Country United Kingdom Branch Royal Air Force Squadron code None | Allegiance Free French Forces Squadron Badge heraldry None | |
Active 29 November 1943 – 27 November 1945 | ||
No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.
History
The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal, on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 7E and equipped with British Sunderland flying boats. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.
References
No. 343 Squadron RAF Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA