Sqn Markings

Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation

No 45 Squadron Aircraft & Markings 1921 - 1955

DH9A

Apr 1921 - Jul 1921, Apr 1927 - Sep 1929

Vimy

Jul 1921 - Feb 1922

Vernon I as used by No 45 Squadron #

Vernon I

Feb 1922 - Mar 1926

Vernon II

Dec 1923 - Jan 1927

Vernon III as used by No 45 Squadron #

Vernon III

Jan 1926 - Oct 1926

Fairey IIIF

Sep 1929 - Dec 1935

Hart Fighter #

Hart

Sep 1935 - Jan 1936

Vincent

Nov 1935 - Dec 1937

Gordon

Jan 1936 - Dec 1936

Wellesley I of No 35 Squadron - 1940

Wellesley

Nov 1937 - Jun 1939

Blenheim I

Jun 1939 - Feb 1941

Bristol Blenheim IV #

Blenheim IV

Feb 1941 - Jan 1942

Blenheim IVF

May 1941 - Jan 1942

Vengence IA/II

Dec 1942 - Feb 1944

Mosquito VI of No 45 Squadron (temperate land scheme)

Mosquito VI

Feb 1944 - Dec 1946

Beaufighter X of No 45 Squadron

Beaufighter TF Mk 10

Dec 1946 - Feb 1950

Mosquito FB Mk 6

Apr 1947 - Jun 1947

Brigand Met Mk 3

May 1949 - Jun 1949

Brigand B Mk 1

Oct 1949 - Feb 1952

Hornet F Mk 3 of No 45 Squadron (only example to display fighter type bars)

Hornet F Mk 3 of No 45 Squadron (camouflage scheme, code OB)

Hornet F Mk 3 of No 45 Squadron (camouflage schem, no codes)

Hornet F M 3 of No 45 Squadron (All-silver finish)

Hornet F Mk 3

Jan 1952 - May 1955

Images marked # are to show aircraft type not squadron markings

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