The
squadron officially formed for the first time at Palisadoes, Jamaica
in June 1942 as a torpedo bomber reconnaissance Swordfish squadron,
after working up in Miami the squadron embarked in HMS Battler in
December 1942 for passage to New York, where it continued working up
at NAS Quonset Point.
In March 1943 the squadron joined HMS Attacker for the UK, where it
was allocated for MAC ship duties, embarking in MV Empire MacAndrew
in July 1943. The squadron was disbanded in August 1943, becoming
"M" Flight of 836 NAS.
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