The squadron was formed during the Second World War in January 1944 equipped with Grumman Avenger IIs to operate as an anti-shipping squadron. In May 1944, it arrived back in the United Kingdom, to become part of No.157 Wing, RAF Coastal Command. It operated over the English Channel to carry out anti-shipping patrols in the run-up to the D-Day Allied invasion of Europe.
The squadron was established during World War II in January 1944 equipped with Grumman Avenger IIs to function as a naval attack unit. In May 1944, it returned to the United Kingdom, joining No.157 Wing, RAF Coastal Command. It conducted patrols over the English Channel to carry out anti-shipping operations ahead of the D-Day Allied invasion of Europe.