| Unit Name: | No. 191 Squadron RAF |
| Dates: | 6 Nov 1917 – Jan 1919 17 May 1943 – 15 Jun 1945 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Branch: | Royal Air Force |
| Motto: | Latin |
| Notable Commanders: | Arthur Travers Harris[3] |
| Identification Symbol: | A dolphin |
| Identification Symbol Label: | Squadron Badge heraldry |
| Identification Symbol 2: | No codes known to have been used |
| Identification Symbol 2 Label: | Squadron Codes |
No. 191 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron. During World War I it was a non-operational night training unit, while during World War II it was engaged in maritime reconnaissance.[1]
No. 191 Squadron was formed at RAF Marham on 6 November 1917 as a night training squadron,[4] operating amongst others the Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2bs and FE.2ds. The squadron moved to RAF Upwood in 1918 and was disbanded there in January 1919.[1] [2]
The squadron was re-formed on 13 May 1943 at Korangi Creek, India. The squadron operated the Consolidated Catalina to patrol the Persian Gulf and the western Indian Ocean.[1] [2] The squadron moved to Red Hills Lake, India in November 1944. The Catalina's continued to carry out anti-submarine patrols and meteorological flights. The squadron disbanded on 15 June 1945 at RAF Koggala, Ceylon.[1] [2]
| +Aircraft operated by No. 191 Squadron RAF[5] | ||||
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1917 | Jan 1919 | Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2 | 2b and 2d | |
| May 1943 | Jun 1945 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.Ib | |
| May 1944 | Jun 1945 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.IVb |