18 Squadron
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Motto:
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Animo et Fide ('With Courage and Faith') |
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Squadron Code(s):
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WV |
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Dates Mosquitos on Squadron Strength:
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March 1947 to November 1947 |
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Mosquito Variant(s) Flown:
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FB.VI |
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Main Base(s):
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Kabrit (Egypt) (March 1947)Mingaladon (March 1947)Changi (Singapore) (September 1947) |
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Commanding Officer(s):
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Sqn Ldr D. R. Lumley-George (March 1947) |
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Aircraft Examples:
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Notes:
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Examples of Types of Operations:
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Soon after being reformed in Egypt, this unit was transferred to Singapore, where it eventually became No 1300 (Meteorological) Flight. |
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Further Reading:
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Mosquito Squadrons of the RAF by Chaz Bowyer |
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