No. 26 Squadron RAF
Below is some genealogy information on the No. 26 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: Number 26 squadron was active from 1915 and formed from the South African Flying Unit. It was comprised of B.E and Farman aircraft. They fought mostly in East Africa.
World War Two
Description: The number 26 squadron was comprised of Westland Lysander, Tomahawk, Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire aircraft. They were involved in the Dunkirk evacuations and Normandy landings, part of Operation Overlord.
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