49 Squadron [entry point]

49 Squadron [entry point]

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In September 1939, 49 Squadron was at RAF Scampton flying Hampdens as part of 5 Group. Having flown more Hampden sorties than any other squadron it converted to Manchesters in April 1942 and then to Lancasters just three months later. The squadron moved to RAF Fiskerton in January 1943, to RAF Fulbeck in October 1944 and to RAF Syerston in April 1945.

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