No. 297 Squadron RAF
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No 297 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It was notable for being the first airborne forces squadron formed.[5] With sister No 296 Squadron it formed No 38 Wing RAF in January 1942, joined in August by No 295 Squadron; the Wing expanded in 1943 to become No 38 Group RAF. The squadron saw action in Sicily and took part in the D-Day invasion and Operation Market Garden. It was disbanded in 1950.
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No 297 Squadron RAF | |
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Active | 22 January 1942 – 1 April 1946 1 April 1946 – 15 November 1950 |
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Role | Airborne forces Transport |
Part of | No 38 Group RAF |
Engagements | Sicily, Normandy, Arnhem |
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Squadron Codes | P5 (Jul 1943 – 1945)[1][2] L5 (Apr 1944 – 1946)[3][4] |
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