No. 304 (Silesian) Squadron
Royal Air Force
Motto:
UNKNOWN
Updated: January 2008
Source: The Bomber Command War Diaries, By Matrin Middlebrook and Chris Everitt
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Formed in August 1940 mainly from Polish airmen who had been serving in the French Air Force. The squadron became operational in No. 1 Group from April 1941 onwards. Transferred to Coastal Command in May 1942 and remained with the Command until the end of the war | |||||||
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NZ, QD |
Syerston, Lindholme | ||||||
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Aircraft |
Bombing Targets Tasked |
Mine Laying Areas Tasked |
Leaflets |
Total Sorties Flown |
Aircraft Lost |
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1 GP |
Wellington |
99 |
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464 |
18 |
3.90 |
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Totals |
99 |
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1 |
464 |
18 |
3.90 | |
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Of Note: | |||||||
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None | |||||||
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Memorial | |||||||
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