No. 650 Squadron RAF
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History
No. 650 squadron was formed on 1 December 1943 at RAF Cark, Cumbria, from 'D' Flight of 289 Squadron and 1614 (Anti-Aircraft Co-operation) Flight RAF.[1][2][3] Commanded by Squadron Leader Victor Verity, it was equipped with Miles Martinets for target towing, and later also used Hawker Hurricanes in that role. In November 1944 it moved to RAF Bodorgan, Anglesey, Wales and was disbanded there on 26 June 1945.[1][2]
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1943 | June 1945 | Miles Martinet | Mk.I |
| April 1944 | June 1945 | Hawker Hurricane | Mk.IV |
Squadron bases
| From | To | Base | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December 1943 | 18 November 1944 | RAF Cark, Lancashire | |
| 18 November 1944 | 26 June 1945 | RAF Bodorgan, Anglesey, Wales | Dets. at RAF Cark, Lancashire; RAF Woodvale, Lancashire; RAF Valley, Anglesey and RAF Hutton Cranswick, East Riding of Yorkshire |
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