582 Squadron [entry point]

582 Squadron [entry point]

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582 Squadron was formed in April 1944 RAF Little Staughton. It flew Lancasters as part of the 8 Group Pathfinder Force. It disbanded in September 1945. At the end of the war the squadron took part in Operation Manna, dropping food to the Dutch and Operation Exodus, repatriating ex-prisoners of war.

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