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| No. 129 (Mysore) Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Role | Fighter Command. |
| Nickname | Mysore |
| Motto | I will defend the right.[1] |
| Aircraft | Supermarine Spitfire North American Mustang |
| Engagements | World War II • Home Defence • Operation Overlord |
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| Squadron Badge heraldry | TheGunda Bherunda of Mysore[1]The badge associates the sqn with the Indian Province of Mysore. |
No. 129 (Mysore) Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron active in World War II.
Like a number of others, No. 129 was first created in the latter months of the First World War as a day bomber unit based atRAF Duxford.[1] It never became operational due to the Armistice.[1]
No. 129 Squadron was reformed on 16 June 1941 atRAF Leconfield equipped withSpitfires.[1]
As a result of the Indian government raising large sums of money through its sale of War Bonds a number of squadrons within the RAF were given names of Indian cities and provinces in recognition of this. No. 129 became No. 129 (Mysore) Squadron being named afterMysore province in southwest India. The squadron's badge, theGhunda Berunda of Mysore, also reflects this association.[2]
After spending August 1942 providing bomber escort and undertaking offensive sweeps over France the squadron moved toOrkney in Northern Scotland to provide local air defence.[1]
The squadron returned south in February 1943 undertaking anti-shipping and escort missions. 129 Squadron became part of the2nd Tactical Air Force in June 1943 converting to theP-51 Mustang in April 1944 in time forOperation Overlord. After forming part of the 133 (Polish) Wing for D-Day the squadron returned toRAF Brenzett where it undertook antiV-1 activities.[1]
With a move to East Anglia in late 1944 the squadron provided long range fighter cover forRAF Bomber Commands daylight raids.[1]
The squadron spent from June to December 1945 in Norway converting back to Spitfires.[1]
AtRAF Church Fenton on 1 September 1946 the squadron was renumbered toNo. 257 Squadron.[1]
After the war, it was turned into 129Tunbridge Wells squadron air cadets
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