No.184 Squadron was formed at RAF Colerne on 1 December 1942, as a fighter-bomber unit equipped with Hawker Hurricane Mk.IID with 40mm anti-tank cannon.

[2] After a short time these were replaced by Hawker Hurricane Mk.IV allowing a variety of weapons to be fitted, including RP-3 60lb rockets.

[2] As part of 2nd TAF attacks on enemy shipping began on 17 June 1943.

[3] In March 1944 the squadron re-equipped with Hawker Typhoon IB fighter-bombers[4] and in preparation for the liberation of France these aircraft began a series of attacks on enemy communications.

[3] Squadron Leader Jack Rose DFC - pioneered the operational use of rocket projectiles fired from single-engined fighter bombers.