143 Wing, RCAF

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The 143 Wing RCAF was a unit of the Royal Canadian Air Force which served with the Royal Air Force in Europe during the Second World War.

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[edit] History

It formed as part of the RAF Second Tactical Air Force on June 1, 1943. As a bomber unit, its purpose was to support the ground forces.

The Typhoon aircraft has been painted by Robert Bailey, picturing F/Lt Harry Hardy, RCAF, flying the "Pulverizer 2".

[edit] Squadrons

[edit] Aircraft

  • Hurricane IV (November 1943 - May 1944)
  • Typhoon IB (January 1944 - August 1945)

[edit] Members

S/L Donald A. Brewster OBE was the Wing's Chief Technical Officer from April 1944 until the end of the war.

[edit] Sources and References

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