The Wartime Memories Project - No. 105 Squadron

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Information. No. 105 Squadron, RFC, was formed in September 1917, and mobilized as a corps reconnaissance squadron for service in Ireland. The Squadron was disbanded in 1920 then re-formed as a bomber squadron in 1937. In the early months of the Second World War 105 Squadron flew Fairey Battles with the Advanced Air Striking Force in France. In July 1940 having returned to England, 105 Squadron joined No. 2 Group flying Blenheims. For a short time the squadron was detached to Malta. In 1942 No 105 Squadron became the first to receive Mosquitoes, joining the Pathfinder force in Summer 1943. Airfields at which No. 105 Squadron were based: Rheims Sep 1939 Villeneuve les Vertus, France Sep 1939 to May 1940 Perpignan/La Salanque Feb 1940 (Detachment) Echemines, France May 1940 Villeneuve. (Detachment) Nantes/Bougenais, France May 1940 to Jun 1940 Honington Jun 1940 to Jul 1940 Watton. Jul 1940 to Oct 1940 Swanton Morley Oct 1940 to Dec 1941 Lossiemouth May 1941. (Detachment) Luqa, Malta Jul to Oct 1941. (Detachment) Horsham St. Faith Dec 1941 to Sep 1942 Leuchars. Sep 1942. (Detachment) Marham. Sep 1942 to Mar 1944 Bourn. Mar 1944 onwards Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served with 105 Squadron during the Second World War. P/O Philip Frederick Hoare. Read his Story If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to a soldier or regiment please get in touch. Add Your Story Links Allied Forces Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MMII-MMIXI - All Rights Reserved