No. 343 Squadron RAF

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No. 343 (Flotille 7E) Squadron RAF
Active29 November 1943 – 27 November 1945
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
AllegianceFlag of Free France (1940-1944).svg  Free French Forces
BranchEnsign of the Royal Air Force.svg  Royal Air Force
Nickname(s)Flotille 7E
Insignia
Squadron Badge heraldryNone
Squadron codeNone

No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.

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History

The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal, on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 7E and equipped with British Sunderland flying boats. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.

Aircraft operated

Aircraft operated by No. 343 Squadron RAF [1]
FromToAircraftVariant
Nov 1943Nov 1945 Short Sunderland III

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References

  1. C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN   1-85310-053-6.