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Squadrons 221 to 240


Military History Air Force Squadrons 181 to 240 Squadrons 221 to 240

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Squadrons 221 to 240 are displayed on this page.

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Date Aircraft Flown Air Field Commanding Officer(s) Aces

No.221 Squadron

Formed: 1st April 1918.   Disbanded: 25th August 1945.    Motto: From sea to sea.

No.222 Squadron (Natal)

Formed: 1st April 1918.   Disbanded: 30th June 1964.    Motto: 'Pembili bo' (?).

1940 Battle of Britain Spitfire
  • Kirton-in-Lindsey
  • Hornchurch
  • Sqn Ldr H W Mermagen, AFC
  • Sqn Ldr J H Hill
 

No.223 Squadron

Formed: 1st April 1918.   Disbanded: 23rd August 1963.    Motto: 'Alae defendunt Africam' (Wings defend Africa).

No.224 Squadron

Formed: 1st April 1918.   Disbanded: 31st October 1966.    Motto: 'Fedele all'amico' (Faithful to a friend).

No.225 Squadron

Formed: 1st April 1918.   Disbanded: 1st November 1965.    Motto: We guide the sword.

No.226 Squadron

Formed: 1st April 1918.   Disbanded: 9th March 1963.    Motto: 'Non sibi sed partiae' (For country not for self).

No.227 Squadron

Formed: 1st April 1918.   Disbanded: 5th September 1945.    Motto: .

No.228 Squadron

Formed: 20th August 1918.   Disbanded: 1st September 1964.    Motto: 'Auxilium a caelo' (Help from the sky).

No.229 Squadron

Formed: 20th August 1918.   Disbanded: 10th January 1945.    Motto: Be bold.

1940 Battle of Britain Hurricane
  • Wittering
  • Northolt
  • Sqn Ldr H J Maguire
  • Sqn Ldr A J Banham
  • Sqn Ldr F E Rosier
 

No.230 Squadron

Formed: 20th August 1918 and currently active.    Motto: 'Kita chari juah' (We seek far).

No.231 Squadron

Formed: 20th August 1918.   Disbanded: 15th January 1946.    Motto: .

No.232 Squadron

Formed: 20th August 1918.   Disbanded: 15th August 1946.    Motto: Strike.

1940 Battle of Britain Hurricane
  • Wick
  • Turnhouse
  • Flt Lt M M Stephens, DFC
  • Flt Lt A W Pennington-Leigh
 

No.233 Squadron

Formed: 31st August 1918.   Disbanded: 31st January 1964.    Motto: 'Fortis et fidelis' (Strong and faithful).

No.234 Squadron (Madras Presidency)

Formed: August 1918 and currently active.    Motto: 'Ignem mortemque despuimu' (We spit fire and death).

1940 Battle of Britain Spitfire
  • St Eval
  • Middle Wallop
  • Sqn Ldr J S O'Brien
  • Flt Lt C L Page
  • Sqn Ldr M V Blake
 

No.235 Squadron

Formed: August 1918.   Disbanded: 10th July 1945.    Motto: 'Jaculamur humi' (We strike them to the ground).

No.236 Squadron

Formed: August 1918.   Disbanded: 25th May 1945.    Motto: 'Speculati nunciate' (Having watched, bring word).

No.237 Squadron (Rhodesia)

Formed: August 1918.   Disbanded: 1st January 1946.    Motto: 'Primum agmen in caelo' (The vanguard is in the sky).

No.238 Squadron

Formed: 20th August 1918.   Disbanded: 4th October 1948.    Motto: 'Ad finem' (To the end).

1940 Battle of Britain Hurricane
  • Middle Wallop
  • St Eval
  • Sqn Ldr C E J Baines
  • Sqn Ldr H A Fenton
 

No.239 Squadron

Formed: August 1918.   Disbanded: 1st July 1945.    Motto: 'Exploramus' (We seek out).

No.240 Squadron

Formed: 20th August 1918.   Disbanded: 8th January 1963.    Motto: 'Sjo-Vordur Lopt-Vordur' (Guardian of the sea, guardian of the sky).

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Two of 222 by Anthony Saunders. (APB)


Two of 222 by Anthony Saunders. (APB)

Battle hardened Spitfires of 222 squadron head home high above a gathering storm at the height of the Battle of Britain.
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Depicting Spitfires of No.229 squadron as they pass over Malta in 1942, a tribute to the young pilots, regarded as the saviour of an Island.
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A Time for Heroes by Robert Taylor


A Time for Heroes by Robert Taylor

Royal Air Force and Royal Navy fighter aircrews flew combat throughout the six long years of World War Two. At the outbreak of war in 1939 four RAF Hurricane squadrons and two equipped with Gladiators went immediately to France where in short time New Zealander Cobber Kain became the first Allied Ace of the war. In April 1940 Hurricanes and Gladiators saw in action in Norway, when Rhodesian Caesar Hull of 263 Squadron became the second air Ace. By the fall of France the new Spitfire joined in the great air battles over the Channel as the British Expeditionary Force evacuated Dunkirk. Bob Stanford -Tuck, Douglas Bader, Peter Townsend, Sailor Malan, and many other great Aces gained their first victories, but with German forces massing on the French coast, the invasion of Britain looked imminent. Only RAF Fighter Command stood in Hitlers way. By July, the most famous of all air battles had begun. The next three months, under glorious summer skies, saw the most decisive and continual aeri.........


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Bader Legend by Robert Taylor


Bader Legend by Robert Taylor

The legendary Wing Leader Douglas Bader high above the south coast of England, flying his beloved Mark Va Spitfire. Baders inspired leadership spawned some of World War IIs greatest fighter leaders- Johnnie Johnson, Denis Crowley-Milling, Cocky Dundas and many others.
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