No. 177 Squadron RAF
Active11 Jan 1943 – 1 Jul 1945
CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
Motto(s)Latin: Silentur in medias res (Silently into the midst of things)[1]
Insignia
Squadron BadgeTwo cannon and a viper

No. 177 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron that was a light bomber unit based in India in World War II.

History

Formation in World War II

The squadron was formed at RAF Amarda Road and Allahabad India on 14 January 1943. It was equipped with Beaufighters and began operations against the Japanese in September 1943. The squadron converted to rocket armament for operations in Burma and disbanded on 1 July 1945.

Aircraft operated

Aircraft operated by no. 177 Squadron RAF[2]
From To Aircraft Variant
May 1943 May 1944 Bristol Beaufighter VIC
Nov 1943 Jul 1945 Bristol Beaufighter X

References

  1. ^ Pine, L G (1983). A Dictionary of mottoes. London: Routledge & K. Paul. p. 214. ISBN 0-7100-9339-X.
  2. ^ C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.

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Royal Air Force flying squadrons
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