The squadron was again reformed on 15 June 1936, with Avro Ansons as part of the new RAF Coastal Command, initially as a training squadron but later assigned to maritime patrols.
The squadron was reformed at RAF Manston from a flight of No.48 Squadron on 15 June 1936, with Avro Ansons as part of the new RAF Coastal Command. It initially operated as a training squadron, but later assigned to maritime patrols.