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.
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.
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 |