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23 Squadron

Arrived at RAF Bradwell Bay          14/08/1942 (Detachment)

13/10/1942

Departed RAF Bradwell Bay           21/08/1942

27/12/1942

Aircraft Flown at Bradwell Bay         Boston Havoc 1

                                                        Mosquito ll

Squadron Code YP

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Linked with 418 in terms of aircrew and aircraft, 23 squadron moved to RAF Bradwell Bay initially as a detachment from Ford until the whole squadron moved in with Boston Havoc aircraft before converting to Mosquitoes. Carrying out intruder missions before being posted just after Christmas to Malta. The siege of Malta having just finished and 23 Squadron provided relief cover.