No. 20 Squadron RAF
Below is some genealogy information on the No. 20 Squadron of the Royal Air Force that may help searches for military ancestors.
Theatres of War, Army Regiments, Naval Detachments, RAF
World War One
Description: Initally part of the Royal Flying Corps, the number 20 squadron was active from 1915. It was one of the highest performing squadrons in the First World War totaling some 613 victories. They took part in the following battles: the battle of the Somme, the battle of Lys, and the Hindenburg Line.
World War Two
Description: The number 20 squadron was comprised of Hawker Audaxe, Westland Lysander, and Hawker Hurricane aircraft and saw action in Africa and Burma.
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