No. 330 Squadron RAF
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| No. 330 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 25 April 1941 – 21 November 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Allegiance |  Norwegian Government in exile |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
No. 330 (Norwegian) Squadron was a Royal Air Force aircraft squadron formed at RAF Reykjavik, Iceland on 25 April 1941 manned by exiled Norwegian aircrew and, initially, Norwegian procured aircraft. The squadron operated throughout the Second World War.[1]
History
After the squadron's formation in 1941 at RAF Reykjavik, Iceland it flew Northrop N-3PB Nomads on convoy escort, anti-submarine patrols, anti-shipping sorties and other operations across the North East Atlantic.[2] At the end of the war the squadron was disbanded by the RAF on 21 November 1945 and then transferred to Norwegian control as No. 330 Squadron RNoAF whose squadron number and markings they retain to this day.[2]
Aircraft operated
| Dates | Aircraft | Variant | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 April 1941[1] | Northrop N-3PB | Nomad | Single-engined floatplane patrol bomber/torpedo bomber built to a Norwegian specification. |
| Jul 1942[1] | Consolidated PBY | Catalina | Twin-engined flying boat patrol bomber. |
| February 1943[1] March 1943 April 1945 |
Short S.25 Sunderland | II III V |
Four-engined flying boat patrol bomber. |
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- Military units and formations established in 1941
- Military units and formations of the Royal Air Force in World War II
- Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons
- Royal Norwegian Air Force squadrons
- Military units and formations of Norway in World War II
