No. 1460 Flight RAF, the Glossary

Table of Contents

1. 17 relations: Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom), Douglas A-20 Havoc, George Denholm, Hawker Hurricane, Imperial Service Order, Night fighter, No. 1 Squadron RAF, No. 13 Group RAF, No. 43 Squadron RAF, No. 539 Squadron RAF, Northumberland, RAF Acklington, RAF Fighter Command, Royal Air Force, Squadron leader, Turbinlite, United Kingdom.

2. Royal Air Force independent flights

Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)

The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".

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Douglas A-20 Havoc

The Douglas A-20 Havoc (company designation DB-7) is an American light bomber, attack aircraft, night intruder, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft of World War II.

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George Denholm

Group Captain George Lovell "Uncle" Denholm, (20 December 1908 – 15 June 1997) was a Scottish fighter pilot and flying ace of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

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Hawker Hurricane

The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s which was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd.

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Imperial Service Order

The Imperial Service Order was established by King Edward VII in August 1902.

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Night fighter

A night fighter (later known as all-weather fighter or all-weather interceptor post-Second World War) is a largely historical term for a fighter or interceptor aircraft adapted or designed for effective use at night, during periods of adverse meteorological conditions, or in otherwise poor visibility.

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No. 1 Squadron RAF

Number 1 Squadron, also known as No.

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No. 13 Group RAF

No.

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No. 43 Squadron RAF

Number 43 Squadron, nicknamed the Fighting Cocks, was a Royal Air Force aircraft squadron originally formed in April 1916 as part of the Royal Flying Corps.

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No. 539 Squadron RAF

No.

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Northumberland

Northumberland is a ceremonial county in North East England, bordering Scotland.

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RAF Acklington

Royal Air Force Acklington, simply known as RAF Acklington, is a former Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force station located south west of Amble, Northumberland and north east of Morpeth, Northumberland.

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RAF Fighter Command

RAF Fighter Command was one of the commands of the Royal Air Force.

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Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air and space force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.

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Squadron leader

Squadron leader (Sqn Ldr or S/L) is a senior officer rank used by some air forces, with origins from the Royal Air Force.

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Turbinlite

The Helmore/GEC Turbinlite was a 2,700 million candela (2.7 Gcd) searchlight fitted in the nose of a number of British Douglas Havoc night fighters during the early part of the Second World War and around the time of The Blitz.

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United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland.

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See also

Royal Air Force independent flights

• Alphabetically named Flights RAF/RFC
• Arabian Peninsular Reconnaissance Flight RAF
• Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
• Hal Far Fighter Flight RAF
• High Speed Flight RAF
• List of Royal Air Force aircraft independent flights
• No. 1 Air Experience Flight RAF
• No. 10 Air Experience Flight RAF
• No. 12 Air Experience Flight RAF
• No. 13 Air Experience Flight RAF
• No. 1300 Flight RAF
• No. 1301 Flight RAF
• No. 1302 Flight RAF
• No. 1303 Flight RAF
• No. 1310 Flight RAF
• No. 1311 Flight RAF
• No. 1312 Flight RAF
• No. 1321 Flight RAF
• No. 1325 Flight RAF
• No. 1340 Flight RAF
• No. 1406 Flight RAF
• No. 1409 Flight RAF
• No. 1417 Flight RAF
• No. 1419 Flight RAF
• No. 1422 Flight RAF
• No. 1426 Flight RAF
• No. 1435 Flight RAF
• No. 1439 Flight RAF
• No. 1451 Flight RAF
• No. 1452 Flight RAF
• No. 1453 Flight RAF
• No. 1454 Flight RAF
• No. 1455 Flight RAF
• No. 1456 Flight RAF
• No. 1457 Flight RAF
• No. 1458 Flight RAF
• No. 1459 Flight RAF
• No. 1460 Flight RAF
• No. 1563 Flight RAF
• No. 1564 Flight RAF
• No. 1586 (Polish Special Duties) Flight
• No. 1697 (Air Despatch Letter Service) Flight RAF
• No. 421 (Reconnaissance) Flight RAF
• No. 6 Air Experience Flight RAF
• No. 8 Air Experience Flight RAF
• No. 9 Air Experience Flight RAF
• RAF Far East Flight
• Royal Air Force Antarctic Flight
• Vulcan Display Flight RAF

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._1460_Flight_RAF

Also known as No. 1460 (Fighter) Flight RAF.