No. 343 Squadron was a Free French anti-submarine patrol squadron given a Royal Air Force squadron number during World War II.
History The squadron was formed at Dakar, Senegal, on 29 November 1943 from Flotille 7E and equipped with British Sunderland flying boats. It was under RAF control until 27 November 1945 when it disbanded upon reversion to French control.
Aircraft operated +Aircraft operated by No. 343 Squadron RAF From To Aircraft Variant Nov 1943 Nov 1945 Short Sunderland III
References
External links History of No.'s 310–347 Squadrons at RAF Web 343 & 344 Squadron histories on the official RAF website