Service History

Originally a training squadron with the Advance Air Striking Force (AASF) in France and then later with Coastal Command in Iceland until being disbanded. Reformed as a daylight bomber squadron in No. 2 Group on 12 September 1942 and remained in the role until No. 2 Group was transferred from Bomber Commands control in May 1943

Squadron Identity Letters

Stations

QG, VO

West Raynham, Foulsham

Logistics

Operational Performance

Operational Sorties And Losses

Group

Aircraft

Bombing Targets Tasked

Mine Laying Areas Tasked

Leaflets

Total Sorties

Flown

Aircraft Lost

Percent

2 GP

Mitchell

5

0

0

70

2

2.90

Totals

5

0

0

70

2

2.90

Of Note:

Flew 7 air-sea rescue operations (included in Op’s and Losses)

Along with No. 180 Squadron, introduced the Mitchell to Bomber Command operations

Memorial

Unknown