No. 291 Squadron RAF
| No. 291 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 December 1943 โ 26 June 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Code | MM (Allocated April โ September 1939) |
No. 291 Squadron RAF was a
anti-aircraft cooperation unit in World War II
.
History
The squadron formed at
Vultee Vengeance
before it was disbanded on 26 June 1945.
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1943 | Mar 1944 | Hawker Henley | III |
| Dec 1943 | Mar 1944 | Miles Martinet | |
| Mar 1944 | Nov 1944 | Hawker Hurricane | IIC |
| Apr 1944 | Jun 1945 | Hawker Hurricane | IV |
| Nov 1944 | Jun 1945 | Vultee Vengeance |
IV |
Source: Jefford[1]
References
- ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
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