No. 640 Squadron RAF
| No. 640 Squadron RAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 7 January 1944 – 7 May 1945 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
|
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force
|
| Role | Bomber Squadron |
| Part of | No. 4 Group, RAF Bomber Command |
| Base | RAF Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Codes | C8 (Jan 1944 – May 1945) |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | Handley-Page Halifax |
No. 640 Squadron RAF was a heavy bomber squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
No. 640 Squadron was first formed at RAF Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire on 7 January 1944, from 'C' Flight of No. 158 Squadron RAF. It was equipped with Halifax Mk.III bombers, and operated as part of No. 4 Group in Bomber Command. It re-equipped with Halifax VI bombers in March 1945, and was disbanded at RAF Leconfield on 7 May of that year.
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