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No. 343 (Flotille 7E) Squadron RAF | |
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Active | 29 November 1943 – 27 November 1945 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | Free French Forces |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Nickname(s) | Flotille 7E |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge heraldry | None |
Squadron code | None |
No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.
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.
From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
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Nov 1943 | Nov 1945 | Short Sunderland | III |