426 Squadron [entry point]

426 Squadron [entry point]

RCAF 426 (Thunderbird) Squadron [entry point]

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426 Squadron was a Canadian squadron formed in October 1942 at RAF Dishforth with Wellingtons as part of 4 Group. The station and squadron transfered to the Canadian 6 Group in January 1943. In June 1943 the squadron moved to RAF Linton-on-Ouse and converted to the radial engined Lancaster Mk 2 which it used until May 1944 when it converted to Halifaxes which it used until the end of the war.

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