No. 191 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron. During World War I it was a non-operational night training unit, while during World War II it was engaged in maritime reconnaissance.[1]
| No. 191 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 6 Nov 1917 – Jan 1919 17 May 1943 – 15 Jun 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Vidi Vici ("I saw, I conquered")[1][2] |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Arthur Travers Harris[3] |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | A dolphin[1][2] |
| Squadron Codes | No codes known to have been used[1] |
History
Formation in World War I
No. 191 Squadron was formed at RAF Marham on 6 November 1917 as a night training squadron,[4] operating amongst others the Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2bs and FE.2ds. The squadron moved to RAF Upwood in 1918 and was disbanded there in January 1919.[1][2]
Reformation in World War II
The squadron was re-formed on 13 May 1943 at Korangi Creek, India. The squadron operated the Consolidated Catalina to patrol the Persian Gulf and the western Indian Ocean.[1][2]The squadron moved to Red Hills Lake, India in November 1944. The Catalina's continued to carry out anti-submarine patrols and meteorological flights. The squadron disbanded on 15 June 1945 at RAF Koggala, Ceylon.[1][2]
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1917 | Jan 1919 | Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2 | 2b and 2d |
| May 1943 | Jun 1945 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.Ib |
| May 1944 | Jun 1945 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.IVb |
See also
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Halley, James J. The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth 1918–1988. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air Britain (Historians) Ltd., 1988. ISBN 0-85130-164-9.
- Jefford, C.G. RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 1988 (second edition 2001). ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
- Rawlings, John D.R. Coastal, Support and Special Squadrons of the RAF and their Aircraft. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd., 1982. ISBN 0-7106-0187-5.
- Sturtivant, Ray, ISO and John Hamlin. RAF Flying Training And Support Units since 1912. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air-Britain (Historians) Ltd., 2007. ISBN 0-85130-365-X.
- Thomas, Andrew (6–19 November 1992). "Indian Ocean Escorts: No 191 Squadron, Royal Air Force". Aviation News. Vol. 21, no. 13. pp. 608–610.