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619 Squadron was formed at RAF Woodhall Spa in April 1943 equipped with Lancasters as part of 5 Group. In January 1944 it moved to RAF Conningsby followed by moves to RAF Dunholme Lodge in April 1944 and RAF Strubby in September 1944. At the end of the war the squadron flew in Operation Exodus repatriating ex-prisoners of war.

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