No.121 (Composite) Squadron

The official lineage of the No.121 (Composite) Squadron.

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Lineage

  • Authorized as 'No.21 (Bomber) Squadron' 1 January 1937.Footnote 1
  • Redesignated 'No.121 (Fighter) Squadron' 15 November 1937.Footnote 2
  • Disbanded 30 September 1939.Footnote 3
  • Reformed as 'No.121 (Composite) Squadron' 10 January 1942.Footnote 4
  • Disbanded 30 September 1945.Footnote 5

Note:

No lineal connection with '21 Squadron' of 1951-72. See 406 Squadron.

Operational history

The Second World War

The squadron flew on communications, target towing and rescue operations under 'Eastern Air Command'.Footnote 6

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