Action This Day

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This is a daily diary of events that happened 80 years ago on "this day". I choose the squadron at random, based on what information I have on hand. I will keep it up until A) I get tired of doing it or B) May 8, 2025.

[mark dolby]

Please don't give it up, it's one of the first things I go to each morning.

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401 Sqn RCAF (Biggin Hill – Spitfire VB) 29.1.42

The Squadron spent the early part of the morning in training and practice. Later aircraft were ordered to patrol convoy. This lasted until 1415 hours. No incidents were reported.

Base Changes

616 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Kings Cliffe

First and Last Operational Missions

86 Sqn (St. Eval) flew its last OM in the Beaufort I
502 Sqn (Docking) flew its last OM in the Whitley V

[taffjones]

Yes Please don't give this up.

It's also one of the things I look forward to each day. Especially where you give info on the Aircrew's lost.

Being Ex Army it strikes a chord with me that people who lost their lives are remembered and brings home to people what a large % of Bomber command were killed or taken as PoW's.

One of the most remarkable people I have ever met (In Combat Stress a British charity for veterans who suffer from PTSD) was shot down over Berlin in 41. His experience as a PoW in a camp next to one for Polish/Russian PoW's until they were liberated by the Russian's after taking part in the infamous death march were eye opening. Especially as they were told by the Russian's that they had a choice of taking part as infantry in the assault on Berlin or being shipped to Russia. That night He and quite a few others escaped from the camp the Russian's had liberated and went on the run until they made it to American lines about 1 month later.

I have the greatest respect for these men [&o] [&o][&o] and your thread does them justice.

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61 Sqn(Woolfox Lodge –Manchester I) 31.1.42

ATTACK ON BATTLECRUISERS AT BREST

1755 The following aircraft took-off on operational flights:-

Manchester aircraft L. 7396 piloted by F/Lt. Page failed to return to base.
“ “ L. 7470 “ “ P/O. Gunther dropped bombs and returned to base.
“ “ L. 7458 “ “ F/O. Archibald “ “ “ “ “ “
“ “ L. 7516 “ “ F/Sgt. Noble returned to base with bomb load.
“ “ L. 7492 “ “ P/O. Searby dropped bombs and returned to base.
“ “ R.5787 “ “ F/O. Parsons failed to return to base.
“ “ L.7521 “ “ F/O. MacNaughton dropped bombs and returned to base.
“ “ L.7477 “ “ P/O. Smith dropped bombs and returned to base.
“ “ L.7472 “ “ F/O. Fraser failed to return to base.

ADDENDUM –Manchester I L7936, crew, F/L. HCS Page, P/O. DL Atkinson, P/O. AG Burt RAAF, Sgt. TA Evans, Sgt. LW Dunn, Sgt. HE Turner, Sgt. RS Jones, S/Ldr. TNC Burrough DFC. Was last heard transmitting distress signals, which were plotted some 50 miles S of Plymouth, Devon. Two RN Destroyers on convoy escort duty in the Channel were detached to make a search of the area, but nothing was found. Later the body of F/L. Page was washed onto the Scillies. The rest of the crew have no known graves. S/Ldr. Burrough, a 5 Group Staff Officer, was flying as an official observer.
Manchester I L7472, crew, F/Lt. DR Fraser, Sgt. GH Marshall, F/Lt. WH Hannigan, F/Sgt. WH Shorrock RCAF, Sgt. AW Hadley, Sgt. BH Mullen, Sgt. SJ MacLean RCAF, F/Sgt. TW Walsh. Coned by searchlights and soon afterward hit by flak and set on fire. Moments later, the Manchester clipped a balloon cable, after which part of the crew baled out S of Brest. Sgt. MacLean RCAF became trapped in the escape hatch and despite strenuous efforts by F/Lt. Fraser to pull him free, he drowned as the bomber sank. Sgt. Marshall also died and the rest became PoW’s.

Manchester I R5787, crew, P/P. JRB Parsons, Sgt. RT Kindred, Sgt. WT Holmes, Sgt. KW McCaskill, Sgt. AL Wright, Sgt. TA Butterworth, Sgt, RV Griffiths. Hit by flak and crash-landed at St-Renan, 15 km NW of Brest. Sgt. Butterworth died from his injuries within hours of the crash and Sgt. McCaskill succumbed to his on 3 February. They and P/O Parsons and Sgt. Holmes are buried at Lambézellec in Brest’s Kerfautras Cemetery. Sgt.’s Kindred and Griffiths became PoW’s and Sgt. Wright evaded.

72 aircraft attacked Brest, 5 were lost.

Base Changes

55 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Gambut

First and Last Operational Missions

21 Sqn (Luqa) flew its last OM in the Blenheim IV
40 Sqn (Alconbury) flew its last OM in the Wellington IC

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402 Sqn RCAF(North Weald – Hurricane IIB) 1.2.42

Overcast, snowing heavily most of the day, clear in the afternoon, Quite a heavy fall of snow. All personnel, pilots and airmen, had a fair amount of exercise clearing the runways of snow. It was nice to see the clean white snow-making blanket on the “Good Earth”, more than one was a bit homesick. Due to weather conditions, S/L Campbell and pilots returned from Hunsdon by motor transport, a/c remained at Hunsdon.

Base Changes

4 Sqn SAAF (Tomahawk IIB) moved to Tmimi
203 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Gambut
260 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to LG.101
406 Sqn RCAF (Beaufighter IF) moved to Ayr

First and Last Operational Missions

81 Sqn (Ouston) flew its first OM in the Spitfire VA
94 Sqn (LG.110) flew its first OM in the Kittyhawk I
247 Sqn (Predannack) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIC
416 Sqn RCAF (Peterhead – Spitfire IIA) flew its first OM of the war

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118 Sqn (Ibsley – Spitfire VB) 2.2.42

Section set off to attack the distillery at DROUDVILLE. When 15 miles N.E. POINTE DE BARFLEUR, they were attacked, on outward journey at 11.50, from cloud by 6 plus ME.109F. F/LT. P.I. HOWARD-WILLIAMS DFC shot down 1 into the sea and damaged 2 others. His own aircraft was damaged Cat. B., but he successfully landed at base. P/O. AMES did not return and was last seen diving a steep turn to starboard under perfect control.

ADDENDUM – Spitfire VB AA741, pilot P/O. EJ James RCAF was shot down by Me109s of III/JG2. James KIA.
Spitfire VB AA964, pilot F/Lt. PI Howard-Williams. Cat. B. aircraft repaired and transferred to the Royal Navy in 1944.

Base Changes

4 Sqn SAAF (Tomahawk IIB) moved to LG.110
112 Sqn (Kittyhawk I) moved to El Adem
250 Sqn (Tomahawk IIB) moved to Gamil
274 Sqn (Hurricane IIB/C) moved to El Adem
310 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Predannack

First and Last Operational Missions

57 Sqn (Methwold) flew its first OM in the Wellington III
221 Sqn (LG.039) flew its first OM in the Wellington VIII

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402 Sqn RCAF (North Weald – Hurricane IIB) 3.2.42

Weather. Snowing again, Squadron clearing runways. Weather closed in. Due to weather, one section held to readiness, remainder of Squadron at 30 minutes. Squadron released off Station at 1400 hours. All pilots took advantage of this, going to Epping for shopping or cinema and enjoy a meal outside of the mess. Four Sgt. Pilots departed for Hunsdon to bring back the a/c that remained from night flying. All a/c grounded for aileron droop, two pilots to do taxiing of a/c to hangar.

Base Changes

1 Sqn SAAF (Hurricane IIB) moved to El Adem
24 Sqn SAAF (Boston III) moved to LG.076
33 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Gambut
55 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Fuka
73 Sqn (Hurricane IIA/B) moved to El Adem
80 Sqn (Hurricane IIC) moved to LG.109
203 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to LG.05
208 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Arcoma
238 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Gambut


First and Last Operational Missions

235 Sqn (Dyce) flew its first OM in the Beaufighter IF

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310 Sqn (Perranporth – Spitfire VB) 4.2.42

One section of “B” Flight did a Cruiser Patrol off Lands End, another section scrambled for a patrol off the SCILLIES while a third did a Cruiser Patrol at LANDS END. These flights took place between 08.45 and 11.40 hours. At 11.56 two sections consisting of F/Lt. BURDA and FOIT and Sgt’s SKARVADA and FERNICA went off on a scramble for the SCILLIES. During the flight Sgt. SKARVADA was lost, for what reason is not known, but he was last observed at 12.50 hours. The others returned to base at 13.10 hours. At 13.55 hours five aircraft led by F/Lt. KREDBA took off to search for Sgt. SKARVADA, but no trace of him was found. While searching low over the water an enemy JU.88 was encountered.

At the time four of our aircraft were flying in line abreast with F/Lt. KREDBA acting as acting as communication aircraft at a height of about 10,000 feet. The raider was flying somewhat higher than our aircraft but low over the water. On seeing our aircraft approaching the enemy turned to port dropping some bombs into the sea. F/Lt. FOIT (Green 1) opened fire and fired 2 bursts of 2 secs followed by Sgt. VINDIS (Green 2) who gave 3 bursts of 4 secs, followed by F/Lt. BURDA (Blue 1) who fired 3 bursts of 2 secs and Sgt. SROM (Blue 2) who gave 3 bursts of 2 secs. All attacks were made from stern and starboard opening at 200 yards, and closing at 30 yards. The enemy returned fire from dorsal and ventral guns but swerved, no hits, and was silenced. Pieces were seen to fall off the raider aircraft and thick black smoke issued from starboard engine and as the plane sheared off into low cloud a large hole was visible in the starboard wing. The combat lasted only 30 seconds and our pilots were unable to sight the enemy properly as they and the enemy aircraft were so low on the sea. Our fighters returned to base at 14.50 hours. The camouflage and markings of the JU.88 were normal

ADDENDUM – Spitfire VB AD412, pilot Sgt. Z Skarvada became a POW.

First and Last Operational Missions

48 Sqn (Wick) flew its first OM in the Hudson VI

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402 Sqn RCAF (North Weald – Hurricane IIB) 5.2.42

Weather, still bad with snow. At 0900 hours, carried out weather and aircraft test, flying washed out but “B” flight held at 30 minutes. Released at 1825 hours. Corporals and airmen commenced dining in the new Communal site.

Base Changes

18 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to LG.05

First and Last Operational Missions

504 Sqn (Kirkistown) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA

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455 Sqn RAAF (Swinderby – Hampden I) 6.2.42

The following crews took off on the Squadron’s first daylight operation. Duty. Minelaying off Frisian Islands.
AB442 T Sgt. Tobins, Sgt. Sears, Sgt. Smith, Sgt. Harrison.
AE195 G Sgt. Malomey, P/O. Hay, Sgt. Spedding, Sgt. Carter.
P1156 F F/Lt. Perrin, P/O. Abbott, P/O. Young, F/O. Symons.
AE308 L Sgt. Brown, Sgt. Billington, Sgt. Pickergill, Sgt. Bland.
AT113 P Sgt. Busfield, Sgt. Waites, Sgt. Comor, Sgt. Riggin.
AD783 U Sgt. Wincott, P/O. Roberts, Sgt. Fox, Sgt. Cromie.
AT137 W P/O. Kotoalfe, P/O. Oliver, P/O. Squires, Sgt. Mitchell.
AE128 N P/O. Charlton, P/O. Sandland, F/S. Wosnay, Sgt. Norland.
Of the above crews those of Sgt. Tobin, F/Lt. Perrin, Sgt. Busfield, and Sgt. Wincott did not proceed owing to insufficient cloud cover. The remainder completed the operation but AE308 L Sgt. Brown and crew did not return and were posted as ‘MISSING’. Five crews were detailed for night operations but were cancelled owing to weather.

ADDENDUM – Hampden I AE308 was shot down by Oblt Helmut Lent (30th victory) of Stab II./NJG2 into the sea 70 km W. of Terschelling at 1514. The crew is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

Base Changes

203 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to LG.039
237 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Ismailia

First and Last Operational Missions

69 Sqn (Luqa) flew its last OM in the Hurricane IIA
123 Sqn (Castletown) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA
600 Sqn (Predannack) flew its first OM in the Beaufighter VIF

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Sqn(Skellingthorpe –Hampden I) 7.2.42

GARDENING

6 aircraft were briefed for this night’s operations, detailed to plant vegetables in the NECTARINE area.
The majority reported insufficient cloud cover over the target area. Two aircraft planted vegetables in alternative positions, and one aircraft failed to return. Moderate accurate A.A. fire was encountered, and one aircraft reported enemy fighters.

ADDENDUM – Hampden I AE306, crew, F/S. RN Smith, Sgt. CE Carroll RCAF, Sgt. AE Bocock, F/S. J Stables. T/o 1211 Skellingthorpe. Shot down into the sea W. of Terschelling by a Me 109 flown by Ofw. Detlef Luth, II./JG1. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

32 Hampdens minelaying in the Frisians. German fighters attacked and shot down 3. The other 2 lost were from 144 Sqn.

Base Changes

26 Sqn (Tomahawk I) moved to Weston Zoyland
313 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Southend

First and Last Operational Missions

43 Sqn (Acklington) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIC
145 Sqn (Catterick) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA

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91 Sqn (Hawkinge – Spitfire VB) 8.2.42

F/Lt. Fletcher took off for weather & shipping recco to Ostend. He did not return & no further information is at hand. P/O. Charney went from Griz Nez to Somme. F/Lt. Parnell & P/O. Orr also P/O. Heap, Sgt. Edwards searched for F/Lt. Fletcher without effect. Sgt. Hart & Ourdahl also searched.

ADDENDUM – Spitfire VB W3132. F/Lt. is buried at Middlekerke Communal Cemetery.

Base Changes

14 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to LG.116
24 Sqn SAAF (Boston III) moved to Qotafiyah III)
66 Sqn (Spitfire IIA) moved to Warmwell
131 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Llanbedr
208 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Sidi Aziz
310 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Perranporth
455 Sqn RAAF (Hampden I) moved to Wigsley

First and Last Operational Missions

503 Sqn (Kirkistown) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIB

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402 Sqn RCAF (North Weald – Spitfire VB) 9.2.42

Weather, fog-bound, with slight drizzle. Squadron released from readiness. Pilots to link trainer. After lunch pilots enjoyed a half-hour of P.T. at 1530 released off station. The pilot’s crew room at dispersal has been considerably cleaned and made more comfortable. Woolen comforts were distributed to N.C.O.’s and airmen from Red Cross today. These were much needed and greatly appreciated.

Base Changes

47 Sqn (Wellesley I) moved to LG.087
229 Sqn (Hurricane IIB/V) moved to LG.102
236 Sqn (Beaufighter IF) moved to Wattisham

First and Last Operational Missions

33 Sqn (Gambut) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I
457 Sqn RAAF (Andreas) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA
611 Sqn (Drem) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA

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402 Sqn RCAF (North Weald – Spitfire VB) 10.2.42

Weather, mainly cloudy, much fog at first. Visibility improving slowly, 1,000 to 4,000 yards. At 1100 hours two sections T.O.B. on convoy patrol, S/E Oxfordness, 17 plus. A/C recalled due to weather, thick haze to 1500 feet over convoy and ran into rain on the way back. L.A.B. 1210. Convoy sighted, nothing re E/A/C to report. Pilot Somers reported what he thought was sea rescue work being carried out by 3 or more M.T.B.s in vicinity of convoy. Chilean ambassador and Staff visited Station and Squadron making observations of crew and dispersal generally. His remarks were conveyed by an interpreter. A surprise visit was paid to the Squadron by A.V.M. Lecky, F/L Hamilton and W/C McGregor of RCAF Hqts. A.V.M. Lecky interviewed pilots in the manner of a friendly chat, with view to gaining data and suggestions that would be valuable in training pilots for war activity. A splendid type of gentleman whose easy manner quickly put the pilots at their ease, won their confidence and his point. Formation flying was carried out in the afternoon until 1705 hours. The Squadron certainly had their share of celebrities today. It is hoped they were favourably impressed with us as were with them.

Base Changes

4 Sqn SAAF (Tomahawk IIB) moved to LG.115
263 Sqn (Whirlwind I) moved to Fairwood Common

First and Last Operational Missions

201 Sqn (Castle Archdale) flew its first OM in the Sunderland III
611 Sqn (Drem) flew its first OM and 2nd tour of duty in the Spitfire VB

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12 Sqn (Binbrook – Wellington II) 11.2.42

Operations were ordered against Le Havre, and two aircraft took part. Captains were F/L HOWARTH-BOOTH and P/O POWELL. P/O POWELL’s aircraft failed to return, and the crew. P/O POWELL, P/O SHARMAN, SGT. ASTON, SGT. SMITH, SGT. WENTWORTH-HYDE and SGT. BONNER were reported missing.

ADDENDUM – Wellington II W5355, crew, Captain P/O NN Powell RCAF, 2nd Pilot Sgt. JW Aston, Navigator P/O E Sharman, W/Op Sgt. DT SMITH, FG Sgt. RC Wentworth-Hyde, RG Sgt. GH Bonner. T/o Binbrook 1830. Lost without a trace. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

25 Wellingtons and 6 Whitleys were sent to Le Havre. This was the only aircraft lost. The other aircraft from 12 Squadron reported, “Primary target located – saw bombs burst across Dock 7. Height of release 14,000 feet. Bomb load 14x250 G.P. Moderate light & heavy Flak.”

Base Changes

80 Sqn (Hurricane IIC) moved to LG.102
101 Sqn (Wellington IC) moved to Bourn
145 Sqn (Non-OP) left for the Middle East
254 Squadron (Blenheim IVF) moved to Carew Chariton

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The Channel Dash

419 Sqn RCAF(Mildenhall – Wellington IC) 12.2.42

Three crews took part in a raid on enemy warships. Wing Commander FULTON and crew returned with bombs after an unsuccessful search. Two other crews failed to return. Names of the missing:-
Captain F/Sgt. Vezina, 2nd Pilot P/O. Anderson, Observer Sgt. Thomas, W/Op/A.G. F/Sgt. Reid, W/Op/A.G. F/Sgt. Williamson, A.G. Sgt. Roche.
Captain P/O. Laing, 2nd Pilot Sgt. Ross, Observer P/O. Bond, W/Op/A.G. F/Sgt. Poirier, W/Op/A.G. Sgt. Howsell, A.G. P/O. Armstrong.

ADDENDUM – Wellington IC, Z1091 VR-A. Crew, F/Sgt.JFP Vezina RCAF, P/O. HG Anderson RCAF, Sgt. TJ Thomas RCAF, F/Sgt. MA Reid RCAF, F/Sgt. N Williamson RCAF, Sgt. JJ Roche. T/o Mildenhall 1700. Lost without a trace. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
Wellington IC, Z1146 VR-E. Crew, P/O. RA Laing RCAF, Sgt. GHS Ross RCAF, P/O. WF Bond RCAF, F/Sgt. JW Poirier RCAF, Sgt. H Howsell, O/O. GK Armstrong RCAF. T/o Mildenhall 1700. Presumed lost off the Dutch coast. The body of P/O Armstrong was found later that day, in the aircraft’s dinghy, floating off Callantsoog, and he is presumed to have died of exposure. On 12 July the remains of F/Sgt. Poirier were washed onto the Dutch coast. Both were first buried in Huisduinen Military Cemetery, but since the war, their bodies have been exhumed and taken to Bergen op Zoom War Cemetery. Their companions are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

Base Changes

92 Sqn (Non-Op) left for North Africa

First and Last Operational Missions

75 Sqn (Mildenhall) flew its first OM in the Wellington III
88 Sqn (Attlebridge) flew its first OM in the Boston III
101 Sqn (Bourn) flew its first OM in the Wellington III
218 Sqn (Marham) flew its last OM in the Wellington IC and its first OM in the Stirling I

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411 Sqn RCAF(Hornchurch – Spitfire VB) 13.2.42

Our fifth casualty by enemy action since the formation of this Squadron resulted during operations on this date. While acting as close escort to Hurricane bombers near Dunkirk heavy flak from shore batteries was encountered and one aircraft piloted by (CAN.)R71684, F/Sgt. Mitchell, J.L. was damaged. His engine was still functioning and he appeared to be in no difficulties although smoke was pouring from his aircraft. Height was regained however and he was told to follow his section leader, F/Lt. R.C. Weston, back to the English Coast. This maneuver was carried out for approximately five miles when the engine apparently seized. For some unaccountable reason, this pilot did not bale out but attempted to force-land his aircraft in the Channel. He landed alright but aircraft and pilot disappeared beneath the surface immediately. Although a search of the area continued, no trace other than a large patch of oil was discovered. He has been officially designated missing, believed killed. Although with this Squadron only a short time F/Sgt. Mitchell was a very popular N.C.O. and had only recently been recommended for his Commission.

First and Last Operational Missions

76 Sqn (Middleton St. George) flew its last OM in the Halifax I
110 Sqn (Wattisham) flew its last OM in the Blenheim IV
502 Sqn (Docking) flew its first OM in the Whitley VII

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49 Sqn(Scampton –Hampden I) 14.2.42

1000 - 12 aircraft to standby to bomb Mannheim Railway Station, alternatively the Town.
1800 - All aircraft took off and 8 bombed alternative targets, namely, built-up area in Town of Mannheim, flak in that area, and at Trier. In 4 cases bursts and flashes were seen. All these aircraft dropped bundles of nickels. One aircraft did not attack any target owing to Heating failure, and one bombed primary objective and saw bursts amongst buildings. One aircraft was reported missing from operations but was subsequently located in the English Channel, from which the crew was rescued by Naval coastguards.

ADDENDUM – Hampden I AE397 EA-G, ran short of petrol, and with both engines cutting, the pilot ditched the bomber off the Isle of Wight. No injuries reported.
Hampden I AT112 EA-?, ran out of fuel and crashed 0320 while trying to make an emergency landing at Glosswood Farm, near Upwood airfield. No one was reported injured.

98 aircraft attacked Mannheim, 1 Hampden and 1 Whitley lost.
67 aircraft claimed to have bombed in difficult conditions. The city reported only a light raid, with 2 buildings destroyed, 15 damaged, some railway damage, and 1 man (noted as being outside his shelter) wounded, and 23 people bombed out. A machinery works employing 15 people had to close down until an unexploded bomb was cleared.

Base Changes

18 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Fuka
81 Sqn (Spitfire VA) moved to Turnhouse
94 Sqn (Kittyhawk I) moved to Gambut

First and Last Operational Missions

78 Sqn (Croft) flew its last OM in the Whitley V
158 Sqn (Driffield – Wellington II) flew its first OM of the war
459 Sqn RAAF (Burg el Arab – Hudson III/IIIA/VI) flew its first OM of the war

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10 Sqn (Leeming –Halifax II) 15.2.42

Six crews detailed to attack ST.NAZAIRE, one abandoned owing to taking off with pilots escape hatch open, five crews carried out the mission successfully. F/Sgt. Lloyd’s crew lost their bearings on returning to England and baled out over Cumberland.

ADDENDUM – Halifax II L9619 ZA-E t/o 1800 Leeming. Ran out of fuel while returning to base, abandoned, and left to crash at Angras, 1 mile S of Keld, and some 28 miles ENE of Leeming airfield, Yorkshire. There is some dispute to the actual time of crash, which has been variously reported as 2330 and 0140.

Base Changes

94 Sqn (Kittyhawk I) moved to El Adem
132 Sqn (Spitfire IIB) moved to Skeabrae
229 Sqn (Hurricane IIB/C) moved to El Firdan
260 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to LG.115