12 Squadron [entry point]
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In September 1939, 12 Squadron was part of the Advanced Air Striking Force in France equipped with Battles. It returned to Britain in June 1940 at RAF Finningley in 1 Group. From June to September 1940 the squadron had spells at RAF Binbrook, RAF Thorney Island and RAF Eastchurch before returning to RAF Binbrook from September 1940 to September 1942. It converted to Wellingtons in October 1940. From September 1942 to the end of the war the squadron was at RAF Wickenby having converted to Lancasters in November 1942. At the end of the war the squadron took part in Operation Manna, dropping food to the Dutch as well as Operation Exodus, repatriating ex-prisoners of war.
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