428 Squadron [entry point]

428 Squadron [entry point]

RCAF 428 (Ghost) Squadron [entry point]

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428 Squadron was a Canadian squadron formed in November 1942 at RAF Dalton as part of 4 Group equipped with Wellingtons. It transferred to the Canadian 6 Group in January 1943 and moved to RAF Middleton St George in June 1943 where it converted to Halifaxes.  The squadron converted to Canadian-built Lancasters in June 1944 which it operated until the end of the war when it returned to Canada in May 1945.

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