Sentence examples for squadrons up from inspiring English sources

In March 1935 the threat from Nazi Germany prompted a series of expansion schemes which pushed the number of squadrons up to 163 (as per Expansion Scheme M, the last before the outbreak of war) and the number of aircraft to 2,549.

Twenty-four twin-engine Vickers Wellington from No. 9 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron and No. 149 Squadron formed up over Norfolk heading for the island of Heligoland.

Dismounting, the regiment moved into Gaza, with the 6th Squadron leading, followed by the 2nd Squadron, and the 9th Squadron bringing up the rear.

The Air Force could reduce its tactical air squadrons by up to five and cut the size of its C-130 cargo fleet "with minimal risk," Mr. Hagel said.

But he had miscalculated, and it became clear that the British ships would not be able to turn quickly enough to get into action before the Spanish squadrons closed up.

To support them the 1st and 10th Squadrons moved up on the left.

Anticipating Willaumez's return to France, the remaining British squadrons took up station in the Mid-Atlantic.

The destruction of the French Mediterranean fleet allowed the Royal Navy to return to the sea in force, as British squadrons set up blockades off French and allied ports.

On the far right, towards Foulz, the British battalions and squadrons took up their posts in a double line near the Jeuche stream.

36 and 37 Squadrons clocked up a grand total of 500,000 accident-free flying hours; Lockheed presented No. 86 Wing with a trophy to commemorate the milestone.

Shortly afterwards two of the squadrons took up an exposed position on the bank of the wadi, covering the attackers' left flank.