No. 344 Squadron RAF

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No. 344 (Flotille 1E) 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 1E
Insignia
Squadron Badge heraldryNone
Squadron codeNone

No. 344 Squadron was a Free French land based anti-submarine 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 1E and equipped with British Wellington aircraft. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.

Aircraft operated

Aircraft operated by No. 344 Squadron RAF [1]
FromToAircraftVariant
Nov 1943Nov 1945 Vickers Wellington XI
Nov 1943Nov 1945 Vickers Wellington XIII

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References

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