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No.626 Squadron was a heavy bomber squadron that formed part of Bomber Command's main force from its formation in November 1943 until the end of the war. The squadron was formed around 'C' Flight, No.12 Squadron, and became operational very quickly.
No.626 Squadron took part in 205 missions, flying 2,728 sorties for the loss of 49 aircraft (1.8%). A further 11 aircraft were lost in non-combat related crashes.
After the end of the war in Europe the squadron was used as a transport unit for several months, before being disbanded on 14 October 1945.
Aircraft
November 1943-October 1945: Avro Lancaster I and III
Location
November 1943-October 1945: Wickenby
Squadron Codes: UM
Duty
7 November 1943 onwards: Bomber Command main force
Part of
7 November 1943 onwards: No.1 Group; Bomber Command
Bomber Offensive, Sir Arthur Harris.
The autobiography of Bomber Harris, giving his view of the strategic bombing campaign in its immediate aftermath. Invaluable for the insights it provides into Harris’s approach to the war, what he was trying to achieve and the problems he faced. Harris perhaps overstates his case, not entirely surprisingly given how soon after the end of the war this book was written (Read Full Review)
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