| No. 343 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 29 November 1943 - 27 November 1945 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Allegiance |
 Free French Forces |
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | None |
| Squadron code | None |
The No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.
History[edit | edit source]
The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 7E and equipped with British Sunderland flying boats. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.
Aircraft operated[edit | edit source]
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1943 | Nov 1945 | Short Sunderland | III |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ C.G.Jefford (1988). RAF Squadrons. UK Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
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