No. 59 Squadron RAF
Below is some genealogy information on the No. 59 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 59 squadron was active from 1916. The squadron was comprised of Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 aircraft, performing artillery spotting and reconaissance.
World War Two
Description: The number 59 squadron was comprised of Hector, Bristol Blenheim, Hudson, Consolidated Liberator and Flying Fortress aircraft. They initially performed reconaissance missions before actively bombing ports and submarines.
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