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2 unusual facts about Bombing of Bangkok in World War II


Bombing of Bangkok in World War II

At the end of hostilities the RAF set up a headquarters in Bangkok, at Don Muang airfield, under Group Captain Don Finlay on September 9, 1945.

Three RAF squadrons were represented in Siam during the brief occupation: No. 20 Squadron RAF with Spitfire VIII aircraft, No. 211 Squadron RAF with de Havilland Mosquito VI aircraft, and a detachment of No. 685 Squadron RAF with Mosquito photo-reconnaissance aircraft.



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