No. 77 Squadron RAF

The squadron joined Coastal Command in May 1942 and was engaged in anti-submarine patrols, based at RAF Chivenor.

On 8 May 1945 the squadron joined Transport Command, and in July 1945 re-equipped with Douglas Dakotas.

[2] The squadron moved to RAF Broadwell in August 1945 followed by a posting to India in October 1945.

The squadron operated Dakotas during the Berlin Airlift and then disbanded on 1 June 1949 at RAF Waterbeach.

The squadron was equipped with three PGM-17 Thor Intermediate range ballistic missiles, and based at RAF Feltwell.

Hangars at RAF Driffield with Whitleys of 77 Squadron in front
Whitley bomber, 77 Squadron, RAF Topcliffe, November 1940
Handley Page HP.57 Halifax B.III, 77 Squadron, RAF Elvington