No. 679 Squadron RAF was an anti-aircraft co-operation squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

History

No. 679 Squadron was formed on 1 December 1943 at RAF Ipswich, Suffolk, from 1616 and 1627 (anti-aircraft co-operation) Flight for anti-aircraft training duties in East Anglia, and operated upon formation Westland Lysanders, Miles Martinets, Hawker Henleys and Hawker Hurricanes, receiving Fairey Barracudas and Hurricane Mk.IVs in March 1944 and Vultee Vengeances in April 1945. It was disbanded at RAF Ipswich on 26 June 1945.

No. 679 Squadron RAF

Aircraft operated

Squadron bases

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External links

History of No. 679 Squadron

History of No.'s 671–1435 Squadrons at RAF Web

Military units and formations established in 1943

Aircraft squadrons of the Royal Air Force in World War II

Military units and formations disestablished in 1945

679 Squadron

No. 679 Squadron RAF