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40 Squadron, No. 40 Squadron or 40th Squadron may refer to: No. 40 Squadron RAAF, a unit of the Australian Air Force 40th Squadron Heli (Belgium), a unit
40_Squadron
Military unit
No. 40 Squadron RNZAF is a transport squadron in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). Established in June 1943, it remains on active duty. The squadron
No._40_Squadron_RNZAF
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
No. 40 Squadron of the Royal Air Force was formed in 1916 at Fort Grange, Gosport as No. 40 Squadron Royal Flying Corps and was disbanded for the last
No._40_Squadron_RAF
American WWII fighter
aircraft equipped 14 Squadron, 15 Squadron, 16 Squadron, 17 Squadron, 18 Squadron, 19 Squadron and 20 Squadron. RNZAF P-40 squadrons were successful in
Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk
Former Royal Air Force station in Oxfordshire, England
flight of 40 Squadron being detached to form the nucleus of 104 Squadron in January, and 98 Squadron similarly created from a flight of 15 Squadron in February
RAF_Abingdon
Military unit
40 Squadron SAAF existed as a combat unit from early 1940 through to late 1945. It served in the East African Campaign, Western Desert, Tunisia, and Italy
40_Squadron_SAAF
Royal Australian Air Force squadron
No. 40 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) transport squadron of World War II. It was formed in March 1944 and operated flying boats between
No._40_Squadron_RAAF
Logistics aircraft squadron of the US Navy
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40), also known as the "Rawhides", is a United States Navy fleet logistics support squadron based at NS Norfolk.
VRC-40
Air force component of the New Zealand Defence Force
personnel of No. 40 Squadron were deployed to the Gulf War, where they operated as part of a RAF Hercules Squadron. No. 2 Squadron continued service
Royal_New_Zealand_Air_Force
British flying ace (1887–1918)
Flying Corps (RFC). After completing his training he was assigned to No. 40 Squadron RFC. Mannock went into combat on the Western Front, participating in
Mick_Mannock
Royal Air Force station near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Analysis Center. 15 Squadron from 15 April 1940 to 15 May 1940 operating the Bristol Blenheim IV - temporary move from RAF Wyton. 40 Squadron from 2 February
RAF_Alconbury
Military unit
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40 (MALS-40) is an aviation logistics support unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at Marine Corps
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40
Marine_Aviation_Logistics_Squadron_40
Military unit
currently composed of one F/A-18C squadron, one KC-130J squadron, one C-40 squadron, two Northrop F-5 aggressor squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station
Marine_Aircraft_Group_41
alpha- numeric combination squadron code. Usually, that code is painted on the aircraft belonging to that squadron. The squadron code is usually presented
List_of_RAF_squadron_codes
Airport in Whenuapai, New Zealand
Base Auckland. Hobsonville subsequently became a grass airfield for No. 3 Squadron RNZAF, which later moved to Ohakea. A New Zealand Army unit comprising
RNZAF_Base_Auckland
59th Squadron, P-40 Warhawks 60th Squadron, P-40 Warhawks 99th Squadron, P-40, Detached No. 326 Wing RAF No. 18 Squadron RAF, Bostons No. 114 Squadron RAF
Operation Husky order of battle
Operation_Husky_order_of_battle
Military unit
VP-40 is a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established on 20 January 1951. It is the second squadron to be designated VP-40, the first
VP-40_(1951–present)
No. 33 Squadron RAAF No. 34 Squadron RAAF No. 35 Squadron RAAF No. 36 Squadron RAAF No. 37 Squadron RAAF No. 38 Squadron RAAF No. 40 Squadron RAAF No
List of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft squadrons
List_of_Royal_Australian_Air_Force_aircraft_squadrons
The following is a list of squadrons of the South African Air Force. The list includes both current and past squadrons of the South African Air Force
List of squadrons of the South African Air Force
List_of_squadrons_of_the_South_African_Air_Force
Military executive transport aircraft series
org. "Boeing: C-40 Clipper". Boeing.com. Boeing. Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019. "1 Airlift Squadron (AMC) > Air Force
Boeing_C-40
World War I flying ace (1893–1918)
he was promoted to lieutenant on 9 August. On 15 August he joined No. 40 Squadron RFC, where he benefited from mentoring by Edward Mannock. He originally
George_McElroy
Australian fighter pilot (1891–1918)
officer of No. 1 Squadron RNAS in June 1917. On the establishment of the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918, he took command of No. 40 Squadron. Flying Royal
Roderic_Dallas
Military unit
Operations Squadron is an active squadron of the United States Air Force, based at Duke Field, Florida, with the 492d Special Operations Wing. The squadron was
524th Special Operations Squadron
524th_Special_Operations_Squadron
This is a list of past and present squadrons of the Royal New Zealand Air Force No. 1 Squadron RNZAF Code "SJ" reconnaissance / patrol bomber / Territorial
List of squadrons of the RNZAF
List_of_squadrons_of_the_RNZAF
British troop-carrier and freight transport aircraft
Force. No. 40 Squadron RNZAF No. 41 Squadron RNZAF United Kingdom Royal Air Force. No. 24 Squadron RAF (Nov 1950 - Jan 1968) No. 36 Squadron RAF (Sep 1958
Handley_Page_Hastings
1915 British biplane pusher fighter aircraft
United Kingdom Royal Flying Corps No. 5 Squadron RFC No. 29 Squadron RFC No. 40 Squadron RFC No. 41 Squadron RFC Data from The Royal Aircraft Factory
Royal_Aircraft_Factory_F.E.8
British fighter pilot and politician (1897–1988)
crash and moved on to the School of Special Flying, No. 40 Squadron, then returned to No. 43 Squadron. Now piloting the Sopwith Camel he claimed 7 more victories
Harold Balfour, 1st Baron Balfour of Inchrye
Harold_Balfour,_1st_Baron_Balfour_of_Inchrye
Navy aircraft squadrons. Deactivated or disestablished squadrons are listed in the list of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons. The U.S. Navy
List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
List_of_United_States_Navy_aircraft_squadrons
British World War I flying ace
acting-major to command a flying training squadron, but soon returned to France to take command of No. 40 Squadron following the death of its commanding officer
Arthur_Keen_(RAF_officer)
Transport unit in the Royal New Zealand Air Force
had been operated by No. 40 Squadron until that unit was re-equipped with Douglas Dakotas. As of November 1944 the squadron was conducting ten flights
No._41_Squadron_RNZAF
British World War I flying ace (1895–1918)
July 1916, and was assigned to 40 Squadron as an F.E.8 pilot. He achieved all his successes while with this squadron; on 20 October 1916, using F.E.8
Edwin_Benbow
Student body of the United States Air Force Academy
four squadrons. The number of squadrons then gradually increased at an average of four to eight per year; and by 1970, to its peak of 40 squadrons. The
United States Air Force Academy Cadet Wing
United_States_Air_Force_Academy_Cadet_Wing
Royal Air Force squadrons directory
Puma HC2 No. 34 Squadron No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron No. 36 Squadron No. 37 Squadron No. 38 Squadron No. 39 Squadron No. 40 Squadron No. 41 Test and
List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons
List_of_Royal_Air_Force_aircraft_squadrons
German World War I flying ace (1892–1918)
Lothar (40 victories) used risky, aggressive tactics, but Manfred observed maxims known as the Dicta Boelcke to assure success for both the squadron and its
Manfred_von_Richthofen
American World War I flying ace
Signal Corps. He finished his training in England and was posted to No. 40 Squadron RAF. Flying the Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a he drove down a Pfalz D
Reed_G._Landis
Former Royal Air Force operations group
Liberator bombers from the RAF Nos 148 Squadron and 178 Squadrons (334 Wing) and the SAAF 31 and 34 Squadrons (2 Wing). No. 205 Group, including the Polish
No._205_Group_RAF
US Navy aircraft squadron
VRM-40 is a Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron of the United States Navy. The squadron was established on 24 March 2022 at Naval Air Station North
VRM-40
South African Air Force general
Towards the end of World War II, Rogers was put in charge of his old squadron, 40 Squadron SAAF. After the war, Rogers accepted a permanent commission in the
Bob_Rogers_(SAAF_officer)
German fighter ace (1918–1944)
Wellington IC bombers from No. 40 Squadron RAF on a mission against Hamburg. BL-H (serial number R1330) was shot down at 01:40 near Süderstapel and BL-Z (R1461)
Helmut_Lent
New Zealand-born officer in the Royal Air Force
Bagnall was promoted to wing commander of another No. 205 Group unit, No. 40 Squadron – also equipped with Wellingtons. Bagnall, though popular and outgoing
Douglas_Rivers_Bagnall
Rhodesian-born WWI flying ace (1892–1955)
with the temporary rank of captain on 6 July, and transferred to No. 40 Squadron RFC, where on 14 July he drove down another D.III east of Douai, for
George_Lloyd_(RAF_officer)
Military unit
crashed near Waiuku. On 30 January 1944 squadron personnel were flown by Lodestar and C-47 aircraft of No. 40 Squadron to Espiritu Santo for further training
No._25_Squadron_RNZAF
German general and flying ace (1915–1995)
records show that No. 94 Squadron RAF and Flight Lieutenant D. F. O. Shelford was killed. 2 and 40 Squadron SAAF lost one P-40 and a Hurricane respectively—Lieutenants
Gustav_Rödel
American patrol bomber flying boat
Mariner in May 1962. Australia Royal Australian Air Force No. 40 Squadron RAAF No. 41 Squadron RAAF Netherlands Netherlands Naval Aviation Service VSQ 321
Martin_PBM_Mariner
List of WW1 Indian aces
Factory S.E.5a in No. 40 Squadron RAF. He is the only Indian ace of the war. Captain (later Group Captain) Arthur Peck of No. 111 Squadron RFC was credited
List of World War I flying aces from India
List_of_World_War_I_flying_aces_from_India
Allied tactical air unit during World War II
VB) 40 Squadron SAAF (Tactical Reconnaissance) (18 × Hurricane I/II/A/B) 60 Squadron SAAF (Photo Reconnaissance) (12 × Marylands) No. 208 Squadron RAF
Desert_Air_Force
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
No. 36 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps (later the Royal Air Force) was formed in 1916 at Cramlington Aerodrome, just north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in
No._36_Squadron_RAF
Mediterranean Theatre: No. 3 Squadron RAAF No. 450 Squadron RAAF (combined operations with No. 260 Squadron RAF) No. 451 Squadron RAAF Only one Hurricane (V7476)
List of Hawker Hurricane operators
List_of_Hawker_Hurricane_operators
Commander Auckland No. 6 Squadron (8 x SH-2G Super Seasprite) No. 40 Squadron (5 x C-130J Super Hercules, 2 x Boeing 757-200) No. 62 Squadron – Space Operations
Structure of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Structure_of_the_Royal_New_Zealand_Air_Force
United States Navy airport in Virginia
to Atlantic Fleet strike fighter squadrons. Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56), a Navy Reserve C-40 squadron that provides worldwide operational
Naval_Air_Station_Oceana
Family of transport and patrol bomber aircraft
Squadron RNZAF No. 4 Squadron RNZAF No. 9 Squadron RNZAF No. 40 Squadron RNZAF No. 41 Squadron RNZAF No. 42 Squadron RNZAF Portugal Portugal Air Force South
Lockheed_Hudson
British flying ace (1895–1992)
but in May returned to France when posted to No. 40 Squadron as a flight commander. The squadron was the first unit to be equipped with the FE.8. In
Frederick_Powell
Military unit
headquarters for three fighter squadrons in Alaska that had been assigned to XI Fighter Command and flew a mix of Curtiss P-40 Warhawks and Lockheed P-38
343d_Wing
Australian military operation
2nd Military Police Platoon One Boeing 757-200, No. 40 Squadron RNZAF One C-130H, No. 40 Squadron RNZAF HMNZS Endeavour HMNZS Canterbury HMNZS Te Kaha
Operation_Astute
Indian World War I flying ace (1898–1918)
to fly. He was transferred to Captain George McElroy's flight in No. 40 Squadron in June 1918. On his return to active service, Roy achieved ten victories
Indra_Lal_Roy
Military unit
The 25th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The squadron was assigned as a Day
25th_Aero_Squadron
New Zealand air force marshal
1 Squadron, which flew the B170 Bristol Freighter at that time. He later held flying posts on No. 41 Squadron RNZAF based in Singapore and No. 40 Squadron
Peter_Stockwell
In September 1941 he was posted to No. 40 Squadron SAAF which was then back in South Africa, the squadron's personnel were flown to Egypt to join the
Johannes_Gouws
No. 8 Squadron RAAF No. 33 Squadron RAAF No. 34 Squadron RAAF No. 35 Squadron RAAF No. 36 Squadron RAAF No. 37 Squadron RAAF No. 38 Squadron RAAF Royal
List of Douglas C-47 Skytrain operators
List_of_Douglas_C-47_Skytrain_operators
Royal New Zealand Air Force officer (1923–2014)
Bolt held two different squadron commands as the Commanding Officer of No. 40 Squadron RNZAF and No. 24 (Commonwealth) Squadron RAF. During the ANZUS crisis
Richard_Bolt_(RNZAF_officer)
New Zealand-British Royal Air Force Air Marshal (1906–1992)
appointed Officer Commanding No. 84 Squadron in 1938 and then served in the Second World War, taking charge of No. 40 Squadron in June 1940. He joined the Air
Denis_Barnett
Former Royal Air Force station in West Sussex, England
Additional units: No. 14 Squadron RAF during 1919 No. 32 Squadron RAF during 1919 No. 40 Squadron RAF during 1919 No. 41 Squadron RAF during 1919 No. 82
RAF_Tangmere
Canadian flying ace
Training Squadron in Canada, beginning perhaps as early as August 1917, when it moved overseas. This interruption to his training shunted him off to No. 40 Squadron
William_Stanley_Jenkins
Welsh World War I flying ace
1918, he returned to the front as the flight commander of A Flight, No. 40 Squadron RAF.[citation needed] Chidlaw-Roberts was one of the RAF pilots who served
Robert_L._Chidlaw-Roberts
549 Air Wing 40 Squadron – Wadi el Jandali (Ka-52E) 41 Squadron – Wadi al Jandali (Ka-52E) 43 Squadron - Borg al Arab (Mi-24V) 45 Squadron – Wadi al Jandali
Structure of the Egyptian Air Force
Structure_of_the_Egyptian_Air_Force
Military unit
VP-40 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 55 (VP-55) on 1 August 1940, redesignated Patrol Squadron 74
VP-40
French WW1 fighter aircraft
Squadron RFC No. 14 Squadron RFC No. 17 Squadron RFC No. 29 Squadron RFC No. 40 Squadron RFC No. 60 Squadron RFC No. 67 Squadron RFC No. 111 Squadron
Nieuport_27
Military unit
Aero Squadron was a unit of the United States Army Air Service that fought on the Western Front during World War I. As a day pursuit (fighter) squadron, its
148th_Aero_Squadron
Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
Number 39 Squadron is an inactive squadron of the Royal Air Force. It last operated the General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper from Creech AFB, Nevada, between January
No._39_Squadron_RAF
Netherlands Air and Space Force New Zealand Royal New Zealand Air Force No. 40 Squadron RNZAF, RNZAF Base Auckland Nigeria Nigerian Air Force 301 Heavy Airlift
List of Lockheed C-130 Hercules operators
List_of_Lockheed_C-130_Hercules_operators
UK military intelligence analysis facility in Cambridgeshire, England
40 Squadron between 1939 and 1941. No. 57 Squadron between 1940 and 1940. No. 57 Squadron for a second time between 1940 and 1940. No. 83 Squadron for
RAF_Wyton
French WW1 fighter aircraft
Squadron RFC No. 6 Squadron RFC No. 11 Squadron RFC No. 14 Squadron RFC No. 29 Squadron RFC No. 40 Squadron RFC No. 60 Squadron RFC No. 111 Squadron RFC
Nieuport_17
German soldier and aviator
Crundall of Naval 8 Squadron RNAS (who survived), on a morning sortie. In the afternoon, he claimed another ace, 40 Squadron's Captain John Henry Tudhope
Adolf_Ritter_von_Tutschek
1934 bomber airplane family by Hawker
Squadron RAF - December 1935 to August 1938 No. 24 Squadron RAF - Communications use. No. 34 Squadron RAF - January 1936 to July 1938 No. 40 Squadron
Hawker_Hind
Royal Aircraft Factory aircraft
1918-August 1919 No. 30 Squadron RAF No. 32 Squadron RAF, February 1918-March 1919 No. 40 Squadron RAF, October 1917-January 1919 No. 41 Squadron RAF, October 1917-January
Royal_Aircraft_Factory_S.E.5
Branch of the South African National Defence Force
3 Squadron, 11 Squadron, 12 Squadron, 14 Squadron, 40 Squadron, 41 Squadron, 50 Squadron and 60 Squadron). During this campaign, the SAAF formed a Close
South_African_Air_Force
Military unit
No. 14 Squadron RNZAF is a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed during the Second World War, it served in the Solomon Islands campaign and
No._14_Squadron_RNZAF
Military unit of the United States Air Force
The 28th Bomb Squadron is a squadron of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the 7th Operations Group, Global Strike Command, stationed at Dyess
28th_Bomb_Squadron
Nieuport in C Flight, 40 Squadron. On 9 August 1917, he destroyed a German observation balloon over Arras for his first victory. The squadron re-equipped with
William_Leeming_Harrison
Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
No. 112 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It served in both the First World War and Second World War and was active for three periods during
No._112_Squadron_RAF
Trainer aircraft family by Aermacchi
Mk.1s and 73 Mk.2s 4 Squadron SAAF 5 Squadron SAAF 6 Squadron SAAF 7 Squadron SAAF 8 Squadron SAAF 24 Squadron SAAF 40 Squadron SAAF 85 Combat Flying
Aermacchi_MB-326
Squadron RAF No. 30 Squadron RAF No. 34 Squadron RAF No. 35 Squadron RAF No. 39 Squadron RAF No. 40 Squadron RAF No. 42 Squadron RAF No. 44 Squadron RAF
List of Bristol Blenheim operators
List_of_Bristol_Blenheim_operators
British flying ace (1897–1996)
1917. He would not score again until late 1917, when he was assigned to 40 Squadron to train as a flight commander on Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5s. He began
Gwilym_Hugh_Lewis
Military unit
During World War II, the 17th Pursuit Squadron participated in the defense of the Philippines flying the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and garnering the first American
17th_Weapons_Squadron
Squadron RAF No. 23 Squadron RAF No. 25 Squadron RAF No. 29 Squadron RAF No. 41 Squadron RAF No. 64 Squadron RAF No. 65 Squadron RAF No. 74 Squadron RAF
List of Hawker Hart and variants operators
List_of_Hawker_Hart_and_variants_operators
Australian flying ace (1894–1972)
battle the following year, to fly a S.E.5a single-seat fighter in No. 40 Squadron RAF. He would score three more wins while with them. His Distinguished
Arthur_Thomas_Drinkwater
British WWI flying ace
November 1914. In April 1915, he began flying as an observer/gunner in 11 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps, and was promoted to lieutenant on 1 December
John_Quested_(officer)
Military unit
The 510th Fighter Squadron is part of the 31st Operations Group at Aviano Air Base, Italy. It is a combat-ready F-16CM fighter squadron prepared to deploy
510th_Fighter_Squadron
has media related to Squadron emblems of the United States Air Force. This is a list of United States Air Force fighter squadrons. It covers units considered
List of United States Air Force fighter squadrons
List_of_United_States_Air_Force_fighter_squadrons
After training, he was deployed to France where he was assigned to No. 40 Squadron RAF. Like fellow American Frank Luke, Bennett was fond of shooting down
Louis_Bennett_Jr.
related to Squadron emblems of the United States Air Force. This is a list of United States Air Force bomb squadrons. It covers all squadrons that were
List of United States Air Force bomb squadrons
List_of_United_States_Air_Force_bomb_squadrons
United Kingdom, and joined No. 34 Squadron at Netheravon. He transferred to No. 34 Squadron, then to No. 24 Squadron in early summer of 1916. On 18 June
Harry_Wood_(aviator)
Royal Air Force air combat support station in Cambridgeshire, England
initially created for A Flight of No. 38 (Home Defence) Squadron. In common with other Home Defence squadrons at the time it was used for training during the
RAF_Wittering
United States Air Force combat squadron
is one of two squadrons of Block 40 F-16C/Ds at Kunsan, flying the Fighting Falcon since 1981. The 35th is one of the oldest squadrons in the United States
35th_Fighter_Squadron
successful instructional tour with the Czechs being posted away to No. 40 Squadron RAF for a second tour of ops. His commanding officer was "Pick" Pickard
Thomas_Kirby-Green
Commodore Richard Atcherley on April 11, 1943, in Tripoli. The 99th Fighter Squadron (one of the Tuskegee Airmen units) was assigned to the XII Air Support
Northwest African Tactical Air Force
Northwest_African_Tactical_Air_Force
United States Air Force combat squadron
The 36th Fighter Squadron is part of the US Air Force's 51st Operations Group at Osan Air Base, South Korea. It operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting
36th_Fighter_Squadron
Flying Corps squadrons with date and location of foundation. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the aviation arm of the British Army. Squadrons were the main
List of Royal Flying Corps squadrons
List_of_Royal_Flying_Corps_squadrons
Military unit
with P-40 Kittyhawk and later with the Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair fighter bombers. The squadron was formed in November 1943 equipped with the P-40 Kittyhawk
No._19_Squadron_RNZAF
Military unit
The 28th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The squadron was assigned as a Day
28th_Aero_Squadron
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v. t.
A fleet of armed ships; a squadron. Specifically, the Spanish fleet which was sent to assail England, a. d. 1558.
n.
To tell off or appoint for a particular service, as an officer, a troop, or a squadron.
n.
A captain commanding a squadron, or a division of a fleet, or having the temporary rank of rear admiral.
n.
The vessel which carries the commanding officer of a fleet or squadron and flies his distinctive flag or pennant.
n.
The act of adjusting to a line; arrangement in a line or lines; the state of being so adjusted; a formation in a straight line; also, the line of adjustment; esp., an imaginary line to regulate the formation of troops or of a squadron.
n.
An elementary substance; a metal which combined with oxygen forms lime. It is of a pale yellow color, tenacious, and malleable. It is a member of the alkaline earth group of elements. Atomic weight 40. Symbol Ca.
n.
A body of troops formed in a square, esp. one formed to resist a charge of cavalry; a squadron.
n.
A familiar for the flagship, or for the principal vessel of a squadron or fleet.
n.
Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.
n.
Pepsin modified by exposure to a temperature of from 40¡ to 60¡ C.
a.
Formed into squadrons, or squares.
n.
A symbol expressing forty units; as, 40, or xl.
n.
A condition of the score beginning whenever each side has won three strokes in the same game (also reckoned "40 all"), and reverted to as often as a tie is made until one of the sides secures two successive strokes following a tie or deuce, which decides the game.
n.
A fat, liquid at ordinary temperatures, but solidifying at temperatures below 0¡ C., found abundantly in both the animal and vegetable kingdoms (see Palmitin). It dissolves solid fats, especially at 30-40¡ C. Chemically, olein is a glyceride of oleic acid; and, as three molecules of the acid are united to one molecule of glyceryl to form the fat, it is technically known as triolein. It is also called elain.
n.
The curving extremity of the wing of an army or of a squadron drawn up in a crescentlike form.
n.
A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron.
n.
An officer who ranks next above a captain; sometimes, by courtesy, the senior captain of a squadron. The rank of commodore corresponds with that of brigadier general in the army.
n.
A body of cavarly comparising two companies or troops, and averging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men.
n.
A number of ships so arranged as to follow one another in single or double file or in squadrons; -- in distinction from "line", where they are side by side.
n.
A silver coin of Florence, first struck in the twelfth century, and noted for its beauty. The name is given to different coins in different countries. The florin of England, first minted in 1849, is worth two shillings, or about 48 cents; the florin of the Netherlands, about 40 cents; of Austria, about 36 cents.