No. 544 Squadron RAF
No. 544 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron formed as a photographic reconnaissance squadron in World War II.
| No. 544 Squadron RAF | |
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| Active | 19 October 1942 – 13 October 1945 |
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| Motto(s) | Latin: Quero (I seek) |
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| Squadron Badge | A gannet with its head lowered |
History
Formation in World War II
The squadron formed at RAF Benson on 19 October 1942 and was equipped with Ansons, a detachment then went to Gibraltar where it operated Wellingtons. It then operated Spitfires and Mosquitos on reconnaissance missions, including Aarhus five days before the air raid on 31 October 1944. It disbanded on 13 August 1945 after hostilities ceased.
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1942 | Mar 1943 | Avro Anson | I |
| Oct 1942 | Mar 1943 | Martin Maryland | I |
| Oct 1942 | Mar 1943 | Vickers Wellington | IV |
| Oct 1942 | Oct 1943 | Supermarine Spitfire | IV |
| Mar 1943 | Oct 1943 | de Havilland Mosquito | IV |
| Aug 1943 | Oct 1943 | Supermarine Spitfire | XI |
| Aug 1943 | Feb 1945 | de Havilland Mosquito | IX |
| Mar 1944 | Apr 1945 | de Havilland Mosquito | XVI |
| Oct 1944 | Oct 1945 | de Havilland Mosquito | XXXII |
| Apr 1945 | Oct 1945 | de Havilland Mosquito | XXXIV |
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References
- C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
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