No. 297 Squadron RAF
| No. 297 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 22 January 1942 – 1 April 1946 1 April 1946 – 15 November 1950 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Role | Airborne forces Transport |
| Part of | No. 38 Group |
| Engagements | Sicily, Normandy, Arnhem |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Codes | P5 (Jul 1943 – 1945) L5 (Apr 1944 – 1946) |
No 297 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It was notable for being the first airborne forces squadron formed. With sister No. 296 Squadron it formed No. 38 Wing in January 1942, joined in August by No. 295 Squadron; the wing expanded in 1943 to become No. 38 Group. The squadron saw action in Sicily and took part in the D-Day invasion and Operation Market Garden. It was disbanded in 1950.