71 (Eagle) Squadron

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71 (Eagle) Squadron


Nationality: British

71 (Eagle) Squadron was one of three RAF Eagle Squadrons formed during World War II to be manned by volunteer pilots primarily from America and Canada.

71 (Eagle) Squadron traces its lineage back to 71 Squadron (WWI) which briefly participated in WWI before being redesignated to 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps[1]. Post World War II, the RAF reformed 71 Squadron in October, 1950, and it served as a figher-bomber and later fighter unit until May, 1957[1].

[edit] Timeline

  • September 19, 1940 71 (Eagle) Squadron is formed at Church Fenton, York, England[2].
  • February 5, 1941 71 (Eagle) Squadron becomes operational on defensive duties[1].
  • September 29, 1942 The RAF's 71 (Eagle) Squadron is transferred to the US Army Air Force and is redesignated the 334th Fighter Squadron[1].

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[edit] References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Offical RAF History of 71 Squadron
  2. ↑ eaglesquadrons.com
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