No. 334 Squadron RAF
| No. 334 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
|
de Havilland Mosquito | |
| Active | 1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom / Norwegian Government in exile |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
No. 334 (Norwegian) Squadron was a Royal Air Force aircraft squadron that operated during the Second World War. After the war it became 334 Squadron of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.[1]
History
The squadron was formed on 26 May 1945 at RAF Banff, Scotland from B Flight of 333 Squadron.[2] The squadron operated the de Havilland Mosquito on anti-shipping sorties and other operations along the Norwegian coast.[1] Within a few weeks it had moved to Gardermoen and control was handed over to the Royal Norwegian Air Force on 21 November 1945.[1][2]
Aircraft operated
| Dates | Aircraft | Variant | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945[2] | De Havilland Mosquito | VI | Twin-engined fighter-bomber |
See also
Notes
References
- Jefford, C.G. (1988). RAF Squadrons. Airlife Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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