No. 53 Squadron RAF
Below is some genealogy information on the No. 53 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: Initially part of the Royal Flying Corps, number 53 squadron was active from 1916. The squadron was comprised of Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 and Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 aircraft, flying training and reconnaissance roles.
World War Two
Description: The number 53 squadron was comprised of Bristol Blenheim, Lockheed Hudson, Armstrong Whitworth Whitley and Consolidated Liberator aircraft, initially undertaking bombing and reconnaissance missions. Later they performed anti-submarine and anti-shipping roles.
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