The squadron was reformed from 'G' flight at RAF Bowmore, Strathclyde on 13 March 1941, as part of No. 15 Group of Coastal Command. The unit was equipped with the three Short G class and two Short C class (Clio and Cordelia) flying boats, re-equipping with the Catalina Mk.Ib in June 1941.
The squadron was reformed from 'G' flight at RAF Bowmore, Strathclyde on March 13, 1941, as part of No. 15 Group of Coastal Command. The unit transitioned to the Catalina Mk.Ib flying boat in June 1941 after initially operating Short G and C class aircraft (Clio and Cordelia).