Formed in North Africa with Blenheims for strategic reconnaisance by Jun 1942.
Reformed in May 1957 at RAF Hemswell as a mixed unit with Varsity and Whirlwind. After supporting the first British nuclear Grapple tests in Australia, disbanded at Hemswell in Nov 1957.
Reformed in May 1957 at RAF Hemswell as a mixed unit with Varsity and Whirlwind. After supporting the first British nuclear Grapple tests in Australia, disbanded at Hemswell in Nov 1957.
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Models 1439 Flt List of helicopters |
| C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |||
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| wa 21 | har.4 | 1954 | XD164 : 1439 Flt by May 1975 until c Nov 1957 | ||||
1439 (Communications Support) Flight Operations |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| 1957-may | 1957-nov |  Operation Grapple |
