No. 343 Squadron RAF
No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.
| No. 343 Squadron RAF | |
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| Active | 29 November 1943 – 27 November 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Free French Forces |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
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| Squadron Badge heraldry | None |
| Squadron code | None |
History
The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal, on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 7E and equipped with British Sunderland flying boats. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1943 | Nov 1945 | Short Sunderland | III |
References
- C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
External links
- History of No.'s 310–347 Squadrons at RAF Web
- 343 & 344 Squadron histories on the official RAF website
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