Summary
No. 184 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron during the second world war.
| No. 184 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1 December 1942 - 10 September 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Nihil impenetrabile ("Nothing impenetrable")[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron badge heraldry | A gun barrel in bend |
History edit
No.184 Squadron was formed at RAF Colerne on 1 December 1942, as a fighter bomber unit equipped with Hawker Hurricane Mk.IID with 40mm anti-tank cannon.[2] After a short time these were replaced by Hawker Hurricane Mk.IV allowing a variety of weapons to be fitted, including RP-3 60lb rockets.[2] As part of 2nd TAF attacks on enemy shipping began on 17 June 1943.[3]
In March 1944 the squadron re-equipped with Hawker Typhoon IB fighter-bombers[4] and in preparation for the invasion of France these aircraft began a series of attacks on enemy communications. After D-day, on 27 June 1944, the squadron moved to Caen, Normandy, supporting the 21st Army Group throughout the battle of Normandy and the subsequent advance to the Netherlands. After spending the winter in the Netherlands, No.184 squadron moved to Germany on 21 March 1945, making them one of the first squadrons based on German soil during World War II.[3]
After hostilities ended, No.184 squadron was disbanded on 10 September 1945 at Flensberg in Germany.[3]
Notable Commanders edit
Squadron Leader Jack Rose DFC - pioneered the operational use of rocket projectiles fired from single-engined fighter bombers.[5]
Aircraft operated edit
| Dates | Aircraft | Variant | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-1943 | Hawker Hurricane | IID | |
| 1943-1944 | Hawker Hurricane | IV | |
| 1944-1945 | Hawker Typhoon | IB |
References edit
- ^ Pine, LG (1983). A Dictionary of mottoes. London: Routledge & K. Paul. p. 149. ISBN 0-7100-9339-X.
- ^ a b "Hawker Hurricane - variants". baesystems.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Squadron Histories - No.184 squadron". rafweb.org. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ Jefford 1988, p. 66.
- ^ "Squadron C/O's". 184squadron.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
Bibliography edit
- Jefford, C.G. (1988). RAF Squadrons. A comprehensive record of the movement and equipment of all RAF squadrons and their antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury: Airlife. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
External links edit
- Squadron history page on official RAF Website
- Air of Authority
- History of 184 Squadron with photos supplied by pilots and relatives