No. 177 Squadron RAF
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
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No. 177 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron that was a light bomber unit based in India in World War II.
| No. 177 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 11 Jan 1943 â 1 Jul 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Motto | Latin: Silentur in medias res (Silently into the midst of things)[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge | Two cannon and a viper |
History
Formation in World War II
The squadron was formed at RAF Amarda Road, India on 14 January 1943, although initially it had no aircraft.[2] It moved to Allahabad in mid-March, with some of its pilots being loaned to 27 Squadron.[3] The squadron moved to Phaphamau in May where it received Beaufighter VIs and began training in long-range strike operations.[2] The squadron moved to Feni on 21 August 1943,[4] and flew its first operation, an attack by two Beaufighters against Japanese communications on the coast of Burma, on 10 September.[2] The squadron converted to rocket armament for operations in Burma and disbanded on 1 July 1945.
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1943 | May 1944 | Bristol Beaufighter | VIC |
| Nov 1943 | Jul 1945 | Bristol Beaufighter | X |