144 Squadron [entry point]

144 Squadron [entry point]

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At the start of the war 144 Squadron was stationed at RAF Hemswell in 5 Group and equipped with Hampdens. It moved to RAF North Luffenham in July 1941. Having carried out the most Hampden opertions of any squadron it transferred to Coastal Command in April 1942. It converted to Beaufighters in January 1943 and continued its anti-shipping role until the end of the war.

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