No. 177 Squadron RAF

No. 177 Squadron RAF
Active	11 Jan 1943 – 1 Jul 1945
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	Royal Air Force
Motto	Latin: Silentur in medias res (Silently into the midst of things)
Insignia
Squadron Badge	Two cannon and a viper

No. 177 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron that was a light bomber unit based in India in World War II.

History

Formation in World War II

The squadron was formed at RAF Amarda Road and Allahabad India on 14 January 1943. It was equipped with Beaufighters and began operations against the Japanese in September 1943. The squadron converted to rocket armament for operations in Burma and disbanded on 1 July 1945.

Aircraft operated

Aircraft operated by no. 177 Squadron RAF

From	To	Aircraft	Variant
May 1943	May 1944	Bristol Beaufighter	VIC
Nov 1943	Jul 1945	Bristol Beaufighter	X

External links

• History of No.'s 176–180 Squadrons at RAF Web
• 177 Squadron history on the official RAF website