No. 95 Squadron RAF

95 Squadron was a squadron of the RFC during the First World War, and later re-formed as part of RAF Coastal Command, operating Short Sunderland flying boats during the Second World War.

The squadron was formed as part of the Royal Flying Corps on 8 October 1917 at Ternhill, Shropshire out of No.

On 30 October 1917 the squadron moved to Shotwick near Chester.

The squadron was intended to move to France in April 1918 using the Sopwith Camel, the intended aircraft were later changed to Sopwith Dolphins but with delays it remained at Shotwick in the training role.

The squadron was re-formed at RAF Pembroke Dock on 16 January 1941 from part of 210 Squadron, initially with three Short Sunderland flying boats.

A Short Sunderland flying boat of No. 95 Squadron, patrolling along the coast of West Africa