No. 639 Squadron RAF
| No. 639 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 December 1943 – 30 April 1945 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
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| Branch |
 Royal Air Force
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| Role | anti aircraft co-operation |
| Part of | No. 70 Group RAF, Fighter Command |
| Base | RAF Cleave |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Codes | R9 (Dec 1943 – Apr 1945) |
No. 639 Squadron RAF was an anti aircraft co-operation squadron of the Royal Air Force from 1943 to 1945.
The squadron was formed at RAF Cleave on 1 December 1943, from 1602 Flight, 1603 Flight, 1604 Flight and 1618 Flight for anti-aircraft co-operation duties with the Hawker Henley. The main role was to provide target towing duties over Cornwall. In addition the Hawker Hurricane was used as a radar target and to fly low-level simulated attacks on troops. The squadron was disbanded on 30 April 1945.
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