No. 95 Squadron RAF facts for kids
Quick facts for kids No. 95 Squadron RAF |
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| Active | (RFC) 8 October 1917 – 4 July 1918 (RAF) 16 January 1941 - 30 June 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Role | Coastal Command |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Trans mare exivi ("I went out over the sea.") |
| Aircraft | Short Sunderland |
| Battle honours | •World War II • Africa • Atlantic • Mediterranean |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge heraldry | On a mount in waves of the sea in front of a palm tree, a crowned crane displayed. |
| Squadron Codes | PX allocated April 1939 - September 1939 SE January 1941 - August 1942 |
No. 95 Squadron was a special group of pilots and planes. It was part of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and later the Royal Air Force (RAF). This squadron played a role in both World War I and World War II. Its main job was to protect ships and patrol the seas.
Squadron History
World War I Service
No. 95 Squadron first started on 8 October 1917. This was during World War I. It was formed at a place called Ternhill in Shropshire, England. The squadron was meant to train pilots for the war.
It used different types of aircraft for training. The squadron moved to Shotwick, near Chester, soon after. They hoped to send the squadron to France in April 1918. They planned to use Sopwith Camel planes. Later, the plan changed to Sopwith Dolphin planes.
However, there were many delays. The squadron stayed in England for training. It never received its own planes for combat. Because of this, No. 95 Squadron was officially closed down on 4 July 1918. It never got to fly in battle during World War I.
World War II Service
No. 95 Squadron was brought back to life on 16 January 1941. This was during World War II. It was re-formed at RAF Pembroke Dock in Wales. This time, it was part of the Royal Air Force (RAF).
The squadron started with three large flying boats. These were called Short Sunderland aircraft. These planes were very important for patrolling the oceans. Their job was to protect ships from enemy attacks. This role was part of the Coastal Command.
The squadron moved to Freetown, Sierra Leone, in Africa. This happened on 17 March 1941. Later, in March 1943, it moved to Gambia. From Gambia, parts of the squadron also worked from places like Sierra Leone, Dakar, and Liberia. They kept watch over the seas in these areas. No. 95 Squadron continued its important patrols until 30 June 1945. After the war ended, the squadron was officially closed down for good.
