No. 628 Squadron RAF
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History
The squadron was formed at Red Hills Lake in Madras, India, on 21 March 1944,[1] by redesignating 'B' Flight of No. 357 Squadron RAF.[2] The unit was equipped with Consolidated Catalina Mks.Ib and Mk.IV flying boats, and operated as part of No. 225 Group RAF, Air Command, South East Asia.[3] Although intended for special duties, the squadron spent most of its time with meteorological reconnaissance and ASR (air-sea rescue) flights over the Indian Ocean.[1] It was disbanded at Red Hills Lake on 1 October 1944.[4]
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1944 | September 1944 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.Ib |
| July 1944 | September 1944 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.IV |
See also
References
- Notes
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External links
- 628 Squadron history on www.raf.mod.uk
- No. 628 Squadron RAF movement and equipment history
- History of No.'s 621–650 Squadrons at RAF Web
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