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World War II: No. 603 Squadron RAF intercepts the first Luftwaffe raid on Britain.

Historical image related to World War II: No. 603 Squadron RAF intercepts the first Luftwaffe raid on Britain. from October 16, 1939

World War II

1939–1945 global conflict

World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks and aircraft played major roles,…
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No. 603 Squadron RAuxAF

Force Protection squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force

No. 603 Squadron is a squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. On reforming on 1 October 1999, the primary role of 603 Squadron was as a Survive to Operate squadron, as well as providing force protection.
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