RAF Squadrons

All articles

During World War II, RAF squadrons played a crucial role in air defense, bombing raids, and reconnaissance. Notable units included No. 303 (Polish) Squadron, famed in the Battle of Britain, and Bomber Command squadrons flying Lancasters. These squadrons were vital in resisting the Luftwaffe and supporting Allied ground operations.

Halifax R.A.F. bomber LK844 - Tingely England featured

Halifax R.A.F. bomber LK844 Crash site – Tingely England

On the 14th of November 1944, Halifax bomber LK844 part of the 51 squadron of the R.A.F took …

Posted November 14, 2017 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

Commonwealth War Graves, RAF 626 Squadron - Theillay, France

Commonwealth War Graves, RAF 626 Squadron Lancaster ND952 – Theillay, France

Lancaster ND952 of RAF 626 Squadron was shot down during an air raid on railway yards near Vierzon, …

Posted July 21, 2015 (updated February 15, 2025) by Pascal

Stelling Kornwerderzand – Afsluitdijk, the Netherlands

Position Kornwerderzand was constructed between 1931 and 1936 and consisted of two lines of defense with a total …

Posted July 16, 2015 (updated February 15, 2025) by Pascal

Commonwealth War Graves, RAF 90 Sqdn – General Cemetery Montfoort, Utrecht, the Netherlands

On the general cemetery at the village of Montfoort, Utrecht, the Netherlands lie the Commonwealth War Graves of …

Posted July 14, 2015 (updated May 5, 2025) by Pascal

Kazemattenmuseum Kornwerderzand – Afsluitdijk, the Netherlands

During the construction of the 32 km long and 90m wide Afsluitdijk, a number of man made islands …

Posted April 5, 2015 (updated May 5, 2025) by Pascal