No. 289 Squadron RAF explained

Unit Name:No. 289 Squadron RAF
Dates:17 November 1941 – 26 June 1945
Branch: Royal Air Force
Garrison Label:Base
Motto:None
Colors Label:post 1950 aircraft insignia
Identification Symbol:None
Identification Symbol Label:Squadron Badge
Identification Symbol 2:YE (November 1941 –June 1945)
Identification Symbol 2 Label:Squadron Code

No. 289 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 RAF Kirknewton on 17 November 1941 and was equipped with Lysanders and Blenheims, Hurricanes and Hudsons to provide practice for the anti-aircraft defences in Scotland by towing targets and conducting simulated attacks. The squadron moved to RAF Turnhouse and RAF West Freugh, then operated other aircraft types from bases in England before it was disbanded at RAF Andover on 26 June 1945.

Aircraft operated

Aircraft operated by no. 289 Squadron RAF[1] ! From !! To !! Aircraft !! Variant
Nov 1941 Jan 1942 IIC
Nov 1941 Mar 1942 III
Nov 1941 Mar 1942 III
Nov 1941 Jun 1945 I, IIC, IV
Mar 1942 Jun 1945
Mar 1942 Jul 1943 I, III
Jun 1943 Mar 1945
Mar 1945 Jun 1945 IV

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Notes and References

  1. Book: 1988. C.G.Jefford . 1-85310-053-6. RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing .