No. 672 Squadron RAF was a

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active during the

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History

No. 672 Squadron was formed at

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in India on 16 November 1944 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

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, until the surrender of Japan, when it became surplus to requirements. The squadron was disbanded as last unit of 344 Wing at

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on 1 July 1946.

Present

The squadron today is represented by 672 Squadron of 9 Regiment,

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Aircraft operated

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Squadron bases

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External links

History of No.'s 671–1435 Squadrons at RAF Web
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