9 Squadron [entry point]

9 Squadron [entry point]

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In September 1939, 9 Squadron was part of 3 Group at RAF Honington equipped with Wellingtons. In August 1942 the Squadron converted to Lancasters and moved to RAF Waddington as part of 5 Group. Following a move to RAF Bardney in April 1943, 9 Squadron became only the second squadron to use the Tallboy bomb and participated in the sinking of the Tirpitz in November 1944.

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