1 Sqn 21.5.40:
A patrol was carried out over ST. QUENTIN by 6 aircraft. Unfortunately British Intelligence seemed to be all at sea. Apparently they had no definite information to the effect that ST. QUENTIN was occupied by the German forces. The patrol under the impression that they were over allied territory, were at 2,000 feet, and ran into concentrated A.A. Fire. Sgt. Albonico dived down to ground level, to show his marking's, thinking that it was a British unit and must have been hit as he was posted as missing. F/O. Brown saw a Heinkel reconnaissance machine beneath him and dived through the A.A. Fire causing the German machine to crash with a well placed burst.
Base Changes
4 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Clairmarais
17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Debden
57 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Wyton
59 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Andover
111 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Digby
114 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Nantes
Action This Day
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RE: Action This Day
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 22.5.40:
In the morning "B" Flight sighted a JU.88 and gave chase. It must have been a very special type and although 3 Hurricanes gave chase for 40 miles, they were unable to get within range. One has omitted to mention that Sgt. Soper shook himself to the core on the 20th. His story is that his machine was set on fire whilst attacking a HE.111 - Apparently, although it seems hardly credible, he managed to put out the flames by diving vertically. After pulling out of the dive the cockpit was inundated with Glycol and Sgt. Roper being unable to see and not being definitely sure the fire was out, made a practically blind landing - wheels up, and knocked himself out on the base of the reflector sight. From there he thumbed and hiked his way to CHATEAU THIERRY.
Base Changes
13 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Abbeville
85 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Debden
105 Sqn(Non-OP) moved to Nantes
In the morning "B" Flight sighted a JU.88 and gave chase. It must have been a very special type and although 3 Hurricanes gave chase for 40 miles, they were unable to get within range. One has omitted to mention that Sgt. Soper shook himself to the core on the 20th. His story is that his machine was set on fire whilst attacking a HE.111 - Apparently, although it seems hardly credible, he managed to put out the flames by diving vertically. After pulling out of the dive the cockpit was inundated with Glycol and Sgt. Roper being unable to see and not being definitely sure the fire was out, made a practically blind landing - wheels up, and knocked himself out on the base of the reflector sight. From there he thumbed and hiked his way to CHATEAU THIERRY.
Base Changes
13 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Abbeville
85 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Debden
105 Sqn(Non-OP) moved to Nantes
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 23.5.40:
The Squadron was ordered to send twelve machines to attack dive bombers between ARRAS and VALENCIENNES. They took off and passed south of PARIS, landing at ROUEN to refuel. There we waited for an hour to give 73 Squadron time to carry out same mission. The weather was taking a turn for the worse and we arrived over ARRAS at 2,000 feet, with cloud down to ground level in front. Two thirds of the pilots on this mission were under fire for the first time and the A.A. encountered at so low an altitude was deadly accurate. Instructions were given by F/Lt. Warcup were given over the R/T to open out and carry out evasive tactics. The Hun gunners were confused since our a/c were all over the sky aerobating themselves in to a stupor. It was most noticeable the German A.A. batteries consisted of never less than 4 guns and in many cases 10 strung across an corn field in lines. Height of burst was always dead accurate and the <unreadable> criss crossed with red lines of shell fire from quick firing Bofors guns. The lead aircraft disappeared in to a wall of cloud and the remainder whilst sitting around picking shrapnel out of their teeth, so to speak. As there was quite obviously no dive bombers about <unreadable> locality was becoming increasingly unsanitary and no useful purpose being served, other than that of offering target practice to the Huns, everyone returned home. F/Lt. Warcup, however, carried out a tour on his own under the impression 11 men were behind him - a mistake!!! brought to his notice by the advent of 6 M.E.109's who took turns to shoot bits off his tail. He arrived back at ROUEN with a terrible <unreadable> about 15 mins, after the rest of the Squadron had landed. Whilst refueling, a high flying HE 111 passed over and 4 of our machines took off in pursuit. Sgt. Clowes, F/Lt. Warcup and F/O. Thom got within range and attacked individually. The enemy machine was last seen loosing height and giving off clouds of smoke with wheels down, before disappearing into the low cloud, it may be presumed to have crashed. Sgt. Clowes mentioned that whilst carrying out a stern attack, the rear gunner fired at him what appeared to be a stream of mesh netting intended to envelope his airscrew. No other details are yet to hand, and it is open to conjecture.
Base Changes
3 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Wick
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
First and Last Operational Missions
149 Sqn(Mildenhall) flew its last OM in the Wellington IA
The Squadron was ordered to send twelve machines to attack dive bombers between ARRAS and VALENCIENNES. They took off and passed south of PARIS, landing at ROUEN to refuel. There we waited for an hour to give 73 Squadron time to carry out same mission. The weather was taking a turn for the worse and we arrived over ARRAS at 2,000 feet, with cloud down to ground level in front. Two thirds of the pilots on this mission were under fire for the first time and the A.A. encountered at so low an altitude was deadly accurate. Instructions were given by F/Lt. Warcup were given over the R/T to open out and carry out evasive tactics. The Hun gunners were confused since our a/c were all over the sky aerobating themselves in to a stupor. It was most noticeable the German A.A. batteries consisted of never less than 4 guns and in many cases 10 strung across an corn field in lines. Height of burst was always dead accurate and the <unreadable> criss crossed with red lines of shell fire from quick firing Bofors guns. The lead aircraft disappeared in to a wall of cloud and the remainder whilst sitting around picking shrapnel out of their teeth, so to speak. As there was quite obviously no dive bombers about <unreadable> locality was becoming increasingly unsanitary and no useful purpose being served, other than that of offering target practice to the Huns, everyone returned home. F/Lt. Warcup, however, carried out a tour on his own under the impression 11 men were behind him - a mistake!!! brought to his notice by the advent of 6 M.E.109's who took turns to shoot bits off his tail. He arrived back at ROUEN with a terrible <unreadable> about 15 mins, after the rest of the Squadron had landed. Whilst refueling, a high flying HE 111 passed over and 4 of our machines took off in pursuit. Sgt. Clowes, F/Lt. Warcup and F/O. Thom got within range and attacked individually. The enemy machine was last seen loosing height and giving off clouds of smoke with wheels down, before disappearing into the low cloud, it may be presumed to have crashed. Sgt. Clowes mentioned that whilst carrying out a stern attack, the rear gunner fired at him what appeared to be a stream of mesh netting intended to envelope his airscrew. No other details are yet to hand, and it is open to conjecture.
Base Changes
3 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Wick
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
First and Last Operational Missions
149 Sqn(Mildenhall) flew its last OM in the Wellington IA
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 24.5.40
The mainstay of the Squadron today left for England. F/Lt. Walker, Hanks, F/O. Kilmartin, Stratton, Palmer, P/O. Mould and Lewis, Sgt, Soper and our C.O. S/Ldr. Halahan, all of whom will probably help train new Fighter Squadrons. Between them since the outbreak of the War they have accounted for something like 100 enemy aircraft. S/Ldr. Halahan's place has now been taken by S/Ldr. D.A. Pemberton (33036) who has the Herculean task of whipping in to shape some 12 brand new pilots. In addition we have received 3 replacements F/Lt. Warcup (already mentioned) and 2 P/Os from a Spitfire Squadron.
Base Changes
4 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Hawkinge
17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Kenley
87 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Debden
First and Last Operational Missions
51 Sqn(Dishforth) flew its last OM in the Whitley IV
The mainstay of the Squadron today left for England. F/Lt. Walker, Hanks, F/O. Kilmartin, Stratton, Palmer, P/O. Mould and Lewis, Sgt, Soper and our C.O. S/Ldr. Halahan, all of whom will probably help train new Fighter Squadrons. Between them since the outbreak of the War they have accounted for something like 100 enemy aircraft. S/Ldr. Halahan's place has now been taken by S/Ldr. D.A. Pemberton (33036) who has the Herculean task of whipping in to shape some 12 brand new pilots. In addition we have received 3 replacements F/Lt. Warcup (already mentioned) and 2 P/Os from a Spitfire Squadron.
Base Changes
4 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Hawkinge
17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Kenley
87 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Debden
First and Last Operational Missions
51 Sqn(Dishforth) flew its last OM in the Whitley IV
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 25.5.40:
Today P/O. Thom is missing. A patrol was carried out between LAON and CHAUNY covering ground operations. The flight was continuously harassed by accurate A.A. Fire and towards the end of the patrol P/O. Thom appeared to be hit. The Flight was flying due south at the time, but for some unaccountable reasons he whipped round and headed north in to enemy territory. We have heard nothing and must conclude he either crashed or landed safely and was taken prisoner. Our great difficulty to date has been to keep the Squadron up to strength as far as machines are concerned. It has been noticed that on a patrol that has no apparent results as many as 2 or 3 aircraft out of 6 may be struck by shrapnel and on return to aerodrome it has been necessary to write off all 3 as u/s, due to lack of servicing and proper maintenance facilities. At a Home Unit practically every unit machine to date could have been made serviceable withing a week at the outside. Wastage of aircraft has been in the neighbourhood of 35, and 10 of which have actually crashed. Apparently, we in France are the Poor Relations. Hurricanes litter the pools in England, yet a Squadron out here seldom has more than 10 out of 16 aircraft serviceable at a time.
Base Changes
4 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Ringway
19 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Duxford
Today P/O. Thom is missing. A patrol was carried out between LAON and CHAUNY covering ground operations. The flight was continuously harassed by accurate A.A. Fire and towards the end of the patrol P/O. Thom appeared to be hit. The Flight was flying due south at the time, but for some unaccountable reasons he whipped round and headed north in to enemy territory. We have heard nothing and must conclude he either crashed or landed safely and was taken prisoner. Our great difficulty to date has been to keep the Squadron up to strength as far as machines are concerned. It has been noticed that on a patrol that has no apparent results as many as 2 or 3 aircraft out of 6 may be struck by shrapnel and on return to aerodrome it has been necessary to write off all 3 as u/s, due to lack of servicing and proper maintenance facilities. At a Home Unit practically every unit machine to date could have been made serviceable withing a week at the outside. Wastage of aircraft has been in the neighbourhood of 35, and 10 of which have actually crashed. Apparently, we in France are the Poor Relations. Hurricanes litter the pools in England, yet a Squadron out here seldom has more than 10 out of 16 aircraft serviceable at a time.
Base Changes
4 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Ringway
19 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Duxford
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 26.5.40:
"A" Flight did safety first patrol at 5.30 a.m. led by S/Ldr. Pemberton, but nothing was seen. Later in the morning "A" Flight was ordered to patrol enemy territory over OCHAMP to cover Battle sent to bomb aerodrome. No enemy machines were sighted but the formation was heavily engaged by A.A. Whilst on this patrol P/O. Dibnah, flying with F/O. Brown & Salmon in the leading section was struck in the thigh and curved away under the section making for friendly territory. He put up a stout show, managed to fly nearly 30 miles before crashing near NANCY. "B" Flight covered a Potez 63 engaged on an important photographic mission in the afternoon.
Base Changes
18 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Gatwick
32 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Wittering
46 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Bardufoss
87 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Church Fenton
"A" Flight did safety first patrol at 5.30 a.m. led by S/Ldr. Pemberton, but nothing was seen. Later in the morning "A" Flight was ordered to patrol enemy territory over OCHAMP to cover Battle sent to bomb aerodrome. No enemy machines were sighted but the formation was heavily engaged by A.A. Whilst on this patrol P/O. Dibnah, flying with F/O. Brown & Salmon in the leading section was struck in the thigh and curved away under the section making for friendly territory. He put up a stout show, managed to fly nearly 30 miles before crashing near NANCY. "B" Flight covered a Potez 63 engaged on an important photographic mission in the afternoon.
Base Changes
18 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Gatwick
32 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Wittering
46 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Bardufoss
87 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Church Fenton
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 27.5.40:
F/O. Brown led a patrol on the Sennesous Line. Nothing important to relate except that two machines were struck by A.A., luckily not seriously.
Base Changes
57 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Gatwick
74 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Leconfield
79 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Digby
F/O. Brown led a patrol on the Sennesous Line. Nothing important to relate except that two machines were struck by A.A., luckily not seriously.
Base Changes
57 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Gatwick
74 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Leconfield
79 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Digby
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 28.5.40:
F/O. McDonald, our intelligence officer, has been invalided home and replaced by F/Lt. Barber from H.Q., A.A.S.F. Several patrols were carried out, but nothing was encountered. We have been receiving daily visits from single reconnaissance machines who always appear over our aerodrome between 4 & 6 in the afternoon. Our landing ground is merely a collection of fields which have been rolled where necessary. The crop of wheat, clover, rye and oats will stand, thus forming an excellent natural camouflage. We have not yet been bombed and it seems reasonable to assume that the site of this aerodrome has not been definitely located by the high flying Heinkels.
Base Changes
41 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
47 Sqn(Wellesley) moved to Erkown
54 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Catterick
65 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Kirton-in-Lindsey
F/O. McDonald, our intelligence officer, has been invalided home and replaced by F/Lt. Barber from H.Q., A.A.S.F. Several patrols were carried out, but nothing was encountered. We have been receiving daily visits from single reconnaissance machines who always appear over our aerodrome between 4 & 6 in the afternoon. Our landing ground is merely a collection of fields which have been rolled where necessary. The crop of wheat, clover, rye and oats will stand, thus forming an excellent natural camouflage. We have not yet been bombed and it seems reasonable to assume that the site of this aerodrome has not been definitely located by the high flying Heinkels.
Base Changes
41 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
47 Sqn(Wellesley) moved to Erkown
54 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Catterick
65 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Kirton-in-Lindsey
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 29.5.40:
F/O. Salmon was sent to make a preliminary survey of another section of France to which it may be necessary for us to move. He departed by road with 2/Lt. Demozay and returned in a Luxury 7 place transport plane loaned by the French Air Force. Usual patrols.
Base Changes
66 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Coltishall
F/O. Salmon was sent to make a preliminary survey of another section of France to which it may be necessary for us to move. He departed by road with 2/Lt. Demozay and returned in a Luxury 7 place transport plane loaned by the French Air Force. Usual patrols.
Base Changes
66 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Coltishall
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 30.5.40:
The weather today has been very bad and nothing but practice flights were carried out.
Base Changes
111 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to North Weald
139 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to West Raynham
The weather today has been very bad and nothing but practice flights were carried out.
Base Changes
111 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to North Weald
139 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to West Raynham
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 31.5.40:
Another day of inactivity except for various practice flights carried out by some of our newly arrived pilots, who carried out attacks in accordance with instructions given out over the R/T. In the afternoon several bombers came over. F/O. Brown promoted to Acting Flt/Lt.
Base Changes
23 Sqn(Blenheim IF) moved to Collyweston
43 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Tangmere
56 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Digby
114 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Wattisham
First and Last Operational Missions
37 Sqn(Feltwell) flew its first OM in the Wellington IC
Another day of inactivity except for various practice flights carried out by some of our newly arrived pilots, who carried out attacks in accordance with instructions given out over the R/T. In the afternoon several bombers came over. F/O. Brown promoted to Acting Flt/Lt.
Base Changes
23 Sqn(Blenheim IF) moved to Collyweston
43 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Tangmere
56 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Digby
114 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Wattisham
First and Last Operational Missions
37 Sqn(Feltwell) flew its first OM in the Wellington IC
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 1.6.40:
Usual patrols.
Base Changes
13 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Hooton Park
53 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Eastchurch
72 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Gravesend
Usual patrols.
Base Changes
13 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Hooton Park
53 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Eastchurch
72 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Gravesend
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 2.6.40:
Usual patrols.
Base Changes
16 Sqn(Lysander II) moved to Redhill
First and Last Operational Missions
2 Sqn(Bekesbourne) flew its last OM in the Lysander I
39 Sqn(Sheikh Othman - Blenheim I) flew its first mission of the war
Usual patrols.
Base Changes
16 Sqn(Lysander II) moved to Redhill
First and Last Operational Missions
2 Sqn(Bekesbourne) flew its last OM in the Lysander I
39 Sqn(Sheikh Othman - Blenheim I) flew its first mission of the war
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 3.6.40:
Squadron moved to CHATEAUDUN. Aircraft left at 04.15 hours. Road party arrived 17.00 hours.
Base Changes
56 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Wittering
73 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Echemines
88 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Moisy
150 Sqn(BattleI) moved to Houssay
Squadron moved to CHATEAUDUN. Aircraft left at 04.15 hours. Road party arrived 17.00 hours.
Base Changes
56 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Wittering
73 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Echemines
88 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Moisy
150 Sqn(BattleI) moved to Houssay
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 4.6.40:
Squadron left for ROUEN(Boos) 04.00 hours to operate. Large formations of Dorniers & Heinkels, escorted by large numbers of ME.110's sighted. Approximately 130 in all. Believed 6 or 8 shot down. P/O. Hillcoat crashed, but safely. P/O. Hancock crashed on Boos Aerodrome.
Base Changes
32 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Biggin Hill
54 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
56 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to North Weald
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Northolt
103 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Ozouer-le-Doyen
111 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Croydon
Squadron left for ROUEN(Boos) 04.00 hours to operate. Large formations of Dorniers & Heinkels, escorted by large numbers of ME.110's sighted. Approximately 130 in all. Believed 6 or 8 shot down. P/O. Hillcoat crashed, but safely. P/O. Hancock crashed on Boos Aerodrome.
Base Changes
32 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Biggin Hill
54 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
56 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to North Weald
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Northolt
103 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Ozouer-le-Doyen
111 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Croydon
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 5.6.40:
Usual patrols from Boos and Beaumont-le-Roger.
Base Changes
19 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Duxford
65 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
79 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Biggin Hill
First and Last Operational Missions
42 Sqn(Thorney Island) flies its first OM in the Beaufort I
Usual patrols from Boos and Beaumont-le-Roger.
Base Changes
19 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Duxford
65 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
79 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Biggin Hill
First and Last Operational Missions
42 Sqn(Thorney Island) flies its first OM in the Beaufort I
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Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
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warshipbuilder
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 6.6.40:
Usual patrols from Boos and Beaumont-le-Roger.
Base Changes
17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Hawkinge
72 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Acklington
74 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Rochford
142 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Villiers-Faux
Usual patrols from Boos and Beaumont-le-Roger.
Base Changes
17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Hawkinge
72 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Acklington
74 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Rochford
142 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Villiers-Faux
warshipbuilder
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
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warshipbuilder
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 7.6.40
Usual patrols from Boos and Beaumont-le-Roger.
Base Changes
73 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Raudin
Usual patrols from Boos and Beaumont-le-Roger.
Base Changes
73 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Raudin
warshipbuilder
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
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warshipbuilder
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 8.6.40
No. 242 Squadron arrived from Chateaudun.
Base Changes
2 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Hatfield
4 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Linton-on-Ouse
12 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Souge
17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Le Mans
26 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to West Malling
41 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Catterick
No. 242 Squadron arrived from Chateaudun.
Base Changes
2 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Hatfield
4 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to Linton-on-Ouse
12 Sqn(Battle I) moved to Souge
17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Le Mans
26 Sqn(Lysanders) moved to West Malling
41 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Catterick
warshipbuilder
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
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warshipbuilder
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RE: Action This Day
1 Sqn 9.6.40:
Usual patrols.
Base Changes
59 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Odiham
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
Usual patrols.
Base Changes
59 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Odiham
92 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Hornchurch
warshipbuilder
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/
Any ship can be a minesweeper, once.
ED/BTR Ressurection Project
https://www.bombercommandmuseumarchives.ca/