433 Squadron (RCAF) 6 Group Skipton-on-Swale

# 433 RCAF Squadron 6 Group, Bomber Command and all of its members pose with one of their Halifax III's at Skipton on Swale, November, 1944. 

The squadron commander W/C A.J. Lewington DFC and Bar is pictured here with his men.

Photo submitted courtesy of Jim Lewington, son of A.J. Lewington, Please be patient as the image loads. Scroll down for more information.

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433 squadron
Note: from the following books  433 Squadron History on page 15
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In May 1944, W/C A.J. Lewington took over as CO of 433, when W/C Sinton's tour of Operations expired.  This photo shows the entire squadron with one of the Halifax Mk. III's
 
PRIDE of the PORCUPINES
433 Porcupine Squadron - RCAF, Bomber Command, 1943 - 1945
 
by Roderick L. Butson
 
PL 33046 - 433 Porcupine Sqn. - Skipton-on-Swale # 63 Yorkshire, England
Early to mid Nov. /44.  The group's entire squadron surrounds the huge late model Halifax.  Wing Commander A.J. Lewington sits in 1st row (seats) directly under the nose / gun area.  It was his final day at 433 Sqn. before heading on and commanding at Dishforth Station.