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Old 7th February 2025, 10:59
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Re: RAF in Norway in 1940

Larry. only 2.... 46 Sqn (Hurricanes) to Skanland ( temporary strip) 26 May then Bardufoss (permanent field) on 27th.

263 Sqn (Gladiators) to Lake Lesjagkog (frozen) 24th April returning UK on the 26th. then back to Bardufoss 21 May with detachment at Bodo (temporary strip).
Both sqns. aboard "Glorious" by 8th June. Links......
Air components (p.267). RAF narrative (Air Ministry). 3rd. one has good maps.


http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/UN/U...-Norway-B.html


https://www.raf.mod.uk/what-we-do/ou...ril-june-1940/


https://raf.mod.uk/what-we-do/centre...13-iss3-7-pdf/


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