No. 263 Squadron RAF
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No 263 Squadron was a Royal Air Force fighter squadron formed in Italy towards the end of the First World War. After being disbanded in 1919 it was reformed in 1939 flying mainly strike and heavy fighter aircraft until becoming No 1 Squadron in 1958.
Gloster Gladiator Mk.I in RNoAF colours
Artist's impression of the Gloster Gladiator flown by Bermudian Flying Officer H.F.G. "Baba" Ede, DFC, on the 24th May, 1940.
Whirlwind Mk I, 263 Sqn Exeter, in flight over West Country
Westland Whirlwind (fighter)
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The Westland Whirlwind was a British twin-engined fighter developed by Westland Aircraft. A contemporary of the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane, it was the first single-seat, twin-engined, cannon-armed fighter of the Royal Air Force.
Westland Whirlwind second prototype, L6845, photographed at Martlesham Heath while being tested by the A&AEE, July 1939. Note the overall aluminium paint scheme, with polished spinners.
Whirlwind I undergoing fighter-bomber trials at the A&AEE.
Whirlwind Mark I, P7116 HE-F Bellows Argentina No. 2, flown by the Officer Commanding 263 Squadron RAF based at Colerne, Wiltshire, on the snow-covered airfield at Charmy Down, Somerset.