Royal Air Force Commandos | |
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Active | 1942–1946 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Type | Commando |
Size | 2,400 men in 18 units |
Part of | Combined Operations |
Engagements | Second World War |
Royal Air Force Commandos were formed from units of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. They were formed in 1942 and served in the European and Far Eastern theatres of war before being disbanded in 1946. In 1944 RAF Commandos of the Second Tactical Air Force suffered very heavy casualties landing at Dog Green Sector of Omaha Beach to establish field operations in support of the American army.