No. 161 Squadron RCAF

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No. 161 Squadron RCAF
161 Squadron, RCAF WWII.jpg
A WWII jacket patch for the RCAF 161 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron at Dartmouth, NS
Active1943-1945
Disbanded31 May 1945
CountryCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada
AllegianceCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada
Branch Royal Canadian Air Force Ensign (1941-1968).svg Royal Canadian Air Force
RoleBomber 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]

References

  1. "No.161 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron" . Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  2. "Eastern Air Command, RCAF Home War Establishment" . Retrieved 4 June 2025.

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