No. 617 Squadron RAF

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No. 617 Squadron was an RAF Squadron commanded by Leonard Cheshire during D-Day 5-6 June 1944.

Background

Formation and history

5-6 June 1944

Between 5-6 June 1944, Leonard Cheshire was a captain in command of 617 Squadron conducting Operation Taxable[1].

Citations

  1. Gilbert, Martin (2004). D-Day. John Wiley & Sons. p. 128. ISBN 9780471423409.

Bibliography

Gilbert, Martin (2004). D-Day. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780471423409.

Contributors: Paul Sidle