No. 547 Squadron RAF explained

Unit Name:No. 547 Squadron RAF
Dates:22 October 1942 – 4 June 1945
Branch: Royal Air Force
Garrison Label:Base
Motto:Latin

Celer ad caedendum (Swift to strike)

Colors Label:post 1950 aircraft insignia
Identification Symbol:A diving kingfisher
Identification Symbol Label:Squadron Badge
Identification Symbol 2:2V (August 1943 - June 1945)
Identification Symbol 2 Label:Squadron Code

No. 547 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron formed as an RAF Coastal Command anti-shipping and anti submarine squadron in World War II.

History

Formation in World War II

The squadron formed at RAF Holmsley South on 21 October 1942 and was equipped with Wellingtons, it then operated Liberators and patrolled the Bay of Biscay. It later moved to RAF Leuchars, Scotland where it disbanded on 4 June 1945.

Aircraft operated

Aircraft operated by no. 547 Squadron RAF[1] ! From !! To !! Aircraft !! Variant
Oct 1942 May 1943 VIII
May 1943 Nov 1943 Vickers Wellington XI
Oct 1943 Nov 1943 Vickers Wellington XIII
Nov 1943 Oct 1944 V
Aug 1944 May 1945 Consolidated B-24 Liberator VI
Mar 1945 Jun 1945 Consolidated B-24 Liberator VIII

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Notes and References

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