The Wartime Memories Project - No. 427 Squadron

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Information. No. 427 (Lion) Squadron was formed at Croft on 7 November 1942, becoming part of No. 6 Group on 1 January 1943. In May 1943, 427 moved to Leeming and re-equipped with the Handley Page Halifax converting to Avro Lancasters just before the end of the Second World War. No. 427 Squadron was disbanded on 31 May 1946. Airfields at which No. 427 Squadron were based: Croft. 7 Nov 1942 to May 1943 Leeming. May 1943 to 31st May 1946. Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served with 427 Squadron during the Second World War. Sgt Oscar P Adlam. Pilot 427 sqd RAF.(d 12 Feb 1943) Read his story Sgt William Ball 427 sqd RAF (d 12 Feb 1943) Read his story Sgt Arnold C Clifford 427 sqd RAF (d 12 Feb 1943) Read his story F/O Bryan Dunn. Navigator 427 sqd RAF(d 12 Feb 1943) Read his story Sgt W Lumsden Air gnr 427 Squadron P/O Don Mortimer navigator 427 Squadron Sgt G T Southwood pilot 427 Squadron Ft Lt Carl Taylor. Pilot 427 Squadron 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 WWII Flights 427 Lion Squadron 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