RAF Wings in Italy, 1944-45
 

Hi Folks,

could anybody tell me to which RAF/SAAF Wing did the following squadrons belong to in Italy in 1944-45:

73. sq. Spitfire
39. sq. Beaufighter
213. sq. Mustang
260. sq. Mustang
249. sq. Mustang
2. sq. Spitfire

Thanks,

Gabor

Re: RAF Wings in Italy, 1944-45
 

Hi,

From the UK official history:

As of April 10, 1945

73 sqn= 281st wing
39 sqn= 254th wing
213 sqn= 283rd wing
260 sqn= 239th wing
249 sqn= 283rd wing
2 sqn= 7th wing SAAF

Henry Weyers

Re: RAF Wings in Italy, 1944-45
 

Hi

Here is what I have.

Note that 39 sqn converted to Maruders from dec 44 and cormenced opperation with thes from feb 45. 39 sqn formed an anti-shipping strike wing together with 272 sqn based at Alghero from feb 44, I do not have any number for this wing, dont know it was officially a wing of its own. From 13 july became part of 283 wing together with 16 and 19 sqn SAAF also flying Beaus, under BAF based at Biferno.

Cheers
Nick

Re: RAF Wings in Italy, 1944-45
 

Thank you guys for the very detailed info. Could you please tell me which wings belonged SAAF 25th (B-26) and RAF 680th (Mosquito) squadrons to, also on the Italian theatre in 1944-45. Any higher HQ? Thanks,

Gabor

Re: RAF Wings in Italy, 1944-45
 

1/21/44
680th (spit photo-recce) was attached to HQ raf Middle East (no wing)

4/10/45
680th (Mos XVL P.R.) attached to HQ RAF Middle East. A detachment from this squadron was with No. 336 Wing in Italy. 336 wing was under MAAF.

25th SAAF (Marauder) attached to No. 254 Wing, Balkan Air Force

Henry Weyers

Re: RAF Wings in Italy, 1944-45
 

Thank you guys for all of your help.

Gabor