The Wartime Memories Project - No. 540 Squadron

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Information. No. 540 Squadron was formed on 19 October 1942 from H and L Flights of the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, at Leuchars in Coastal Command. The 540's Mosquitoes carried out reconnaissance missions over Norway and a detachment at Benson undertook similar flights over France and Italy. No 540 Squadron was disbanded on 30 September 1946 and reformed after the war. Airfields at which No.540 Squadron were based: Leuchars. 19 Oct 1942 to Feb 1944 Benson. 19 Oct 1942 to Mar 1945 Coulomiers France Mar 1945 North Front Gibraltar Oct 1942. Detachment. Left Mar 1945. Lossiemouth Morayshire Feb 1944 Detachment. Left Mar 1945. Dyce Aberdeenshire Feb 1944 Detachment. left 14 Apr 1944. Yagodnik Russia Sep 1944 Detachment. Left Mar 1945. Agadir Sep 1945 Detachment. Left Mar 1945 I had a great uncle who won the DFC serving in 540 Sqn. His name was Flt Lt William Watson - RAAF - unfortunately killed after the war in an aircraft acciden Do you know of any detailed history of the unit or any book publshed by aircrew from that unit ? Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served. Flt Lt William Watson. RAAF 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. Send an E-mail to 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 - All Rights Reserved