610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Air Force Squadron, 1936-1940
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610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Air Force Squadron, 1936-1940

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610 (County of Chester) Auxiliary Air Force Squadron, 1936-1940 Author:David Bailey Language:English Format:Hardcover Dimensions:6.75" x 9.75" Pages:672 Photos:B&W Publisher:Fonthill Media ISBN:9781781557143 Item No. 9781781557143 610 (County of Chester) Squadron was formed in February 1936 as a bomber squadron. With personnel recruited from the local area for the expanding Auxiliary Air Force, these ‘weekend fliers’ were molded into a cohesive fighting unit at Hooton Park, Cheshire. However, as the Second World War loomed, 610 Squadron transferred to Fighter Command, ultimately operating the iconic Supermarine Spitfire.Flying from Gravesend, 610 Squadron suffered seven pilots killed and one wounded whilst desperately protecting the Dunkirk evacuation. The Squadron then played a key role in the Battle of Britain, claiming a heavy toll on the Luftwaffe whilst operating from Biggin Hill and Hawkinge. After fu

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