In August 1943 , 623 Squadron formed at Downham , also operating Stirling aircraft .
The first operational squadron at the station was 218 Squadron , operating Short Stirling aircraft , who arrived from Marham in July 1942 .
In August 1943 , 623 Squadron formed at Downham , also operating Short Stirling aircraft .
The first operational squadron at the station was 218 Squadron , operating Short Stirling aircraft , who arrived from Marham in July 1942 .