during the period 19 March to 30 April 2003.
		RAF squadrons which were required to operate under constant threat of attack and had demonstrated gallantry and spirit under fire during the campaign over Iraq and Kuwait or on the ground in the same territories have been awarded the Battle Honour "IRAQ 2003" with the right to emblazon the honour on their standards.
		Other squadrons which participated in the air and ground campaigns, albeit at a slightly lower level of danger, have been awarded the honour "IRAQ 2003" without the right to emblazon the honour on their standards.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200506/cmhansrd/cm050609/wmstext/50609m01.htm (1142 words)

	RAF Far East Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Three squadrons were represented in Siam during the occupation, No. 20 Squadron RAF with Spitfire VIII aircraft, No. 211 Squadron RAF with Mosquito VI aircraft, and a detachment of No. 685 Squadron RAF with Mosquito photo reconnaissance aircraft.
		British forces were responsible for the southern part of the country, south of the 16th parallel, whilst Chinese forces dealt with the north.
		However, a small RAF presence was retained for a few more months to help direct military transport aircraft using the airfield.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/R/RAF-Far-East-Air-Force.htm (1532 words)

	List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons
		This is a list of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons.
		Note, this list excludes squadrons later transferred to the Army Air Corps or the Fleet Air Arm.
		Squadrons with Roman numerals instead of Arabic numberals are identified in that fashion traditionally.
	www.guajara.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/l/li/list_of_royal_air_force_aircraft_squadrons.html (89 words)

	NZAFMP - No. 75 (NZ) Squadron RAF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		From formation until the end of hostilities in Europe, No. 75 Squadron operated as a heavy bomber unit of the RAF Bomber Command.
		Towards the end of 1942 the New Zealand Squadron converted to Stirlings and thereafter made a significant contribution to the Battle of the Ruhr, the devastation of Hamburg and the famous raid against the German V-weapon experimental station at Peenemunde.
		In March 1944 No. 75 Squadron began to exchange its Stirlings for Lancasters and was ready in time to participate in preparation and support of the Allied invasion, the bombing of flying bomb sites and close support of the armies.
	www.nzafmp.org /military/75sqnnzraf.htm (307 words)

	The Royal Air Force - News, Events and Current Operations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		An RAF Regiment gunner, from No 1 Squadron RAF Regiment, manning an observation post at Bagram.
		Gunners from No 1 Squadron RAF Regiment on patrol at Bagram.
		Royal Marines of 45 Commando disembark from Chinook helicopters of 27 Squadron Royal Air Force at Bagram.
	www.raf.mod.uk /news/ptarmigan.html (427 words)

	AVIATION BOOKS AEROPLANE BOOKS - FOREIGN UNIT HISTORY
		NO 1 SQUADRON, Shaw, Michael, Ian Allan, 1986, f/f, see photo, written by former pilot of the Squadron, traces the Squadron's history from it's 'VERTICAL PRELUDE' as a balloon section of the Royal Engineers through its operations in the Falkland War, photos, maps, drawings, 192 pgs.
		The squadron saw action in World War I, World War II and also served in Indonesia, England, and Germany, maps, photos (including color), 255 pgs.
		BOMBER SQUADRON 42, Hamalainen, Matti, Koala-Kustannus, 2000, new (issued w/o dj), see photo, English & Finnish text, Finnish Air Force, fought during the Winter War, the Continuation War & the Lapland War with the Bristol Blenheim, over 250 photographs, most previously unpublished, 157 pgs.
	www.aeroplanebooks.com /unithxf_pg1.htm (400 words)

	The Indian Air Force in World War Two - A Pictorial History
		By the end of 1942, many of the CDFs were disbanded and the Flight crew utilised to raise new IAF Squadrons.
		An RAF and an Indian Pilot with a DH-86 HX-789 (formerly VT-AKM) which was taken on charge by No.5 CD Flight, IAFVR.
		A Blenheim of 60 RAF Squadron seen with Wapitis of No.27 RAF Squadron at St Thomas Mount in Madras.
	www.bharat-rakshak.com /IAF/History/1940s/Coastal.html (554 words)

	ab-con1
		LIBYA - The story of the RAF's Desert Rescue Team based at El Adem and their recoveries from the desert by Squadron Leader Zeke Zaleny Tobruk Revisited - Vasko Barbic revisits the north African battlefield.
		Squadron Leader Nick Barr tells the story of the recovery and subsequent burial of the crew.
		United Kingdom - RAF Officers' Hospital, Torquay - The story of the bombing of this RAF rehabilitation hospital on Sunday, October 25, 1942.
	www.afterthebattle.com /ab-con1.html (13906 words)

	MK732.htm
		During the first Beach patrol of the Squadron, a FW-190 was shot down, but the second one was more succesful.
		H-22 was scrapped in 1956 by the fire brigade and H-15 was transported to 315 Squadron and put on display.
		..-08-1979:-MK732 transported from RAF Coltishall to ARF Abinghton for storage with the BBMF.
	www.angelfire.com /sd2/spitfirefactory/MK732.htm (2213 words)

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