No. 668 Squadron RAF was a glider squadron of the

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active during the

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History

No. 668 Squadron RAF was formed on 16 November 1944 at

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, (then)

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as a glider squadron, with the intention of being used for airborne operations by

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. It continued to train, as part of No. 343 Wing RAF, until the surrender of Japan, when it became surplus to requirements. The squadron was disbanded on 10 November 1945 at Fatehjang.

Present

The squadron today is represented by 668 Squadron of 2 (Training) Regiment,

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Aircraft operated

Squadron bases

References

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External links

History of No.'s 651–670 Squadrons at RAF Web
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