No. 48 Squadron RAF

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No. 48 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force unit best known for its roles in maritime patrol, transport, and reconnaissance operations across both World Wars and the early Cold War period.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Royal Air Force squadron
allegiance British Crown NERFINISHED
branch Royal Air Force NERFINISHED
conflict Cold War
World War I
surface form: First World War

World War II
surface form: Second World War
country United Kingdom
era World War I era
World War II era
early Cold War era
garrisonCountry United Kingdom NERFINISHED
hasCapability aerial surveillance
anti-submarine support
cargo transport
long-range patrol
troop transport
militaryBranchType air force
militaryRoleCategory air transport unit
maritime aviation unit
reconnaissance unit
militaryUnitType flying squadron
notableFor maritime patrol missions
post-war transport duties
service in both World Wars
notableOperationType aerial reconnaissance operations
air transport operations
maritime patrol operations
operatedBy United Kingdom Ministry of Defence NERFINISHED
partOf Royal Air Force Coastal Command NERFINISHED
Royal Air Force Transport Command NERFINISHED
role maritime patrol
reconnaissance
transport
service Royal Air Force NERFINISHED
Royal Flying Corps NERFINISHED
servicePeriod 20th century
serviceType military aviation unit
theatreOfOperations European theatre NERFINISHED
maritime theatres

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RAF Rochford usedBy No. 48 Squadron RAF
Avro Anson enteredServiceWith No. 48 Squadron RAF