IV, the squadron flew operations against Vichy French forces in the Syria–Lebanon Campaign. Withdrawn to Egypt in June 1941, it was based at RAF Heliopolis to regroup for the pending move to Wadi Gazouza in Sudan.
IV, the squadron conducted missions against Vichy French forces in the Syria–Lebanon Campaign. Redeployed to Egypt in June 1941, it was stationed at RAF Heliopolis to reorganize before relocating to Wadi Gazouza in Sudan.