No. 42 Squadron (Finland)
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| No. 42 Squadron Finnish Air Force | |
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| Country | Finland |
| Branch | Finnish Air Force |
| Role | bomber |
| Engagements | Winter War, Continuation War |
No. 42 Squadron (Finnish: Lentolaivue 42 or LLv.42, from 3 May 1942 Le.Lv.42), renamed No. 42 Bomber Squadron (Finnish: Pommituslentolaivue 42 or PLe.Lv.42 on 14 February 1944) was a bomber squadron of the Finnish Air Force during World War II. The squadron was part of Flying Regiment 4.
Organization
Winter War
- 1st Flight (1. Lentue)
- 2nd Flight (2. Lentue)
- 3rd Flight (3. Lentue)
The Squadron was equipped with 12 Bristol Blenheim Is.
Continuation War
- 1st Flight (1. Lentue)
- 2nd Flight (2. Lentue)
- 3rd Flight (3. Lentue)
- ? Flight of No. 44 Squadron (?./Le.Lv.44)
- Photography Flight or Flight Ahtiainen (Valokuvauslentue or Lentue Ahtiainen)
The equipment consisted of 18 Bristol Blenheim Mk.Is, later equipped with Blenheim Mk.IVs.
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