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No. 1406 Flight RAF
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No. 1406 (Meteorological) Flight RAF was formed at RAF Wick on 9 May 1941, equipped with a variety of aircraft, including Handley Page Hampdens and Supermarine Spitfires. 1406 Flight disbanded on 7 August 1943 forming the basis of 519 Squadron.[1] The flight performed a range of meteorological reconnaissance duties over the North Sea.
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No. 1406 Flight RAF | |
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![]() A Handley Page Hampden similar to those used by 1406 flt. | |
Active | 9 May 1941 ā 7 August 1943[1] |
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Role | meteorological reconnaissance[1] |
Garrison/HQ | RAF Wick |
Equipment | Handley Page Hampden Consolidated B-24 Liberator Supermarine Spitfire Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle Lockheed Hudson Miles Master[1] |
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