Vickers Vincent - January 1943

[Leendert]

Apart from the Swordfish and perhaps an Albacore or two still in RAF-use in 1945, was the Vickers Vincent the last biplane in a combat role in a numbered squadron?

I gathered that the Mideast-based 244 Squadron handed in its last Vincent as late as January 1943 and I just wondered if there are later examples for RAF-biplanes.

Regards,

Leendert

[Graham Boak]

I'm not sure that the Vincents of 244 were still in a combat role by January 1943, the squadron having re-equipped with Blenheims in April 1942. A biplane that was seen later in a combat zone was the Walrus with the ASR units. I'm not sure whether the Sea Otter reached these units or only the FAA before the end of the war.

[Leendert]

Graham,

Quite right. I forgot the Walrus.

Regards,

Leendert