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UK 1439 (Communications Support) Flight

1439 Flt

1942–1957

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.

Locations

1957 Hemswell

Models

1957 Westland Whirlwind HAR.4

Operations

May 19571957 Nov 19571957 AU Operation Grapple

Airframes (1)

Reg Model C/N Built
XD164 har.4 wa 21 1954