No. 663 Squadron (RAF): Second World War

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No.663 Squadron was a Polish-manned Air Observation Post that supported the Polish Army Corps during the last phase of the war in Italy.

Air Observation Post squadrons were created to provide airborne observers for the artillery (see No.651 Squadron for more details). Most of their aircrews came from the army, and they used light aircraft (most Austers) which flew above their own guns using the altitude to spot targets over the horizon.

The squadron was formed at San Basilio in August 1944, with Polish personnel. It was used to support the Polish Army Corps for the rest of the war in Italy. The squadron remained in Italy until October 1946 when it returned to the UK to be disbanded.

Aircraft
October 1944-February 1946: British Taylorcraft Auster IV
November 1944-February 1946: British Taylorcraft Auster V

Location
August 1944-October 1946: Dispersed bases in Italy

Squadron Codes: -

Duty
August 1944-October 1946: Air Observation Post, Italy

Books

 

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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (31 May 2012), No. 663 Squadron (RAF): Second World War, http://www.historyofwar.org/air/units/RAF/663_wwII.html

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