623 squadron was one of many units that operated for a brief period as part of bomber command in the second world war formed with seven crews from 218 gold coast squadron in august 1943 its service life was only five months but its contribution and the sacrifice of its crews was considerable. A short war combines the operational history of the unit with the personal stories of many who served with the unit it is illustrated with contemporary photographs many of which have never previously been published this is the definitive history of 623 squadron its people and aircraft. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards subscribe and save coupons sell. No 623 squadron raf was a heavy bomber squadron of the royal air force for several months in 1943 during the second world war