528 Gyroplane Squadron

Discussion in 'The War In The Air' started by Wise1, Apr 24, 2004.

  1. Wise1

    Wise1 There We Are Then

    Has anyone got some information on what the Gyroplanes were being used for other than radar setup.

    It seems that there were some secretive operations carried out by them and I would like to find out more about them.

    Thanks

    Lee
     
  2. daveh

    daveh Junior Member

    I was only aware of 528 Sqd using Hornet Moths and mainly Blenheim IVs for its radar calibration duties. Formed at Filton 28/6/43 and moving to Lincolnshire in 5/44.
    absorbed by 527 Sq
     
  3. Wise1

    Wise1 There We Are Then

    Apparently the were being used during the battle of Britiain for radar callibration as they were able to hover and it allowed for better calibration of the radar.

    But there was a claim on a program I was watching that stated this was secondary to their real purpose.
     

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