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3 unusual facts about No. 56 Squadron RAF


Clive Glynn

After completing pilot's training, he was posted to No. 56 Squadron RFC on 17 June 1917.

No. 124 Squadron RAF

In October the unit transferred to RAF Bentwaters, and in February 1946 to RAF Fairwood Common, before being disbanded at RAF Bentwaters on 1 April 1946, becoming No. 56 Squadron RAF.

Raymond Offord

In June 1954 he was promoted to Flying Officer while serving with No. 56 Squadron RAF where he was the ground commentator for the RAF’s Firebirds air display team who flew English Electric Lightnings.



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