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No. 10 Squadron RCAF

No. 10 Squadron RCAF
Active 1938–1945
Country  Canada
Allegiance  Canada
Branch Air Force Ensign of Canada (1941-1968).svg Royal Canadian Air Force
Role Bomber Reconnaissance
Part of Eastern Air Command
Nickname(s) North Atlantic Squadron
Engagements

Second World War

Battle honours North-West Atlantic 1940–1945
Disbanded 13 August 1945
Aircraft flown
Bomber Westland Wapiti
Douglas Digby
Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Second World War

No. 10 Squadron RCAF was a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron that was active during the Second World War. It was primarily used in an anti-submarine role and was based on the east coast of Canada and Newfoundland. It established the RCAF record for attacks on U-boats with 22 and was successful in sinking 3, earning the unofficial nickname of North Atlantic Squadron. The squadron flew the Westland Wapiti, Douglas Digby, and Consolidated B-24 Liberator before disbanding on 13 August 1945.


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