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No. 343 (Flotille 7E) Squadron RAF
Active	29 November 1943 – 27 November 1945
Country	United Kingdom
Allegiance	Free French Forces
Branch	Royal Air Force
Nickname(s)	Flotille 7E
Insignia
Squadron Badge heraldry	None
Squadron code	None

No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.

History

The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal, on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 7E and equipped with British Sunderland flying boats. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.

Aircraft operated

References

External links

• History of No.'s 310–347 Squadrons at RAF Web
• 343 & 344 Squadron histories on the official RAF website

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