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|unit_name= No. 644 Squadron RAF |image= |caption= |dates= 23 Feb 1944 – 1 Sep 1946 |country= {{flagicon|UK}} United Kingdom |allegiance= |branch= Royal Air Force |type= Inactive |role= Airborne Assault SOE Supply Transport |size= |command_structure= No. 38 Group RAF[1] |current_commander= |garrison= |garrison_label= Base |ceremonial_chief= |colonel_of_the_regiment= |nickname= |patron= |motto=Latin: Dentes draconis serimus (Translation: "We sow the dragon's teeth")[2] |colors= |colors_label= |march= |mascot= |equipment= |equipment_label= |battles= |anniversaries= |decorations= |battle_honours= |commander1= |commander1_label= |commander2= |commander2_label= |commander3= |commander3_label= |notable_commanders= |identification_symbol= In front of an increscent, a Pegasus rampant[3] The Pegasus signifies the Squadron's association with the Parachute Brigade[4] |identification_symbol_label= Squadron Badge heraldry |identification_symbol_2= 2P (Feb 1944 – Sep 1946)[5][6] 9U (Feb 1944 – Sep 1946)[7][8] |identification_symbol_2_label= Squadron Codes |aircraft_attack= |aircraft_bomber= |aircraft_electronic= |aircraft_fighter= |aircraft_interceptor= |aircraft_patrol= |aircraft_recon= |aircraft_trainer= |aircraft_transport= Handley Page Halifax Converted four-engined heavy bomber }} No. 644 Squadron RAF was a unit in 38 Group of the Royal Air Force during World War II which undertook glider-towing and supply dropping missions as well being employed in the paratroop role. HistoryFormation and World War IIWhen the buildup for Operation Overlord got under way, an increasing need for transport and airborne assault squadrons became apparent. Therefore, personnel and aircraft from No. 298 Squadron RAF at RAF Tarrant Rushton were formed into No. 644 Squadron on 23 February 1944 as part of No. 38 Group RAF. Operations also included supply dropping to SOE forces and glider towing during the operations Overlord, Market Garden and Varsity. They also carried out supply drops over Norway and even some tactical night-bombing missions towards the end of the war. Post warFollowing the end of hostilities in Europe, 644 Squadron helped to transport the 1st Parachute Brigade to Copenhagen on 8 May, where they were to oversee the surrender and disarmament of the German forces in Denmark. On the following day they carried the remainder of the 1st Airborne Division to Norway for similar duties. Ever since the Normandy invasion, No. 46 Group RAF had been involved in a "shuttle service" of ferrying freight to the front line and removing either wounded or freed prisoners of war to Britain. Although most of the armies were more or less static now that the War was over, RAF Transport Command's responsibilities increased, and so No. 38 Group RAF received orders to assist in this capacity. In addition to the transport of freight and prisoners of war, No. 644 Squadron also flew service personnel to Greece, North Africa and Italy. In July, the Squadron lost a Halifax over the Pyrenees. In November 1945, the 6th Airborne Division was despatched to Palestine as a quick reaction peace keeping force for the British Empire,[9] and 644 Squadron were ordered to lend them their support and so accompanied them to RAF Qastina in Palestine (now Hatzor Airbase). On 1 September 1946 No. 644 squadron disbanded by being re-numbered to No. 47 Squadron RAF.[10] PresentThe squadron today is represented by No. 644 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, which has the same squadron crest though with a different motto. Aircraft operated
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ReferencesNotes1. ^{{Harvnb|Delve|1994|pp=69–70, 81.}} 2. ^{{cite book |last1=Pine |first1=L G |title=A Dictionary of mottoes |date=1983 |publisher=Routledge & K. Paul |location=London |isbn=0-7100-9339-X |page=47}} 3. ^1 2 {{Harvnb|Halley|1988|p=443.}} 4. ^{{Harvnb|Rawlings|1982|p=243.}} 5. ^{{Harvnb|Bowyer and Rawlings|1979|p=84.}} 6. ^{{Harvnb|Flintham and Thomas|2003|p=56.}} 7. ^{{Harvnb|Bowyer and Rawlings|1979|p=104.}} 8. ^{{Harvnb|Flintham and Thomas|2003|p=61.}} 9. ^{{cite book |last=Tugwell |first=Maurice |year=1971 |title=Airborne to Battle |publisher=William Kimber |location=London |isbn=0-7183-0262-1 |page=294}} 10. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.rafweb.org/Squadrons/Sqn621-650.htm |title=No. 621–650 Squadron Histories |first=M. B. |last=Barrass |work=Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation |year=2015 |accessdate=13 October 2015}} 11. ^1 2 {{Harvnb|Rawlings|1982|p=244.}} 12. ^1 {{Harvnb|Jefford|2001|p=102.}} 13. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.pegasusarchive.org/normandy/unit_R644.htm |title=644 Squadron History |work=Pegasus Archive |year=2007 |accessdate=13 October 2015}} 14. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.raf38group.org/644squadron |title=644 Squadron History |work=RAF 38 Group.org |year=2008 |accessdate=13 October 2015}} Bibliography{{refbegin}}
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