169 Squadron RAF was a tactical reconnaissance and later a night intruder squadron of the Royal Air Force during World War II.

[3] The squadron moved to RAF Duxford in December 1942 and began coastal reconnaissance and ground attack missions.

The squadron disbanded at RAF Middle Wallop on 30 September 1943, only to reform again the following day at RAF Ayr as a night intruder squadron, led by Wing Commander Edward Gracie, flying de Havilland Mosquitoes and a single Bristol Beaufighter,[3][5] while the squadron also had some Airspeed Oxfords on strength[5][6] for training and communication.

The squadron re-equipped with Mosquito II night fighters in January 1944 and commenced night intruder operations against German night fighters.

The squadron disbanded on 10 August 1945 at RAF Great Massingham.