| No. 161 Squadron RCAF | |
|---|---|
 A WWII jacket patch for the RCAF 161 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron at Dartmouth, NS | |
| Active | 1943-1945 |
| Disbanded | 31 May 1945 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Role | Bomber Reconnaissance |
| Part of | RCAF Eastern Air Command |
| Engagements | Second World War |
| Battle honours | North-West Atlantic 1943-1945 [1] |
No. 161 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron was a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron that was active during the Second World War. It was primarily deployed in an anti-submarine role and was based at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The squadron flew the Digby and Canso before disbanding on 31 May 1945. [2]
