No. 16 Group
Coastal Command
No. 16 Group of Coastal Command was responsible for the southern North Sea and the English Channel approaches from its headquarters at Chatham. Its squadrons flew anti-shipping strikes, convoy escort and reconnaissance against the enemy-held coasts of the Low Countries and France, and took part in the long campaign against German coastal convoys.
Squadrons (5)
| Squadron | Name | Home station |
|---|---|---|
| No. 22 Squadron | — | RAF North Coates |
| No. 53 Squadron | — | RAF St Eval |
| No. 143 Squadron | — | RAF North Coates |
| No. 206 Squadron | — | RAF Bircham Newton |
| No. 236 Squadron | — | RAF North Coates |