No. 153 Squadron RAF
| No. 153 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active |
4 November 1918 - 13 June 1919 24 October 1941 - 5 September 1944 7 October 1944 - 28 September 1945 28 February 1955 – 2 July 1958 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Role |
Fighter Ground Attack Bomber Night Fighter |
| Size | Squadron |
No. 153 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron that saw service in both the First and Second World Wars.
History
On 1 July 1958, the unit was renumbered as No. 25 Squadron RAF.
Aircraft operated
| Dates | Aircraft | Variant | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-1919 | Sopwith Camel | Single-engined biplane fighter | [1] | |
| 1941-1942 | Boulton Paul Defiant | I | Single-engined fighter | [1] |
| 1942-1943 | Bristol Beaufighter | IF | Twin-engined ground attack | [1] |
| 1942-1944 | Bristol Beaufighter | VIF | [1] | |
| 1944-1944 | Hawker Hurricane | IIC | Single-engined fighter | [1] |
| 1944-1944 | Supermarine Spitfire | VIII IX |
Single-engined fighter | [1] |
| 1944-1945 | Avro Lancaster | I and III | Four-engined heavy bomber | [1] |
| 1955-1957 | Gloster Meteor | NF12 and NF14 | Twin-engined jet night fighter | [1] |
Bases used
- RAF Limavady - October 1941 to January 1942
Notable personnel
- Kenneth Rayment, served with 153 Squadron from 1941 to 1943; he was the co-pilot during the Munich air disaster of 1958
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Jefford, C.G, MBE, BA, RAF (Retd). RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive Record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 2001. ISBN 1-84037-141-2.
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