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Apr 1, 2020 · Hawker Hurricanes of No. 56 Squadron RAF in alert (24 Aug 1940) No. 56 Squadron was based at RAF North Weald at the beginning of the Battle of Britain. From there the Squadron first...
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After the Battle of Britain RAF No 56 Squadron received Hawker Typhoons in 1941.
Sep 2, 2014 · Britain defenders - The fewRAF No 56 Squadron Hurricane during Battle of Britain 1940.
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No 56 Squadron was the frist squadron to confirm a victory while flying the Hawker Typhoon. In 1944 56 Squadron moved to RAF Newchurch and was re equipped with the new Hawker Tempest V, becoming part of the No.150 Wing under the command of the Ace Wing Commander Roland Beamont.
As part of No. 11 Group, No. 56 Squadron was based at RAF North Weald at the beginning of the Battle of Britain. From there the squadron first engaged German aircraft on 31 July 1940. It was heavily involved in the fighting in the south of England during August, although the squadron moved to RAF Boscombe Down on the 1 September. [13]
Number 56 Squadron was one of the most famous fighter squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps and early RAF. It flew its first mission on 22 April, and achieved its first aerial victory the next day by none other than the renowned Captain Albert Ball, DSO, MC.
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The website will also provide information on the current roles of the 56 Air Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Test and Evaluation Squadron, and information on upcoming association events, such as the Annual 56 Squadron Association Dinner.
