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No 222 (Natal) Squadron, also includes 129 Squadron
Catalogue reference: AIR 50/85
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This record is about the No 222 (Natal) Squadron, also includes 129 Squadron dating from 1940 May-1945 May in the series Air Ministry: Combat Reports, Second World War. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- AIR 50/85
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1940 May-1945 May
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No 222 (Natal) Squadron, also includes 129 Squadron
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C1912614/
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AIR 50
Air Ministry: Combat Reports, Second World War
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