50 Squadron

50 Squadron

50 Squadron may refer to:

  • 50 Squadron (Portugal), former designation of the 201 Squadron "Falcões"
  • 50 Squadron SAAF, a unit of the South African Air Force
  • No. 50 Squadron RAF, a unit of the United Kingdom Royal Air Force



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