Jugoslovenski kraljevski piloti u dobrovoljačkoj rezervi RAF
Yugoslav Royal Pilots in Voluntary Reserve RAF

Summary/Abstract: After flying to Middle East, in April 1941, Yugoslav Royal pilots took active role in war operations, performed by allies in Mediterannean. The first combat unit was No 94 (Yugoslav) Squadron RAF (Royal Air Force) No 201 Group RAF, composed by Yugoslav pilots and Yugoslav Marine Air Forces technical staff. This, so caled „Abukir Squadron“, which was based near Alexandria, performed combat activites from April 24, 1941 – April 24, 1942. Yugoslav Royal pilots were flying in other allied British and American air forces, as well: from March 1943. negotiations started between Headquartes Yugoslav Army and allied Combat Command on Mediterannean Sea. These pilots comprised the majority in two squadron, formed by the British in the Midlle East: 352 (Yugoslav) Squadron RAF and 351 (Yugoslav) Squadron RAF, wish belonged to 281 Wing BAF (Balkan Air Force) and flied over Yugoslav territory. According to British regulations, Yugoslav pilots were accepted in Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve, while RAF was reserved for British nobility, high technical staff and other education British staff. These two RAF squadron made air support for combat units of 8 Corpus, 4 Yugoslav Army and Navy from Avgust 18, 1944 – May 2, 1945.

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