No 575 Squadron RAF
No 575 Squadron RAF
1944 to 1946
No 575 Squadron was formed at Hendon on 1 January 1944 from a nucleus supplied by No 512 Squadron.
Equipped with Dakotas, it began training with airborne forces for the invasion of Europe and in April began leaflet-dropping flights over France.
575 Squadron was heavily involved in the airborne operations for Normandy, Arnhem and the Rhine Crossing.
In January 1946 the squadron moved to Italy and flew services to Austria, Romania, Greece and Bulgaria, before being disbanded on 15 August 1946.
Source:MOD
Read MoreNewsletter Signup
Donate
Make a donation to Airborne Assault ParaData to help preserve the history of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces
The Airborne Shop
The Airborne Shop is the official shop of Support Our Paras (The Parachute Regiment Charity RCN1131977).
Profits from all sales made through our shop go directly to Support Our Paras, so every purchase you make with us will directly benefit The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces.
Latest Comments
There are currently no comments for this content.
Add Comment
In order to add comments you must be registered with ParaData.
If you are currently a ParaData member please login.
If you are not currently a ParaData member but wish to get involved please register.