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No. 290 Squadron RAF
Active 1 December 1943 – 27 October 1945
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Branch Ensign of the Royal Air Force Royal Air Force
Motto(s) None
Insignia
Squadron Badge None
Squadron Code X6 (December 1943 – October 1945)

No. 290 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron formed as an anti-aircraft cooperation unit in World War II.

History[]

Formation in World War II[]

The squadron formed at Newtownards on 1 December 1941 and was equipped with Hurricanes, Oxfords and Martinets to provide practice for the anti-aircraft defences in Northern Ireland by towing targets and conducting simulated attacks. The squadron moved to West Freugh, Scotland and then to Knocke le Zout, Belgium where it disbanded on 27 October 1945.

Aircraft operated[]

Aircraft operated by no. 290 Squadron RAF
From To Aircraft Variant
Dec 1943 Jan 1945 Hawker Hurricane IIC
Dec 1943 Oct 1945 Airspeed Oxford
Dec 1943 Oct 1945 Miles Martinet
Dec 1944 Oct 1945 Supermarine Spitfire VB

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References[]

  1. C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6. 

External links[]



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