No. 679 Squadron RAF was an anti-aircraft co-operation squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
History No. 679 Squadron was formed on 1 December 1943 at RAF Ipswich, Suffolk, from 1616 and 1627 (anti-aircraft co-operation) Flight for anti-aircraft training duties in East Anglia, and operated upon formation Westland Lysanders, Miles Martinets, Hawker Henleys and Hawker Hurricanes, receiving Fairey Barracudas and Hurricane Mk.IVs in March 1944 and Vultee Vengeances in April 1945. It was disbanded at RAF Ipswich on 26 June 1945.
Aircraft operated +Aircraft operated by no. 679 Squadron RAFFrom To Aircraft Variant December 1943 February 1944 Hawker Henley Mk.III December 1943 February 1944 Westland Lysander Mk.II December 1943 June 1945 Miles Martinet Mk.I December 1943 June 1945 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc March 1944 June 1945 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IV March 1944 June 1945 Fairey Barracuda Mk.II April 1945 June 1945 Vultee Vengeance Mk.IV
Squadron bases +Bases and airfields used by no. 679 Squadron RAF From To Base 1 December 1943 26 June 1945 RAF Ipswich, Suffolk
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External links History of No. 679 Squadron History of No.'s 671–1435 Squadrons at RAF Web