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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Air Forces in India - May 1940
AHQ - New Delhi
| Unit | Location |
| Aircraft Depot | RAF Karachi |
| No 27 (Bomber) Sqn (Blenheims) | RAF Risalpur |
| RAF Station Ambala | Ambala, India |
| No 60 (Bomber) Sqn (less 2 aircraft at Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and Karachi) (Blenheims) | RAF Ambala |
| No 5 (Army Co-operation) Sqn (1 Flight) (Wapiti) | Fort Sandeman |
| HQ No 1 (Indian ) Group | RAF Peshawar |
| No 31 (Army Co-operation) Sqn (Valentias) | RAF Peshawar |
| RAF Station Kohat | RAF Kohat |
| No 28 (Army Co-operation) Sqn (Audax) | RAF Kohat |
| No 20 (Army Co-operation) Sqn (Audax) | RAF Kohat |
| RAF Station Lahore | RAF Lahore |
| No 11 (Bomber) Sqn (Blenheims) | RAF Lahore |
| No 39 (Bomber) Sqn (Blenheims) | RAF Lahore |
| Central Wireless Station | RAF Lahore |
In addition the following are included in the Command's establishment:
| Unit | Note |
| HQ Air Forces in India renamed 'AHQ India' | Establishment India No 1 |
| RAF Hill Depot | Establishment India No 11 |
| Chowkidars, Khassadars and Levy Sowars for the Air Firing and Bombing ranges in India | Establishment India No 12 |
| No 1 Sqn, Indian Air Force | Establishment India No 13 |
| Indian Air Force Reserve Pool | Establishment India No 14 |
| British Instructional Staff for the IAF Apprentices | Establishment India No 15 |
Source - SD161 (3rd Issue), May 1940
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