Arrived at RAF Bradwell Bay
30/08/1944
Departed RAF Bradwell Bay
29/12/1944
Aircraft Flown at Bradwell Bay
Spitfire lXB
Mustang lll
Squadron Code SH
A very active squadron reformed in 1936 from a WW1 Squadron. The squadron was active throughout the war including Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain. Also active during the Normandy Landings. Arriving at RAF Bradwell Bay at the end of August initially with Spitfire lXB but converting to Mustang lll in November 1944.
Their work at Bradwell Bay was in strafing raids to assist the allies progress through France and escorting bomber aircraft.
64 Squadron had moved into RAF Bradwell bay on the same day as 126 Squadron, both squadrons departed on 29th and 30th December, both squadrons going to RAF Bentwaters.
IWM (CH 5756)