Country United Kingdom Motto(s) None | Branch Royal Air Force Squadron Badge None | |
Active 17 November 1941 – 26 June 1945 Squadron Code YE (November 1941 –June 1945) | ||
No. 289 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force squadron formed as an anti-aircraft cooperation unit in World War II.
Formation in World War II
The squadron formed at RAF Kirknewton on 17 November 1941 and was equipped with Lysanders and Blenheims, Hurricanes and Hudsons to provide practice for the anti-aircraft defences in Scotland by towing targets and conducting simulated attacks. The squadron moved to RAF Turnhouse and RAF West Freugh, then operated other aircraft types from bases in England before it was disbanded at RAF Andover on 26 June 1945.
References
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