No. 344 Squadron RAF
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| No. 344 (Flotille 1E) Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 29 November 1943 – 27 November 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Allegiance |  Free French Forces |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Nickname | Flottille 1E |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | None |
| Squadron code | None |
No. 344 Squadron was a Free French land based anti-submarine squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.
History
[edit]The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal, on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 1E and equipped with British Wellington aircraft. U-403 was sunk by depth charges dropped by a Wellington on 18 August 1943 near Dakar; all 49 crewmen were killed.[1]
The squadron remained under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded and reverted to French control as Flottille 2F.[2]
Aircraft operated
[edit]| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1943 | November 1945 | Vickers Wellington | XI |
| November 1943 | November 1945 | Vickers Wellington | XIII |
References
[edit]- ↑ Good, Timothy S. (2021). The Allied Air Campaign Against Hitler's U-boats. Philadelphia: Frontline Books. p. 133. ISBN 9781 3990 96492. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ Birtles, Philip (2022). Vickers Wellington. ISBN 978-1-78155-868-3. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
External links
[edit]- History of No.'s 310–347 Squadrons at RAF Web
- 343 & 344 Squadron histories on the official RAF website
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