No. 177 Squadron RAF

Summary

No. 177 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron that was a light bomber unit based in India in World War II.

No. 177 Squadron RAF
Active11 Jan 1943 – 1 Jul 1945
CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
Motto(s)Latin: Silentur in medias res (Silently into the midst of things)[1]
Insignia
Squadron BadgeTwo cannon and a viper

History edit

Formation in World War II edit

The squadron was formed at RAF Amarda Road and Allahabad India on 14 January 1943. It was equipped with Beaufighters and began operations against the Japanese in September 1943. The squadron converted to rocket armament for operations in Burma and disbanded on 1 July 1945.

Aircraft operated edit

Aircraft operated by no. 177 Squadron RAF[2]
From To Aircraft Variant
May 1943 May 1944 Bristol Beaufighter VIC
Nov 1943 Jul 1945 Bristol Beaufighter X

References edit

  1. ^ Pine, L G (1983). A Dictionary of mottoes. London: Routledge & K. Paul. p. 214. ISBN 0-7100-9339-X.
  2. ^ C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
  • Thomas, Andrew (14–27 February 1992). "Burma Strikers: No.177 Squadron, Royal Air Force". Aviation News. Vol. 20, no. 18. pp. 846–848.

External links edit

  • History of No.'s 176–180 Squadrons at RAF Web
  • 177 Squadron history on the official RAF website