On 10th February 1940, No.212 reformed at Heston to carry out strategic photographic reconnaissance duties in France working closely with the Photographic Development Unit.It was intended to have three detachments each of 3 Spitfires.No.212 was equipped with Blenheims.After flying some operational missions the detachment in France was forced to evacuate its baase on 14th June 1940 and the squadron was absorbed by the Photographic Development Unit on 18th June 1940, which was then redesignated the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit on the 8th July
Model wingspan 156mm,