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No. 10 Squadron RCAF
Active 1938-1945
Disbanded 13 August 1945
Country Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957 Canada
Allegiance Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957 Canada
Branch Royal Canadian Air Force Ensign (1941-1968) Royal Canadian Air Force
Role Bomber Reconnaissance
Part of Eastern Air Command
Nickname(s) North Atlantic Squadron
Engagements

Second World War

Battle honours North-West Atlantic 1940-1945[1]
Aircraft flown
Bomber Westland Wapiti
Douglas Digby
Consolidated B-24 Liberator

No. 10 Squadron RCAF was a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron that was active during the Second World War. It was primarily used in an anti-submarine role and was based on the east coast of Canada and Newfoundland. It established the RCAF record for attacks on U-boats with 22 and was successful in sinking 3, earning the unofficial nickname of North Atlantic Squadron.[2] The squadron flew the Westland Wapiti, Douglas Digby, and Consolidated B-24 Liberator before disbanding on 13 August 1945.

Victories[]

  • 30 October 1942 - U-520
  • 19 September 1943 - U-341
  • 26 October 1943 - U-420

References[]

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