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No.99 Sqn RAF Founded : 15th August 1917 Country : UK Fate : Disbanded 6th June 1976 Known Aircraft Codes : LN, VF Madras Presidency Quisque tenax - Each tenacious July 1940, based at Newmarket Heath.

No.99 Sqn RAF

No.99 Sqn RAF Artwork Collection Click the images below to view the fantastic artwork we have available to purchase!

Globemaster III by Ivan Berryman.

Overdue by Gerald Coulson.

Merlins Thunder by Gerald Coulson.

Wellington Dispersal by Michael Turner

Aircraft for : No.99 Sqn RAF
A list of all aircraft known to have been flown by No.99 Sqn RAF. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
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Wellington Click the name above to see prints featuring Wellington aircraft. Manufacturer : Vickers Production Began : 1938 Retired : 1953	Wellington The Vickers Wellington was a Bomber aircraft and also used for maritime reconnaissance. and had a normal crew of six except in the MKV and VI where a crew of three was used. Maximum speed was 235 mph (MK1c) 255 mph (MK III, X) and 299 mph (MK IIII), normal operating range of 1805 miles (except MK III which was 1470miles) The Wellington or Wimpy as it was known, was the major bomber of the Royal Air Force between 1939 and 1943. The Royal Air Force received its first Wellingtons in October 1938 to 99 squadron. and by the outbreak of World war two there were 6 squadrons equipped with the Vickers Wellington. Due to heavy losses on daylight raids, the Wellington became a night bomber and from 1940 was also used as a long range bomber in North Africa. and in 1942 also became a long range bomber for the royal Air Force in India. It was well used by Coastal Command as a U-Boat Hunter. The Wellington remained in service with the Royal Air Force until 1953. Probably due to its versatile use, The aircraft was also used for experimental work including the fitting of a pressure cabin for High altitude tests. The Vickers Wellington could sustain major damage and still fly, probably due to its construction of its geodesic structure and practical application of geodesic lines. Designed by Sir Barnes Wallis

Signatures for : No.99 Sqn RAF
A list of all signatures from our database who are associated with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking their name.
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Squadron Leader Lawrence Curtis DFC* Click the name above to see prints signed by Squadron Leader Lawrence Curtis DFC* Died : 21 / 6 / 2008	Squadron Leader Lawrence Curtis DFC* Joining the RAF in 1939, he was posted as a wireless operator firstly to 149 Squadron and then 99 Squadron on Wellingtons. He then joined OTU on Whitleys before moving firstly to 158 Squadron, and then 617 Squadron on Lancasters, where he was Unit Signals Leader for 18 months. After bomber operations he joined Transport Command in 1944. He died on 21st June 2008.