No. 290 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron formed as an anti-aircraft cooperation unit in World War II.
| No. 290 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 December 1943 – 27 October 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Motto(s) | None |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge | None |
| Squadron Code | X6 (December 1943 – October 1945) |
History
editFormation in World War II
editThe squadron formed at Newtownards on 1 December 1943 and was equipped with Hurricanes, Oxfords and Martinets to provide practice for the anti-aircraft defences in Northern Ireland by towing _targets and conducting simulated attacks. The squadron moved to West Freugh, Scotland and then to Knocke le Zout, Belgium where it disbanded on 27 October 1945.
Aircraft operated
edit| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1943 | Jan 1945 | Hawker Hurricane | IIC |
| Dec 1943 | Oct 1945 | Airspeed Oxford | |
| Dec 1943 | Oct 1945 | Miles Martinet | |
| Dec 1944 | Oct 1945 | Supermarine Spitfire | VB |
References
edit- ^ C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.