squadrons participating in bombing operations against crossings of the Meuse during the German breakthrough between Sedan and Dinant, 12–14 May 1940. Normandy 1944. For operations supporting the Allied landings in Normandy, the establishment of the lodgement area and the subsequent breakthrough, June to August 1944. North Africa 1942–1943. For operations in connection with the campaign in French North Africa from the initial landings in Algeria to the expulsion of the Axis Powers from Tunisia, 8 November 1942 to 13 May 1943. North Burma 1943–1944. For the supply by air of General Wingate's first long-range penetration into North Burma, February to June 1943; and for the air supply and support of his second expedition, 5 March to 26 June 1944. Norway 1940. For operations over Norway during the German invasion, 9 April to 9 June 1940. Applicable to squadrons based in Norway and those operating from home bases. Pacific 1941–1945. For operations against the Japanese in the Pacific theatre throughout the war with Japan, 8 December 1941 to 15 August 1945. Rhine. For operations in support of the battle for the Rhine crossing, 8 February to 24 March 1945. Ruhr 1940–1945. For bombardment of the Ruhr Area by aircraft of Bomber Command. Russia 1941–1945. For operations from Russian bases. Salerno. For operations in support of the Allied landings in Italy, 9–16 September 1943. Sicily 1943. For operations in furtherance of the conquest of Sicily by aircraft based in Africa, Malta and Sicily, 1 July to 17 August 1943. South East Europe 1942–1945. For operations over Yugoslavia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. Special Operations. For operations by squadrons regularly assigned to special duties, i.e. the succour of resistance movements in enemy-occupied countries by dropping supplies and by introducing and evacuating personnel by air from the formation of the first special duty flight (20 August 1940), after the fall of France, to VE and VJ Days respectively. Syria 1941. For operations over Syria during the campaign against the Vichy French, 8 June to 12 July 1941. The Dams. For squadrons participating in the operations for breaching the Mohne, Eder, Serpe and Kembs Dams, May 1943 to October 1944. See Operation Chastise. Tirpitz. For operations resulting in the sinking of Tirpitz. Walcheren. For operations in support of the capture of the island of Walcheren, 3 October to 9 November 1944. Post 1945 Battle honours Korea 1950–1953. Limited to the three RAF Sunderland flying boat