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For those
unfamiliar with the coding system, two letters were separated from a
third by the roundel. For example, CG The two-letter squadron code was introduced after the Munich Crisis of 1938. However, many squadrons used a different code following the outbreak of hostilities. This second code did not always extend to non-operational aircraft held on charge by a squadron and so it was common for two separate codes to be displayed. Additionally, the same code combination was in use by more than one squadron at the same time. A further complication is that aircraft "acquired" by squadrons as communications hacks would be quickly overpainted with codes as proof of ownership. These were often not held on the squadron imprest account. By the same token, some aircraft officially "off the books", would suddenly reappear resplendent in new paintwork, again being non-accountable equipment. For this reason it may be seen that there was sometimes a very wide variety of aircraft present in a single squadron. Four methods are provided to find details of RAF squadrons. Deployments with dates within East Anglia can be found from the Map Page. Fuselage codes can be found either from the alphabetical lists or by squadron number. If these don't provide the information you need, contact me! |
A, where "CG" is the
code for the squadron and "A" is the aircraft identifying letter and usually
the radio call sign.