199 Squadron [entry point]

199 Squadron [entry point]

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199 Squadron was formed as part of 1 Group at RAF Blyton in November 1942 flying Wellingtons. It moved to RAF Ingham in February 1943 but in June 1943 it transferred to 3 Group at RAF Lakenheath and converted to Stirlings. In May 1944 it transferred again, this time to 100 Group and was stationed at RAF North Creake. It flew radio counter-measure operations initially with its Stirlings but from February 1945 with Halifaxes.

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