No. 586 Squadron RAF
No. 586 Squadron RAF was a proposed electronic warfare squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
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| Active | 10 December 1943 – 30 December 1943 |
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| Role | electronic warfare |
History
The squadron was formed on paper on 10 December 1943. It was going to be an electronic warfare unit flying the Boeing Fortress Mk.II. It was decided to use 214 Squadron in this role and the squadron creation was cancelled on 30 December 1943, without it ever having any aircraft or personnel.[1]
gollark: Oh right. Sorry. Let's try and get the annoying one to move.
gollark: I mean, Anavrins was saying that they're the same account.
gollark: Not really.
gollark: Darn you to heck, Wyatt.
gollark: Hmm, I wonder how they're related to you...
References
Citations
- Jefford 2001, p. 98.
Bibliography
- Jefford, C.G. RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive Record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 2001. ISBN 1-84037-141-2.
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