No. 119 Squadron RCAF
| No. 119 Squadron RCAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 May 1935 - 15 March 1944 |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Allegiance |
Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Role | Bomber-Reconnaissance |
| Nickname(s) | Hamilton Tigers |
| Motto |
Latin: Noli Me Tangere ("Touch Me Not") |
| Battle honours | North-West Atlantic |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Codes | DM (May 1938 - June 1942), GR (April 1942 - March 1944) |
History
RCAF Canadian Home War Establishment (HWE) Squadron. Tasked with anti-submarine duty over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Ocean around Nova Scotia. Disbanded 15 March 1944
Equipment
- Northrop Delta (Mar - May 1940)
- Bristol Bolingbroke Mk I (Aug 40 - Aug 41), Mk IVW (Aug - Nov 41) and Mk IV (Nov 41 - Jun 42)
- Lockheed Hudson Mk III (Mar 42 - Mar 44)
Bases
See also
- Related lists
- List of Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons
- List of aircraft of the Canadian Air Force
- List of Royal Canadian Air Force stations
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Kostenuk, S. and J. Griffin. RCAF Squadron Histories and Aircraft: 1924–1968. Toronto: Samuel Stevens, Hakkert & Company, 1977. ISBN 0-88866-577-6.
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