No. 169 squadron was formed on 15 June 1942 at
RAF Twinwood Farm as a tactical reconnaissance squadron from 'B' flight of
613 Squadron, and took over their
North American Mustang Mk.Is. for training and communication. In December 1943, the squadron joined
No. 100 Group at
Little Snoring. The squadron re-equipped with Mosquito II night fighters in January 1944 and commenced night intruder operations against
German night fighters. The squadron disbanded on 10 August 1945 at
RAF Great Massingham. ==Notable squadron member==