| No. 171 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active |
15 June 1942 – December 1942 7 September 1944 – 27 July 1945 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Per dolum defendimus (Confound the enemy) |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge | A portcullis in front of a displayed eagle |
| Squadron codes | 6Y (1944 - 1945) |
No. 171 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron that was a coastal reconnaissance and radio countermeasures unit in World War II.
History[]
Formation in World War II[]
The squadron formed in 15 June 1942 at Gatwick and equipped with Tomahawk and then Mustang aircraft, it was disbanded in December 1942 and then reformed on 8 September 1944 at North Creake, equipped with Stirling III and then Halifax Radio Countermeasures aircraft. It finally disbanded on 27 July 1945.
Aircraft operated[]
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1942 | Dec 1942 | CurtissTomahawk | I |
| Sep 1942 | Dec 1942 | P-51 Mustang | IA |
| Sep 1944 | Jan 1945 | Short Stirling | III |
| Oct 1944 | Jul 1945 | Handley Page Halifax | III |
References[]
- ↑ C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
External links[]
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