RAF No 56 (Punjab) Squadron

Article by Aeroplane Sept 2015

Hurricane MkI RAF 56Sqn USE UST taxing at North Weald Essex IWM CH162

A flight of Hawker Hurricane Mark Is of No. 151 Squadron RAF take off from North Weald, Essex, while beneath them, Hurricanes of 56 Squadron RAF taxy to the northern end of the main runway. Behind them can be seen the wireless masts of the GPO radio station at Weald Gullet.

Imperial War Museum IWM CH 162 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205190909

Photograph Source: Flugzeug Classic 2010-10

Hurricane MkI RAF 56Sqn USP BP2764 based at North Weald Essex IWM CH158

Journalists from Dominions newspapers watch a flight of Hawker Hurricane Mark Is of No. 56 Squadron RAF taking off for a sortie over France from North Weald, Essex. In the foreground another Hurricane Mark I of the Squadron, P2764 'US-P', stands at its dispersal point near the perimeter track on the south-western edge of the airfield.

Imperial War Museum IWM CH 158 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205190908

Hurricane I RAF 56Sqn Punjab at Duxford 2 Jan 1942 IWM CH4547

Pilots and Hurricanes of No 56 'Punjab' Squadron at Duxford, 2 January 1942. The official caption reads: 'Fighter aircraft donated by the Province of the Punjab have been in action and have scored numerous victories over the Hun'.

Imperial War Museum IWM CH 4547 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205219412

Hurricane MkV RAF 56Sqn in formation Apr 1940 IWM HU104756

Hurricanes of No. 56 Squadron in flight, April 1940.

Imperial War Museum IWM HU 104756 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205224611

Hurricane MkV RAF 56Sqn in formation Apr 1940 IWM HU104757

Hurricanes of No. 56 Squadron in flight, April 1940.

Imperial War Museum IWM HU 104757 https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205224612