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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Re: RAF Wings in Italy, 1944-45
Thank you guys for all of your help.
Gabor |
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