No. 40 Squadron RAF
Below is some genealogy information on the No. 40 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 40 squadron was active from 1916. Comprised of various aircraft, including the Nieuport Scout and S.E.5. The unit contained the highest scoring ace of the first world war, George McElroy who took 30 of his 47 from within No.47 Squadron.
World War Two
Description: The number 40 squadron was comprised of Bristol Blenheim aircraft and performed light bombing missions.
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