1791 Naval Air Squadron
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Active | 15 March 1945 – 23 September 1945 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Carrier-based fighter squadron |
Role | Night fighter |
Part of | Fleet Air Arm |
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Notable commanders | Lt Cdr(A) H J Hunter RCNVR |
Military unit
1791 Naval Air Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy was formed on 15 March 1945 at Lee-on-Solent as a night fighter squadron. It was equipped with the Fairey Firefly NF.Mk I, which was fitted with radar in a centre-line container. The squadron joined HMS Puncher in June for deck landing practice but saw no action. Following VJ day the squadron was disbanded on 23 September 1945 at RNAS Burscough.[1]
References
- ^ Sturtivant, Ray (1994). The Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm. Air-Britain. p. 340. ISBN 0-85130-223-8.
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Units in underline subsequently commissioned into Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm
Units in italics subsequently commissioned into Netherlands Naval Aviation Service
Units in italics subsequently commissioned into Netherlands Naval Aviation Service
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