No. 57 Squadron RAF
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title:
No. 57 Squadron RAF
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Number 57 Squadron, also known as No. LVII Squadron, is a Royal Air Force flying training squadron, operating the Grob Prefect T1 from RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire. Formed in 1916 as a fighter-reconnaissance squadron, it also operated early bomber types during WWI. After reforming in 1931 it again operated a variety of bi-plane bombers before seeing action during WWII in France with the Bristol Blenheim. After returning to the UK it was re-equipped with Wellington, and then with Lancaster bombers,
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Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._57_Squadron_RAF
date created:
2008-06-08T09:39:48Z
date modified:
2024-09-13T00:07:14Z
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