No. 623 Squadron RAF
| No. 623 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 10 Aug 1943 – 6 Dec 1943 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
|
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force
|
| Type | inactive |
| Role | Bomber Squadron |
| Part of | No. 3 Group RAF RAF Bomber Command |
| Base | RAF Downham Market |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Codes | IC (Aug 1943 – Dec 1943) |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber |
Short Stirling Four-engined heavy bomber |
No. 623 Squadron RAF was a heavy bomber squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
The squadron was formed on 10 August 1943 at RAF Downham Market in Norfolk from 'C' Flight of 218 Squadron, as well as receiving crews from No.3 L.F.S. and No.1653 Conversion Unit. It was equipped with Stirling Mk.III bombers, as part of No. 3 Group RAF in Bomber Command. The squadron carried out night raids against Germany, but was short-lived and was disbanded on 6 December 1943 at Downham Market. The aircraft went mostly to conversion units of No. 5 Group RAF.
Some examples:
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