No. 158 Squadron RAF
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No. 158 Squadron RAF was a World War I proposed ground attack squadron that did not become operational in time to see action, and a World War II bomber squadron. After World War II had ended in Europe the squadron operated in the transport role until disbandment in December 1945.
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No. 158 Squadron RAF | |
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Active | 9 May 1918 – 20 Nov 1918 14 Feb 1942 – 31 Dec 1945 |
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Role | Bomber Squadron Transport Squadron |
Part of | No. 4 Group RAF, Bomber Command (Feb 42 – Jun 45)[1] No. 4 Group RAF, Transport Command (Jun 45 – Dec 45)[2] |
Motto(s) | Strength in unity[3][4] |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge heraldry | A circular chain of seven links[3][4] The chain is indicative of the combined strength and co-operation of aircrews[3] |
Squadron Codes | NP (Apr 1942 – Jun 1945)[5][6] DK (Jul 1945 – Dec 1945)[7][8] |
Tail markings | Two diagonal yellow stripes (Apr 1945 – May 1945)[9] |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | Vickers Wellington Handley Page Halifax |
Transport | Short Stirling |
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