No. 127 Wing RCAF
No. 127 Wing RCAF was a formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. It comprised No. 403 Squadron RCAF, No. 416 Squadron RCAF and No. 443 Squadron RCAF.
| No. 127 Wing | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force / Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Role | Air supremacy |
| Size | Wing |
| Part of | No. 11 Group RAF 2nd Tactical Air Force (2 TAF) |
| Garrison/HQ | RAF Kenley |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hugh Constant Godefroy J.E. Johnson Lloyd Chadburn |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Hawker Typhoon |
| Fighter | Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX |
127 Wing, or the 'Kenley Wing', based at RAF Kenley, was led by Wing Commander 'Johnnie' Johnson from Spring to September 1943, and he returned to command it during the Normandy Campaign.[1]
See also
References
- Johnnie Johnson, Wing Leader, London: Chatto & Windus, 1956/Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1959.
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