1792 Naval Air Squadron
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| 1792 Naval Air Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 May 1945 – 17 April 1946 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Type | Carrier-based fighter squadron |
| Role | Night fighter |
| Part of | Fleet Air Arm |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt Cdr(A) S Dixon-Child RNVR |
1792 Naval Air Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy was formed on 15 May 1945 at Lee-on-Solent as a night fighter squadron. It was equipped with the Fairey Firefly NF.Mk I, which was fitted with radar in a centre-line container. The squadron joined HMS Ocean in December for service in the Mediterranean. On return to the UK the squadron was disbanded on 17 April 1946.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Sturtivant, Ray (1994). The Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm. Air-Britain. p. 341. ISBN 0-85130-223-8.
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