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

By David Bailey
Hardcover
$60.00
By David Bailey
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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 moulded 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 desperat...

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