No. 532 Squadron RAF was one of the ten Turbinlite nightfighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
History No. 532 Squadron RAF was formed on 2 September 1942 from 1453 (Turbinlite) Flight, based at RAF Wittering. 1453 Turbinlite Flight had previously operated in conjunction with No. 151 Squadron RAF and No. 486 Squadron RNZAF. It was disbanded at RAF Hibaldstow on 25 January 1943, when the Turbinlite squadrons were, due to lack of success on their part and the rapid development of AI radar, thought to be superfluous.
Aircraft operated +Aircraft operated by no. 532 Squadron RAF, data from From To Aircraft Version 2 September 1943 25 January 1944 Douglas Havoc Mks.I, II 2 September 1943 25 January 1944 Douglas Boston Mk.III 2 September 1943 25 January 1944 Hawker Hurricane Mks.IIb, IIc
Squadron bases +Bases and airfields used by no. 532 Squadron RAF, data from From To Base Remark 2 September 1943 9 November 1943 RAF Wittering, Northamptonshire Det. at RAF Hibaldstow, Lincolnshire 19 November 1943 25 January 1944 RAF Hibaldstow, Lincolnshire
Commanding officers +Officers commanding no. 532 Squadron RAF, data from From To Name 2 September 1943 25 January 1944 S/Ldr. C.L.W. Stewart
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