No. 570 Squadron RAF
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| No. 570 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 15, 1943 - January 8, 1946 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Part of | No. 38 Group RAF |
| Motto | Impetum deducimus Latin: "We launch the spearhead" |
No. 570 Squadron RAF was formed at RAF Hurn on November 15, 1943, equipped with Armstrong Whitworth Albemarles. It was part of No. 38 Group and was engaged in supply dropping missions to French resistance units.
In July 1944 the squadron re-equipped with Short Stirlings, and in September 1944 participated in Operation Market Garden, the ill-fated attempt by the allies to capture the Arnhem bridge, during which time the squadron was engaged in glider towing and supply drops. The squadron also took part in Operation Varsity in March 1945, a major allied airborne offensive across the Rhine.
When the war finished, the squadron transported troops to Norway, and was then assigned to various overseas mail routes prior to disbanding at RAF Rivenhall, on January 8, 1946.
[edit] Aircraft operated
| Dates | Aircraft | Variant | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-1944 | Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle | I & II | |
| 1944 | Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle | IV | |
| 1944-1945 | Short Stirling | IV |
[edit] References
- http://www.rafweb.org/Sqn541-598.htm
- http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/h570.html
- G G Jefford, RAF Squadrons, second edition 2001, Airlife Publishing, UK, ISBN 1-84037-141-2.
