Soon after D-Day, the squadron moved to France, where it operated from the hastily constructed landing ground B11 at Longues-sur-Mer, close to the front line. On 16 June, a large-scale dogfight was fought with 12 Messerschmitt Bf 109s over Caen, during which several were shot down. As the Allies advanced, the squadron moved forward so that it could continue to provide close support to the ground troops.
Following D-Day, the squadron's location shifted to France and its operations were centered around a hastily constructed airfield near the front lines at Longues-sur-Mer. On June 16th, a significant air engagement occurred over Caen involving German fighters, resulting in losses for the German forces. As Allied troops advanced, the squadron moved closer to the front line to provide support to ground troops.