No. 328 Squadron RAF
The No. 328 (GC/I/7 'Provence') Squadron RAF was a Free French fighter squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.
History
The squadron was formed in Ajaccio, Corsica on 1 December 1943 from GC/I/7 'Provence' squadron that had been based in North Africa. It was equipped with British Spitfire aircraft.
The Squadron followed the allied advance through Europe from Southern France supporting the Free French Army and by April 1945 was operating from Grossachsenheim, Germany. It was under RAF control until November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.
Aircraft operated
Aircraft operated by no. 328 Squadron RAF
| From |
To |
Aircraft |
Variant |
| Dec 1943 |
Sep 1944 |
Supermarine Spitfire |
VC |
| Apr 1944 |
Nov 1945 |
Supermarine Spitfire |
IX |
| Jun 1944 |
Nov 1945 |
Supermarine Spitfire |
VIII |
References
- Jefford, Wing Commander C.G., MBE, BA, RAF (Retd). RAF Squadrons UK Airlife Publishing, 1988 ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
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