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Squadron History

No. 681 Squadron RAF

No. 681 was formed out of No. 3 PRU, at Dum Dum in January 1943. It provided vital photo reconnaissance capability for the South-East Asia Command. Initially it was equipped with very outdated Hurricanes PR Mk. II (fighter converted to PR role) and Spitfires PR.Mk.IV. There was also a Dutch element in 'C' flight that operated North American Mitchells, which gave excellent service.

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