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Extracts from 2 Wing Historical Reports Pertaining to Rabat, French Morocco

22 Feb 55

416 (F) Squadron making last minute preparations for departure to Rabat.

23 Feb 55

One North Star, AOC Dakota and Sabre aircraft ready for departure to Rabat. 16 Sabres, 1 North Star and AOC Dakota departed approximately 1000 hours for Rabat.

10 Mar 55

AOC arrived 1930 hours from Rabat.

15 Mar 55

Four aircraft of 416 (F) Squadron returned from Rabat.

16 Mar 55

Remainder of 416 (F) Squadron returned from Rabat with exception of two aircraft.

17 Mar 55

Last of 416 (F) Squadron aircraft returned from Rabat.

4 Apr 55

CO inspected 421 (F) Squadron airmen departing for Rabat.

5 Apr 55

421 (F) Squadron making preparations for departure to Rabat.

6 Apr 55

421 (F) Squadron departed for Rabat on schedule.

14 Apr 55

CO made departure for Rabat but was recalled by the AOC.

15 Apr 55

G/C Weiser departed for Rabat at 0840 hours via T-33.

16 Apr 55

G/C Weiser expected to return 17 Apr via T-33 from Rabat.

18 Apr 55

G/C Wieser delayed due to aircraft unserviceability. CO arrived back at 1550 hours from Rabat.