Country United Kingdom Role Glider squadron | Branch Royal Air Force Squadron Badge No Badge Authorised | |
Active 16 November 1944 – 10 November 1945 Part of No. 229 Group RAF, South East Asia Command | ||
No. 668 Squadron RAF was a glider squadron of the Royal Air Force active during the Second World War.
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History
No. 668 Squadron RAF was formed on 16 November 1944 at Calcutta, (then) British India as a glider squadron, with the intention of being used for airborne operations by South East Asia Command. It continued to train, as part of No. 343 Wing RAF, until the surrender of Japan, when it became surplus to requirements. The squadron was disbanded on 10 November 1945 at Fatehjang.
Present
The squadron today is represented by 668 Squadron of 2 (Training) Regiment, Army Air Corps.
References
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