408 Squadron [entry point]

408 Squadron [entry point]

RCAF 408 (Goose) Squadron [entry point]

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408 Squadron was a Canadian squadron formed in June 1941 at RAF Lindholme as part of 5 Group equipped with Hampdens. It moved a month later to RAF Syerston where it stayed until December 1941 before moving to RAF Balderton. In September 1942 the squadron moved to RAF Leeming and converted to Halifaxes as part of transferring to the Canadian 6 Group in January 1943. The squadron moved to RAF Linton on Ouse in August 1943 and converted to the radial-engined Lancaster Mk 2 for a year before re-converting back to Halifaxes in August 1944.

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