The squadron itself was originally formed from 'B' Flight, No 57 Squadron at East Kirkby near Spilsby, Lincolnshire, on 15th November 1943. They were equipped with Avro Lancaster B.I and B.III bombers and operated as a Main Force squadron in No 5 Group. The aircraft were marked using the following code:-

Between 18/19th November 1943 and 25th April 1945, the squadron took part in many major raids, including each of the 16 big raids made by Bomber Command on the German capital during what became known as the "Battle of Berlin". 

First WWII operation :- 18/19th November 1943 : 9 Lancasters bombed Berlin. 

Last WWII operation : 25/26th April 1945 : 4 Lancasters laid mines in Onions area (Oslo fjord off Horten).

Following April 1945 the squadron became involved in ferrying POWs back to Britain, finally disbanding on 15 July 1945.

Click here to see a photograph of the members of 630 Squadron taken in mid 1944.

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