No. 9 Group RAF
Formation of the British Royal air force 1918-1944 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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No. 9 Group RAF (9 Gp) was a group of the Royal Air Force, which existed over two separate periods, initially at the end of the First World War, and latterly during the Second World War when its role was air defence.
Quick Facts No. 9 (Fighter) Group RAF, Active ...
No. 9 (Fighter) Group RAF | |
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Active | 1 April 1918 – 15 May 1919 9 August 1940 – 17 September 1944 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Type | Royal Air Force group |
Role | Fighter cover for North West England and Northern Ireland |
Part of | RAF Fighter Command |
Garrison/HQ | RAF Barton Hall |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Air Vice Marshal Wilfred Ashton McClaughry CB, DSO, MC, DFC |
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