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No. 343 Squadron RAF
Active 29 November 1943 - 27 November 1945
Country Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Allegiance Flag of Free France 1940-1944 Free French Forces
Branch Ensign of the Royal Air Force Royal Air Force
Insignia
Squadron Badge heraldry None
Squadron code None

The No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.

History[]

The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 7E and equipped with British Sunderland flying boats. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.

Aircraft operated[]

Aircraft operated by no. 343 Squadron RAF
From To Aircraft Variant
Nov 1943 Nov 1945 Short Sunderland III

[1]

References[]

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

External links[]



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