No. 191 Squadron RAF
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
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No. 191 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron. During World War I it was a non-operational night training unit, while during World War II it was engaged in maritime reconnaissance.[1]
17 May 1943 â 15 Jun 1945
United Kingdom
Royal Air Force| No. 191 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 6 Nov 1917 â Jan 1919 17 May 1943 â 15 Jun 1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Mottos | Latin: Vidi Vici ("I saw, I conquered")[1][2] |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Arthur Travers Harris[3] |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | A dolphin[1][2] |
| Squadron Codes | No codes known to have been used[1] |
History
Formation in World War I
No. 191 Squadron was formed at RAF Marham on 6 November 1917 as a night training squadron,[4] operating amongst others the Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2bs and FE.2ds. The squadron moved to RAF Upwood in 1918 and was disbanded there in January 1919.[1][2]
Reformation in World War II
The squadron was re-formed on 13 May 1943 at Korangi Creek, India. The squadron operated the Consolidated Catalina to patrol the Persian Gulf and the western Indian Ocean.[1][2] The squadron moved to Red Hills Lake, India in November 1944. The Catalina's continued to carry out anti-submarine patrols and meteorological flights. The squadron disbanded on 15 June 1945 at RAF Koggala, Ceylon.[1][2]
Aircraft operated
| From | To | Aircraft | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1917 | Jan 1919 | Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2 | 2b and 2d |
| May 1943 | Jun 1945 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.Ib |
| May 1944 | Jun 1945 | Consolidated Catalina | Mk.IVb |