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  • No. 318 Polish Fighter-Reconnaissance Squadron
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  • The squadron was formed on 20 March 1943 at RAF Detling, Kent from personnel of no.309 Squadron and after training with Hurricane Mk.Is it moved to the Middle East, operating from RAF Muqeibila and RAF Gaza, continuing training, specifically with II Corps of the Polish Army, by now using Hurricane Mk.IIBs. Training went on till 1944, when the squadron converted to Spitfires.
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Branch
  • 23
command structure
  • RAF Army Cooperation Command, March 1943-May 1943
  • Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, December 1943-July 1945
  • RAF Second Tactical Air Force, June 1943-August 1943
  • RAF Mediterranean and Middle East, August 1945-August 1946
  • Mediterranean Air Command, September 1943-December 1943
Role
  • Tactical Reconnaissance
identification symbol
  • LW
  • Unofficial design, based on the coat of arms city of Gdańsk
Nickname
  • 'Gdański'
Country
  • United Kingdom
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  • Squadron Badge heraldry
Caption
  • Badge of 318 "City of Gdansk" Polish Fighter-Reconnaissance Squadron during World War II
Dates
  • --03-20
Unit Name
  • No. 318 "City of Gdańsk" Polish Fighter-Reconnaissance Squadron
Allegiance
  • Polish Government in exile
Battles
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  • Squadron Codes
abstract
  • The squadron was formed on 20 March 1943 at RAF Detling, Kent from personnel of no.309 Squadron and after training with Hurricane Mk.Is it moved to the Middle East, operating from RAF Muqeibila and RAF Gaza, continuing training, specifically with II Corps of the Polish Army, by now using Hurricane Mk.IIBs. Training went on till 1944, when the squadron converted to Spitfires.