Squadron

No. 617 Squadron

United Kingdom · Royal Air Force · Current

Summary

Royal Air Force squadron formed in 1943 and still in service.

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Country: United Kingdom
Service: Royal Air Force
Type: Squadron
Status: Current
Formed: 1943

Reference information

Source: Royal Air Force — 617 Squadron (official squadron page and history). Confirms formation at RAF Scampton in 1943 for the dams raid, and the squadron's history since.

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