Place. Date. Time. Summary of Events. References to
Appendices.
MARHAM. 1/11/40. Meteorological conditions.
Brilliant day. South Westerly Gale.
Postings - Airmen.
Sgt. RODGERS, Pilot, and Sgt. WARD, Pilot, posted from No. 75 Squadron, w.e.f. 31/10/40. A. 212.
MARHAM. 2/11/40. Met. conditions.
Sun shining through. High cloud. Warm. Light Westerly wind.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. J. P. CHESTER-MASTER, CAG, posted to No. 1. R.A.F.. Depot, (N.E.) w.e.f. 7/4/40. on being reported Missing. O. 100.
P/O. P. E. T. BULL, CAG, posted to No. 1 R.A.F.. Depot, (N.E.) w.e.f. 11/4/40, on being reported Missing
P/O. J. WHITTON, CAG, posted to No. 1. R.A.F.. Depot, (N.E.) w.e.f. 22/5/40, on being reported Missing.
Postings - Airmen.
Sgt. FORRESTER, Pilot, & Sgt. RAWLINGS, Pilot, posted to the Middle East w.e.f. 1/11/40. A. 213
Operations
Form. B.323, recd. from Hdqrs. No. 3 Group.
Owing to unfavorable weather conditions, Operations were cancelled.
Training
1150. P/O. BOIS, F/L. VAN and Crew took off for cross country via, HARWELL, to BASSINGBOURN.
1140. Sgt. WARD, Sgt. CAMPBELL and Sgt. DANIELS took off for cross country.
MARHAM. 3/11/40. Met. conditions.
Overcast. Close. light Southerly wind.
Postings - Officers - and Attachments.
P/O. G. E. FLETCHER, CAG, detached to Towing Target Flight, MARHAM, w.e.f. 1/11/40. O. 101.
Acting Ranks.
F/O. J. H. VAN, GD, appointed to the unpaid Acting Rank of Flight Lieutenant on appointment to Flight Lieutenant post w.e.f. 19/10/40.
No Operations took place today.
Training.
1100. P/O. RASH & Crew took off for Cross Country and W/T. training.
1405. P/O. BOIS & Crew took off for Cross Country flying and air Firing at WEYBOURNE.
1425. Sgt. LARKMAN & Crew took off for Air Firing as detailed.
1450. P/O. PETLEY & Crew took off for the same programme.
1525. Sgt. MARRIOTT took off for the same programme.
MARHAM. 4/11/40. Met. conditions.
Heavy rain. South Westerly wind.
Lectures.
1400. Lecture given today on "OIL PLANTS", to all members of Crews.
MARHAM. 5/11/40. Met. conditions.
Fine. Hot sun. Southerly wind.
Operations (night 5/6th Novr. FLUSHING & BREMERHAVEN). Form B. 326 received. D. 104.
1715. to 1755. DAS. 700. A/C. 2511. P/O. ROY, took off for Operations.
DAS. 701. A/C. 3279. P/O. TODD, took off for Operations.
DAS. 702. A/C. 2560. Sgt. MARRIOTT, took off for Operations.
DAS. 703. A/C. 3291. Sgt. MALONY, took off for Operations.
DAS. 704. A/C. 2606. Sgt. MIDDLETON, took off for Operations.
DAS. 705. A/C. 1034. Sgt. MILES, took off for Operations.
DAS. 706. A/C. 1033. Sgt. LARKMAN, took off for Operations.
DAS. 707. A/C. 2742. P/O. BOIS, took off for Operations.
DAS. 708. A/C. 2509. Sgt. MORTON, took off for Operations.
All aircraft returned safely to Base between 2025. and 2320. hours.
POSTAGRAM Ref. International Red Cross, Geneva, 1/11/40, stated that the body of P/O. R. W. PRYOR was washed ashore at USQUERT (Netherlands), on 28//40, also P/O. R. T. GERRY was shot down, killed and buried on the Island of ROTTUM.
Political information.
U.S. Election took place today.
Lecture.
1345. The whole Station paraded outside No. 38 Sqdn. Hangar, for a lecture by the Group Captain, on General Secrecy on Movements, etc.

From 1715 hrs 5/11/1940 to 2320 hrs 5/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
P. T. 2511





Wellington IC.
X. R. 3279.





Wellington IC.
E. T. 2560.





Wellington IC.
F. R. 3291.





Wellington IC.
H. T. 2606.





Wellington IC.
J. R. 1034.





Wellington IC.
D. R. 1033.





Wellington IC.
V. T. 2742.





Wellington IC.
W. T. 2509.

 P/O. ROY
Sgt. RODGERS
Sgt. BENSON
Sgt. WEBB
P/O. (Sgt.?) BAIRD
Sgt. HILL

P/O. TODD
S/L. LASBREY
Sgt. ROWELL
Sgt. LITTLE
Sgt. HUNTER
Sgt. PRINGLE

Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. MILTON
Sgt. SUTTON
Sgt. MOON
Sgt. APPS
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. MOLONY
Sgt. HARTLAND
F/S. BRYANT
Sgt. HOWARD
Sgt. JERVIS
P/O. HINXMAN

Sgt. MIDDLETON
P/O. HOLLAND
Sgt. LEECH
Sgt. GOODEY
Sgt. FEELEY
Sgt. DAWSON

Sgt. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

Sgt. LARKMAN
Sgt. CORE
Sgt. MOTT
Sgt. RODGER
Sgt. WALTON
Sgt. GOSTICK

P/O. BOIS
Sgt. MYERS
P/O. MacDONALD
Sgt. LIVINGSTONE
Sgt. LONGDON
Sgt. PRYOR

Sgt. MORSON
Sgt. DEAN
Sgt. BURY
Sgt. CLEVERLY
Sgt. ILES
Sgt. MARSHALL
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
 1715.






1735.






1720.






1730.






1725.






1750.






1730.






1755.






1745.



 2206.






2230.






2240.






2305.






2315.






2310.






2320.






2025.






2100.



 TARGET - FLUSHING & BREMERHAVEN.
Form B.326.

DAS. 700. A/C. 2511. P/O. ROY.
DAS. 701. A/C. 3279. P/O. TODD.
DAS. 702. A/C. 2560. Sgt. MARRIOTT.
DAS. 703. A/C. 3291. SGT. MOLONY.
DAS. 704. A/C. 2606. Sgt. MIDDLETON.
DAS. 705. A/C. 1034. Sgt. MILES.
DAS. 706. A/C. 1033. Sgt. LARKMAN.
DAS. 707. A/C. 2742. P/O. BOIS.
DAS. 708. A/C. 2509. Sgt. MORSON.

2 aircraft dropped a total of 10. 500 GP, NDT, 2. 500 GP delay, and 240 4lb. incend, on FLUSHING. (Netherlands)

Docks were hit, causing large fires.

7 aircraft dropped 21 500 GP, NDT, 7 500 GP delay and 900 4lb incend, bombs.

All aircraft hit target, many fires being started.

No casualties suffered by our A/C.

The weather was generally good over the area.


MARHAM. 6/11/40. Met. conditions.
Overcast. Calm.
Postings - Airmen.
Sgt. KING, Pilot, and Sgt. BRIGHT, Pilot, posted from No. 20 O.T.U., w.e.f. 4/11/40. A. 216.
Training.
1445. P/O. RASH and Crew took off for Cross Country.
F/L. CLAYDON and Crew took off for CARLISLE and return.
MARHAM. 7/11/40. Met. conditions.
Cloud. Blue sky near horizon. Northerly wind.
Postings - Airmen.
F/Sgt. DODSWORTH, Pilot, and Sgt. BELSEY, Pilot, posted from No. 38 Squadron, w.e.f. 9/11/40, also, Sgt. MIDDLETON, Pilot, and Crews. A. 217.
Operations, (Night 7/8th. November, - ESSEN). - Form B.328 received. D. 105.
1800. to 1840. ATY. 320. A/C. 2520. S/Ldr. MULHOLLAND, took off for Operations.
ATY. 321. A/C. 2466. Sgt. MILES, took off for Operations.
ATY. 322. A/C. 2606. Sgt. LARKMAN, took off for Operations.
ATY. 323. A/C. 3279. P/O. TODD, took off for Operations.
ATY. 324. A/C. 1034. P/O. BOIS, took off for Operations.
ATY. 325. A/C. 2509. Sgt. MORSON, took off for Operations.
ATY. 326. A/C. 2511. Sgt. MARRIOTT, took off for Operations.
ATY. 327. A/C. 7895. P/O. PETLEY, took off for Operations.
All aircraft returned safely to Base after Operations. No casualties.
Political information.
President ROOSEVELT wins Election.

From 1800 hrs 7/11/1940 to 0005 hrs 8/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
A. T. 2520





Wellington IC.
C. T. 2466.





Wellington IC.
H. T. 2506.





Wellington IC.
X. R. 3279.





Wellington IC.
J. R. 1034.





Wellington IC.
W. W. 2509.





Wellington IC.
P. T. 2511.





Wellington IC.
G. L. 7895.


 S/L. MULHOLLAND
P/O. TINDALL
Sgt. SYMMONS
Sgt. WILLIAMSON
Sgt. SUTHERLAND
P/O. RICKETS

Sgt. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

Sgt. LARKMAN
Sgt. CORE
Sgt. MOTT
Sgt. RODGER
Sgt. WALTON
Sgt. GOSTICK

P/O. TODD
S/L. LASBREY
Sgt. ROWELL
Sgt. LITTLE
Sgt. HUNTER
Sgt. PRINGLE

P/O. BOIS
Sgt. MYERS
P/O. MacDONALD
Sgt. LIVINGSTONE
Sgt. LONGDON
Sgt. PRYOR

Sgt. MORSON
Sgt. DEAN
Sgt. BURY
Sgt. CLEVERLY
Sgt. ILES
Sgt. MARSHALL

Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. MILTON
Sgt. SUTTON
Sgt. MOON
Sgt. APPS
Sgt. LESTER

P/O. PETLEY
P/O. CURRY
Sgt. MUNBY
Sgt. DAVIDSON
Sgt. MAY
Sgt. BENNETT
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
 1800.






1810.






1815.






1825.






1830.






1840.






1830.






1840.



 2355.






2320.






2335.






2345.






2340.






2330.






0005.






2359.


 TARGET - ESSEN.
Form B.328.

ATY. 320. A/C. 2520. S/Ldr. MULHOLLAND.
ATY. 321. A/C. 2466. Sgt. MILES.
ATY. 322. A/C. 2606. Sgt. LARKMAN.
ATY. 323. A/C. 3279. P/O. TODD.
ATY. 324. A/C. 1034. P/O. BOIS.
ATY. 325. A/C. 2509. Sgt. MORSON.
ATY. 326. A/C. 2511. Sgt. MARRIOTT.
ATY. 327. A/C. 7895. P/O. PETLEY.

All aircraft returned safely to Base after Operations.

6 aircraft attacked ESSEN.

Explosions and large fires were caused.

Low cloud caused some interference with attacks, but many hits were seen in target areas.

The remaining 2 aircraft attacked alternative target, DUSSELDORF, and several fires were caused.


MARHAM. 8/11/40. Met. conditions.
Fine. Westerly wind.
0730. Bombs were dropped close to the Aerodrome, by lone raider.
Training.
1100. Sgt. ENGLISH took off for Circuits and landings.
1350. P/O. TODD took off for RINGWAY and return.
Sherry Party for No. 38 Squadron.
Nothing of importance occurred today.
MARHAM. 9/11/40. Met. conditions.
Overcast. Some rain. Brisk Southerly wind.
Acting Ranks - Officers.
F/O. J. H. VAN, GD, appointed to the Paid Acting Rank of Flight Lieutenant on appointment to Flight Lieutenant post w.e.f. 10/10/40, on completion of 21 days in this unpaid rank. O. 102.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. A. J. HOLLAND, GD, posted to No. 38 Squadron, w.e.f. 9/11/40.
Hospitals, Admissions & Discharges.
F/O. BEER, GD, admitted to R.A.F. Hospital, LITTLEPORT, on 7/11/40.
Training.
P/O. TINDALL, P/O. BOIS and Crew took off for Air Test, and to collect aircraft at BARTON BENDISH.
Operations.
Form B.330. received.
This operation was cancelled owing to very bad weather conditions.
MARHAM. 10/11/40. Met. conditions.
S.W. to W. wind, 15 Mph. Slight rain at first, occasional showers later.
Postings - Officers.
F/O. H. N. C. SMITH, Adjt. ,posted to No. 37 Squadron, w.e.f. 10/11/40. O. 102a.
F/L. E. G. BRANT, Adjt. , posted from No. 37 Squadron w.e.f. 9/11/40.
Hospitals, Admissions & Discharges.
Nil.
Training.
1040. F/O. PROCTOR and Crew took off for WEYBRIDGE, but landed at HARWELL and returned.
Operations.
Form B.331. received.
Times of take off for this operation were put off for morning 11th Novr.
MARHAM. 11/11/40. Met. conditions.
Westerly wind, 20-25 mph. Gusty. Local rain or showers.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. S. P. WATKINS, CAG, posted to No. 1 Signals School, w.e.f. 10/10/40. O. 103.
Attachments.
P/O. W. F. CLUTTERBUCK, CAG, ceased to be detached to WARMWELL, w.e.f. 10/11/40.
Training.
1141. Two aircraft, 'B' Flight, Nos; 2511 and 9290, Captains, F/Lt. CLAYDON, and Sgt. ENGLISH and Crews, proceeded on Cross Country flight to SYWELL.
Returned to Base 1211. hrs.
P/O. PROCTOR crashed into a 'Battle', while taxying from dispersal point prior to take off for Operations.
Sgt. LARKMAN landed at 0845. hrs, at AKLINGTON Aerodrome.
Operations.
Form B.331. received. D. 106.
0215. to 0245. SLY. 775. A/C. 2520. S/L. MULHOLLAND, took off for Operations.
SLY. 776. A/C. 2466. Sgt. MILES, took off for Operations.
SLY. 777. A/C. 1034. F/L. VAN, took off for Operations.
SLY. 778. A/C. 2606. P/O. BOIS, took off for Operations.
SLY. 779. A/C. 7895. Sgt. LARKMAN, took off for Operations.
SLY. 780. A/C. 2509. Sgt. MORSON, took off for Operations.
SLY. 782. A/C. 2511. Sgt. ENGLISH, took off for Operations.
0635. to 0820. All aircraft returned safely to Base after Operations.

From 0220 hrs 11/11/1940 to 0820 hrs 11/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
A. T. 2520





Wellington IC.
C. T. 2466.





Wellington IC.
J. R. 1034.





Wellington IC.
H. T. 2606.





Wellington IC.
G. L. 7895.





Wellington IC.
P. T. 2509.





Wellington IC.
P. T. 2511.





Wellington IC.
W. W. 2511.


 S/L. MULHOLLAND
P/O. TINDALL
Sgt. SYMMONS
Sgt. WILLIAMSON
Sgt. SUTHERLAND
P/O. RICKETS

Sgt. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

F/L. VAN
P/O. SAUNDERSON
P/O. BARNETT.
Sgt. SHERMAN
Sgt. KEETLEY
P/O. GILLIAT

P/O. BOIS
Sgt. MYERS
P/O. MacDONALD
Sgt. LIVINGSTONE
Sgt. LONGDON
Sgt. PRYOR

Sgt. LARKMAN
Sgt. CORE
Sgt. MOTT
Sgt. RODGER
Sgt. WALTON
Sgt. GOSTICK

Sgt. MORSON
Sgt. DEAN
Sgt. BURY
Sgt. CLEVERLY
Sgt. ILES
Sgt. MARSHALL

F/O. PROCTOR
and Crew





Sgt. ENGLISH
Sgt. LLOYD
Sgt. LINDSAY
Sgt. POTTER
Sgt. FRYER
Sgt. GUEST
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain






Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
 0220.






0225.






0222.






0225.






0245.






0230.






Cancelled.






0220.



 0736.






0745.






0725.






0755.






0820.






0635.













0755.


 TARGET - GELSENKIRCHEN.
Form B.331.

6 aircraft reached their primary target, and bombed with great effect.

Bombs fell on target area, causing great fires and explosions.

1 aircraft bombed DUISBERG DOCKS, large fires being caused in dock area.

A/C. 2520. SLY.775. S/Ldr. MULHOLLAND.
A/C. 2466. SLY.776. Sgt. MILES.
A/C. 1034. SLY.777. F/L. VAN.
A/C. 2606. SLY.778. P/O. BOIS.
A/C. 7895. SLY.779. Sgt. LARKMAN.
A/C. 2509. SLY.780. Sgt. MORSON.
A/C. 2511. SLY.782. Sgt. ENGLISH.

All aircraft returned safely to Base.


MARHAM. 12/11/40. Met. conditions.
WSW veering to WNW. wing, 25-35 mph. with gusts to 50. mph., or more; showers.
Movements.
No. 38 Squadron, Sea Party, less flying personnel, proceeded from RAF. MARHAM, today on posting with SWAMP.
Operations, (Night 12/13th November - HANOVER).
Form B.138. received. D. 107.
2340. to 0022. GKN. 162. A/C. 2606. Sgt. MOLONY, took off for Operations.
GKN. 161. A/C. 2560. Sgt. MARRIOTT, took off for Operations.
GKN. 163. A/C. 2511. F/O. PROCTOR, took off for Operations.
GKN. 160. A/C. 1034. F/L. VAN, took off for Operations.
GKN. 164. A/C. 2466. F/S. MILES, took off for Operations.
GKN. 165. A/C. 3153. Sgt. ENGLISH, took off for Operations.
GKN. 166. A/C. 3279. Sgt. TODD, took off for Operations.
GKN. 167. A/C. 2520. S/L. MULHOLLAND, took off for Operations.
0430. to 0600. All aircraft returned safely to Base after Operations.

From 2340 hrs 12/11/1940 to 0735 hrs 13/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
A. T. 2520





Wellington IC.
E. T. 2560.





Wellington IC.
H. T. 2606.





Wellington IC.
C. T. 7895.





Wellington IC.
J. R. 1034.





Wellington IC.
X. R. 3279.





Wellington IC.
V. R. 3153.





Wellington IC.
P. T. 2511.


 S/L. MULHOLLAND
P/O. TINDALL
Sgt. SYMMONS
Sgt. WILLIAMSON
Sgt. SUTHERLAND
P/O. RICKETS

Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. MILTON
Sgt. SUTTON
Sgt. MOON
Sgt. APPS
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. MOLONY
Sgt. HARTLAND
F/S. BRYANT
Sgt. RODGER
Sgt. JERVIS
P/O. HINXMAN

Sgt. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

F/L. VAN
P/O. SAUNDERSON
P/O. BARNETT.
Sgt. SHERMAN
Sgt. KEETLEY
P/O. GILLIAT

P/O. TODD
Sgt. BRIGHT
Sgt. ROWELL
Sgt. LITTLE
Sgt. HUNTER
Sgt. PRINGLE

Sgt. ENGLISH
Sgt. LLOYD
Sgt. LINDSAY
Sgt. POTTER
Sgt. FRYER
Sgt. GUEST

F/O. PROCTOR
Sgt. KING
Sgt. SHERWOOD
Sgt. HANNAFORD
Sgt. MOULD
Sgt. ROBERTSON
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
 0022.






2349.






2340.






0005.






0022.






2400.






0015.






2355.



 0530.






0432.






0600.






0500.






0530.






0555.






0340






0430.


 TARGET - HANOVER.
Form B.331. received.

No aircraft attacked their primary targets.

Invasion Ports were attacked instead.

Fires were started and large explosions.

Weather was Cloudy, and icing experienced.

A/C. 2606. GKN.162. Sgt. MOLONY.
A/C. 2560. GKN.161. Sgt. MARRIOTT.
A/C. 2511. GKN.163. F/O. PROCTOR.
A/C. 1034. GKN.160. F/L. VAN.
A/C. 7895. GKN.164. F/S. MILES.
A/C. 3153. GKN.165. Sgt. ENGLISH.
A/C. 3279. GKN.166. P/O. TODD.
A/C. 2520. GKN.167. S/L. MULHOLLAND.

All aircraft returned safely after Operations.


MARHAM. 13/11/40. Met. conditions.
Westerly wind, 30 mph., with gusts, 40-45 mph. Squally showers.
Training.
1105. One aircraft, 2509., Sgt. MORSON & Crew proceeded on W/T training Flight to BENBROOK, OXFORD, and returned to Base 1425. hrs.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. J. N(M?). JOURDAIN, GD, and P/O. J. H. LODER, GD, posted from BASSINGBOURN, w.e.f. 12/11/40. O. 104.
MARHAM. 14/11/40. N.-N.W. wind, continuous rain at first, becoming showery, with bright intervals.
Visits.
C-in-C., and A.O.C. visited the Station, on tour of inspection.
Operations - (night 14/15th November, - SCHLESIGER Station, BERLIN).
Form B.335. received. D. 108.
1840. to 2010. A/C. 2986. (PHU.425) Sgt. LARKMAN, took off for Operations.
A/C. 7810. (PHU.426) Sgt. MOLONY, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2511. (PHU.427) P/O. ROY, took off for Operations.
A/C. 3279. (PHU.428) P/O. TODD, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2509. (PHU.429) Sgt. MORSON, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2520. (PHU.430) S/L. MULHOLLAND, took off for Operations.
A/C. 7895. (HYB.630) F/S. MILES, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2560. (HYB.631) Sgt. MARRIOTT, took off for Operations.
A/C. 3213. (HYB.632) Sgt. ENGLISH, took off for Operations.
A/C. 3153. (HYB.633) P/O. PROCTOR, took off for Operations.
A/C. 3198. (HYB.634) P/O. RASH, took off for Operations.
0015. to 0910. 7 aircraft which had taken part in Operations returned safely to Base.
A/C. 7810. crashed at Base on landing.
A/C. 7895. landed at STRADISHALL.
A/C. 3198. landed at WEST RAYNHAM.
A/C. 2509. was reported by their own Wireless Operator that it had forced landed in the sea.
This aircraft was afterwards picked up and 5 of the crew of 6 were saved.
The 2nd Pilot, Sgt. DEAN, was unfortunately drownd.
Postings - Airmen.
W/O. WHILLANS posted to RAF. Station, TURNHOUSE, w.e.f. 15/11/40. A. 224.

From 1835 hrs 14/11/1940 to 0910 hrs 15/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
A. T. 2520.





Wellington IC.
E. T. 2560.





Wellington IC.
F. L. 7810.





Wellington IC.
K. P. 2986.





Wellington IC.
G. L. 7895.





Wellington IC.
W. W. 2509.





Wellington IC.
X. R. 3279.





Wellington IC.
P. T. 2511.





Wellington IC.
V. R. 3153.





Wellington IC.
R. R. 3198.





Wellington IC.
S. R. 3213.


 S/L. MULHOLLAND
P/O. TINDALL
Sgt. SYMMONS
Sgt. WILLIAMSON
Sgt. SUTHERLAND
P/O. RICKETS

Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. MILTON
Sgt. SUTTON
Sgt. MOON
Sgt. APPS
Sgt. LESTER

Sgt. MOLONY
Sgt. HARTLAND
F/S. BRYANT
Sgt. SHERMAN
Sgt. JERVIS
P/O. HINXMAN

Sgt. LARKMAN
Sgt. CORE
Sgt. MOTT
Sgt. RODGER
Sgt. WALTON
Sgt. GOSTICK

Sgt. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

Sgt. MORSON
Sgt. DEAN
Sgt. BURY
Sgt. CLEVERLEY
Sgt. ILES
Sgt. MARSHALL

P/O. TODD
Sgt. BRIGHT
Sgt. ROWELL
Sgt. LITTLE
Sgt. HUNTER
Sgt. PRINGLE

P/O. ROY
Sgt. RODGERS
Sgt. BENSON
Sgt. WEBB
Sgt. BAIRD
Sgt. HILL

F/O. PROCTOR
Sgt. KING
Sgt. BARNARD
Sgt. POLLAND
Sgt. HENRY
Sgt. WALLACE

P/O. RASH
Sgt. WARD
Sgt. CAMPBELL
Sgt. DANIELS
Sgt. KEMP
Sgt. HOWARD

Sgt. ENGLISH
Sgt. LLOYD
Sgt. LINDSAY
Sgt. POTTER
Sgt. FRYER
Sgt. GUEST
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
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0015.
 TARGET - SCHLESIGER STATION, BERLIN.
Form B.336.

A/C. 2986. PHU.425. Sgt. LARKMAN.
A/C. 7810. PHU.426. Sgt. MOLONY.
A/C. 2511. PHU.427. P/O. ROY.
A/C. 3279. PHU.428. P/O. TODD.
A/C. 2509. PHU.429. Sgt. MORSON.
A/C. 2520. PHU.430. S/L. MULHOLLAND.
A/C. 7895. HYB.630. F/S. MILES.
A/C. 2560. HYB.631. Sgt. MARRIOTT.
A/C. 3213. HYB.632. Sgt. ENGLISH.
A/C. 3153. HYB.633. P/O. PROCTOR.
A/C. 3198. HYB.634. P/O. RASH.

7 aircraft which had taken part in Operations returned safely to Base.

A/C. 7810. crashed at Base on landing.

A/C. 7895. landed at STRADISHALL.

A/C. 3198. landed at WEST RAYNHAM.

A/C. 2509. was reported by their own W/Op. that it had forced landed in the sea.
This aircraft was afterwards picked up and 5 of the crew were saved.
The 2nd Pilot, Sgt. DEAN, was unfortunately drowned.



MARHAM. 15/11/40. Met. conditions.
Light South Westerly wind. Fine, becoming cloudy.
Training.
1230. 1 aircraft from 'A' Flight, L.7895., Captain, F/S. MILES, and Crew, carried out Cross Country to STRADISHALL,
returned to Base, 1255.
Nothing of note occurred today.
MARHAM. 16/11/40. Met. conditions.
Southerly wind. Fair, with scattered showers.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. C. P. LUPTON, GD, P/O. N. S. MILLER, CAO, and S/L. LASBREY, GD, posted from BASSINGBOURN w.e.f. 14/11/40. O. 105.
Acting Ranks.
P/O. W. F. CLUTTERBUCK, CAG, appointed to the unpaid Acting Rank of F/O., on appointment to F/O. post w.e.f. 3/11/40.
P/O. E. W. BITMEAD, CAG, relinquishments the Acting Rank of F/O. w.e.f. 30/10/40, on posting to the Middle East.
Hospitals - Admissions and Discharges, Airmen.
Sgt. MORSON, Pilot, and Crew, admitted to Naval Sick Quarters, on 16/11/40. A. 225.
Movements.
Flying Crews moved to MARHAM HALL, and Officers to MARHAM HOUSE.
Operations, Night 16/17th November, HAMBURG.
Form B.337. received. D. 109.
1720. to 2100. A/C. 9299. (YCJ.304) P/O. ROY, took off for Operations.
A/C. 3213. (YCJ.305) Sgt. ENGLISH, took off for Operations.
A/C. 1084. (YCJ.306) P/O. PROCTOR, took off for Operations.
A/C. 1004. (YCJ.307) P/O. TODD, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2605. (YCJ.308) P/O. TINDALL, took off for Operations.
A/C. 7895. (FKU.658) P/O. PETLEY, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2466. (FKU.659) F/S. MILES, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2986. (FKU.660) Sgt. LARKMAN, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2560. (FKU.661) Sgt. MARRIOTT, took off for Operations.
A/C. 1034. (FKU.662) F/L. VAN, took off for Operations.
A/C. 3198. (FKU.663) P/O. RASH, took off for Operations.
Two aircraft, A/C. 3213., Captn., Sgt. ENGLISH, and
A/C. 2986., Captn. Sgt. LARKMAN, failed to return.
A/C. 1034., was badly shot up.
A/C. 2606., forced landed at BIRCHAM NEWTON.
A/C. 9299., crashed at WITTERING.
Remainder landed safely at Base.

From 1720 hrs 16/11/1940 to 0155 hrs 17/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
E. T. 2560.





Wellington IC.
G. L. 7895.





Wellington IC.
H. T. 2606.





Wellington IC.
K. P. 2986.





Wellington IC.
C. T. 2466.





Wellington IC.
J. R. 1034.





Wellington IC.
U. R. 1004.





Wellington IC.
T. P. 9299.





Wellington IC.
S. R. 3213.





Wellington IC.
Q. R. 1084.





Wellington IC.
R. R. 3198.


 Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. MILTON
Sgt. SUTTON
Sgt. MOON
Sgt. APPS
Sgt. LESTER

P/O. PETLEY
P/O. CURRY
Sgt. MUNBY
Sgt. DAVIDSON
Sgt. MAY
Sgt. BENNETT

P/O. TINDALL
Sgt. HARTLAND
F/S. BRYANT
Sgt. HOWARDS
Sgt. JERVIS
P/O. HINXMAN

Sgt. LARKMAN
Sgt. CORE
Sgt. MOTT
Sgt. RODGER
Sgt. WALTON
Sgt. GOSTICK

Sgt. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

F/L. VAN
P/O. SAUNDERSON
P/O. BARNETT
Sgt. SHERMAN
Sgt. KEETLEY
P/O. GILLIAT

P/O. TODD
S/L. LASBREY
Sgt. ROWELL
Sgt. LITTLE
Sgt. HUNTER
Sgt. PRINGLE

P/O. ROY
Sgt. RODGERS
Sgt. BENSON
Sgt. WEBB
Sgt. BAIRD
Sgt. HILL

Sgt. ENGLISH
P/O. LUPTON
Sgt. LINDSAY
Sgt. POTTER
Sgt. FRYER
Sgt. GUEST

F/O. PROCTOR
Sgt. BELSEY
P/O. MILLER
Sgt. HANNAFORD
Sgt. MOULD
Sgt. ROBERTSON

P/O. RASH
Sgt. WARD
Sgt. CAMPBELL
Sgt. DANIELS
Sgt. KEMP
Sgt. HOWARD
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
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2140.
 TARGET - HAMBURG.
Form B.337.

A/C. 9299. YCJ.304. P/O. ROY.
A/C. 3213. YCJ.305. Sgt. ENGLISH.
A/C. 1084. YCJ.306. P/O. PROCTOR.
A/C. 1004. YCJ.307. P/O. TODD.
A/C. 2606. YCJ.308. P/O. TINDALL.
A/C. 7895. FKU.658. P/O. PETLEY.
A/C. 2466. FKU.659. F/S. MILES.
A/C. 2986. FKU.660. Sgt. LARKMAN.
A/C. 2560. FKU.661. Sgt. MARRIOTT.
A/C. 1034. FKU.662. F/L. VAN.
A/C. 3198. FKU.663. P/O. RASH.

Only 4 aircraft attacked the primary target, owing to 10/10 cloud over the area.

Alternative targets were attacked, but results were not generally observed.

Very intense flak fire was encountered, and strong opposition by enemy fighters.

A/C. 1034. badly shot up.

A/C. 2606. was attacked by 4. ME.110, and front gunner badly wounded. The A/C. forced landed at BIRCHAM NEWTON, front gunner died of wounds.

A/C. 9299. crashed at WITTERING, the crew escaping with minor injuries.

A/C. 3213., Sgt. ENGLISH, and A/C. 2986., Sgt. LARKMAN, failed to return.


MARHAM. 17/11/40. Met. conditions.
N.E.-E. wind. Continious rain at first, clearing later. Some showers.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. G. D. WATERER, CAG, posted to RAF. Station, MARHAM, non effective, Sick, w.e.f. 23/8/40. O. 106.
Injuries, etc.
P/O. LUPTON, GD, Missing as result of Flying Battle casualty, on 16/11/40.
Postings - Airmen.
F/Sgt. OWENS, posted from RAF. SPEKE, LIVERPOOL, w.e.f. 16/11/40. A. 226.
F/Sgt. ?ODSWORTH, Pilot, posted to No.1. S. of A.N. St. ATHAN, w.e.f. 16/11/40.
Injuries, etc.
Sgt. DEAN, Pilot, missing as result of Flying Battle casualty, on 14/11/40.
training.
1445. 1 aircraft, 'A' Flight, Cptn. F/L. VAN, carried out Cross Country, BROOKLANDS, HARWELL, landed at HARWELL, 1620. hrs.
MARHAM. 18/11/40. Met. conditions.
Light variable, mainly S.E.'ly. Rain, at first. Low cloud.
Postings - Airmen.
Sgt. YARD, Pilot, Sgt. YARDLEY, Pilot, posted from No. 15. O.T.U., HARWELL, w.e.f. 17/11/40. A. 227.
Hospitals - Discharges.
Sgt. MORSON, Pilot, discharged from Naval Sick Quarters, YARMOUTH, on 17/11/40.
Injuries - deaths, etc.
Sgt. LARKMAN, Pilot, Sgt. CORE, Pilot, and Crew,
and Sgt. ENGLISH, Pilot, and Crew missing as result of Flying Battle casualty on 16/11/40.
Sgt. MORSON interviewed by A.O.C.
Operations.
Form B.339 received.
Bad weather cancelled this Operation.
Training.
1110. 'A' Flight aircraft returned from HARWELL.
MARHAM. 19/11/40. Met. conditions.
N. to NE., 5-15 mph. Fog, clearing before dawn. Local showers.
Postings - Airmen.
Remainder of Sgt. MORSON's Crew discharged from Naval Sick Quarters, YARMOUTH, w.e.f. 17/11/40. A. 228.
Training.
1430. One aircraft, R.3153., Sgt. YARD, Captn., carried out W/T training on Cross Country Flight to BICESTER.
1620. Aircraft returned to Base.
MARHAM. 20/11/40. Met. conditions.
Southerly wind. Occasion rain or drizzle.
Training.
1425. 2 aircraft from 'B' Flight, P.2511., & 3238., Captns., S/L. LASBREY and P/O. RASH took off to collect aircraft from TERNHILL.
P/O. RASH reached Base.
S/L. LASBREY landed at DERBY.
MARHAM. 21/11/40. Met. conditions.
S. to SW. wind. Showery. Low cloud.
Hospitals, Admissions & Discharges.
Sgt. ROGERS, Pilot, admitted to R.A.F. Hospital, RAUCEBY, on 17/11/40. A. 229.
Training.
F/Lt. VAN took off to collect aircraft from HULLAVINGTON.
1030. P/O. TINDALL took off for Cross Country flight, LEICESTER, WHITE WALTHAM to Base.
1230. P/O. TINDALL returned to Base.
S/L. LASBREY and P/O. PROCTOR arrived back from DERBY after collecting 2 new aircraft from TERNHILL.
1545. R.3198., Cptn., P/O. LODER and Crew carried out W/T training and air firing in the WASH.
1645. Returned to Base.
1530. 'A' Flight 1 aircraft B.T.2887., Captn. P/O. TINDALL carried out Cross Country flight, GRANTHAM, RUGBY, and Base.
Returned, 1635. hrs.
MARHAM. 22/11/40. Met. conditions.
S. to SW., - fair, mainly, with showers.
No. 38 Squadron, Flying Crews proceeded to MALTA.
Operations, Night 22/23rd November, BORDEAUX - L' ORIENT)
Form 339. D. 110.
1906. to 1918. A/C. 1004. (ALV.219) F/L. CLAYDON, took off for Operations.
A/C. 1179. (ALV.220) S/L. LASBREY, took off for Operations.
2330. A/C. 1004. returned from Operations.
MARHAM. 23/11/40. 0001. A/C. 2466. (SWP.709) F/L., VAN took off for Operations.
to 0015. A/C. 2520. (SWP.710) P/O. TINDALL, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2560. (SWP.711) Sgt. MARRIOTT, took off for Operations.
A/C. 7895. (SWP.712) P/O. PETLEY, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2887. (ALW.218) P/O. BOIS, took off for Operations.

From 1906 hrs 22/11/1940 to 0900 hrs 23/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
E. T. 2560.





Wellington IC.
G. L. 7895.





Wellington IC.
A. T. 2520.





Wellington IC.
C. T. 2466.





Wellington IC.
B. T. 2887.





Wellington IC.
W. R. 1179.





Wellington IC.
U. R. 1004.

 Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. MILTON
Sgt. SUTTON
Sgt. MOON
Sgt. APPS
Sgt. LESTER

P/O. PETLEY
P/O. CURRY
Sgt. MUNBY
Sgt. DAVIDSON
Sgt. MAY
Sgt. OLLAR

P/O. TINDALL
Sgt. HARTLAND
F/S. BRYANT
Sgt. HOWARDS
Sgt. BROWN
P/O. HINXMAN

F/O. VAN
P/O. SAUNDERSON
P/O. BARNETT
Sgt. SHERMAN
Sgt. KEETLEY
P/O. GILLIAT

P/O. BOIS
Sgt. MYERS
P/O. MacDONALD
Sgt. LIVINGSTONE
Sgt. LONGDON
Sgt. PRYOR

S/L. LASBREY
Sgt. LLOYD
P/O. MILLER
Sgt. HITCHIN
Sgt. HEWITT
Sgt. SHIELDS

F/L. CLAYDON
Sgt. BELSEY
Sgt. SHERWOOD
Sgt. HANNAFORD
Sgt. MOULD
Sgt. ROBERTSON
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
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0010.






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0028






2330.



 TARGET - BORDEAUX - L'ORIENT.
Form B.339.

A/C. 1004. ALW.219. F/L. CLAYDON.
A/C. 1179. ALW.220. S/L. LASBREY.
A/C. 2466. SWP.709. F/L. VAN.
A/C. 2520. SWP.710. P/O. TINDALL.
A/C. 2560. SWP.711. Sgt. MARRIOTT.
A/C. 7895. SWP.712. P/O. PETLEY.
A/C. 2887. ALW.218. P/O. BOIS.

3 aircraft attacked primary target at BORDEAUX.

Hangars were hit, large fires and explosions caused.

3 other aircraft attacked alternative targets, ESSEN, and L'ORIENT.

Bombs were seen to burst on target areas.

1 aircraft returned with Inter-Comm trouble and did not attack.

No casualties were suffered by our crews.


0825. All aircraft had landed safely at Base, after Operations,
1 aircraft returned to Base with Inter-Comm trouble, and did not attack.
Met. conditions.
South Westerly wind, - fair.
Training.
1055. Aircraft T.2511., 'B' Flight, Captn. P/O. LODER and Crew carried out W/T training and Cross Country Flight to BASSINGBOURN - HARWELL.
1310. Aircraft had returned to Base.
Nothing of note occurred today.
MARHAM. 24/11/40. Met. conditions.
South-South Westerly wind, - fair.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. W. JONES, CAG, posted from No. 20. O.T.U. w.e.f. 14/11/40. O. 107.
Attachments.
P/O. J. TURNBULL, CAO, ceased to be detached to MANBY, w.e.f. 10/11/40.
Operations, Night 24/25th November, HAMBURG, LE HAVRE.
Form 345 received. D. 111.
1712. to 1738. A/C. 2520. (UMA.757) S/L. MULHOLLAND, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2887. (UMA.758) P/O. BOIS, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2466. (UMA.763) F/S. MILES, took off for Operations.
A/C. 1221. (UMA.769) F/L. VAN, took off for Operations.
A/C. 2511. (UMA.773) P/O. PROCTOR, took off for Operations.
A/C. 3279. (UMA.775) P/O. TODD, took off for Operations.
A/C. 1179. (SWP.781) S/L. LASBREY, took off for Operations.
A/C. 1219. (SWP.786) P/O. TINDALL, took off for Operations.
2230. to 0018. 7 aircraft returned safely to Base after Operations.
A/C. 2466. landed at BASSINBOURN.

From 1712 hrs 24/11/1940 to 0018 hrs 25/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
A. T. 2520.





Wellington IC.
D. R. 1219.





Wellington IC.
C. T. 2466.





Wellington IC.
F. R. 1221.





Wellington IC.
B. T. 2887.





Wellington IC.
W. R. 1179.





Wellington IC.
X. R. 3279.





Wellington IC.
P. T. 2511.

 S/L. MULHOLLAND
Sgt. MOLONY
Sgt. SYMMONS
Sgt. WILLIAMSON
Sgt. SUTHERLAND
Sgt. OLLAR

P/O. TINDALL
Sgt. HARTLAND
F/S. BRYANT
Sgt. HOWARDS
Sgt. BROWN
P/O. HINXMAN

F/S. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

F/O. VAN
P/O. SAUNDERSON
P/O. BARNETT
Sgt. SHERMAN
Sgt. KEETLEY
P/O. GILLIAT

P/O. BOIS
Sgt. MYERS
P/O. MacDONALD
Sgt. LIVINGSTONE
Sgt. LONGDON
Sgt. PRYOR

S/L. LASBREY
Sgt. LLOYD
P/O. MILLER
Sgt. HITCHIN
Sgt. HEWITT
Sgt. SHIELDS

P/O. TODD
Sgt. BRIGHT
Sgt. ROWELL
Sgt. LITTLE
Sgt. HUNTER
Sgt. PRINGLE

F/O. PROCTOR
P/O. LODER
Sgt. BARNARD
Sgt. POLLAND
Sgt. HENRY
P/O. JONES
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
 1712.






1738.






1714.






1730.






1720.






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1733.






1725.



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2040.






2320






2230.






0018.






2030






2320.






2218.

 TARGET - HAMBURG - LE HAVRE.
Form B.345.

A/C. 2520. UMA.757. S/L. MULHOLLAND.
A/C. 2887. UMA.758. P/O. BOIS.
A/C. 2466. UMA.763. F/S. MILES.
A/C. 1221. UMA.769. F/L. VAN.
A/C. 2511. UMA.773. P/O. PROCTOR.
A/C. 3279. UMA.775. P/O. TODD.
A/C. 1179. SWP.781. S/L. LASBREY.
A/C. 1219. SWP.786. P/O. TINDALL.

7 aircraft returned safely to Base after Operations.

A/C. 2466. landed at BASSINGBOURN.

Primary targets were attacked, all bombs dropped across target area and large fires and explosions seen.

No casualties were suffered by our A/C.

The weather conditions generally were good.


1100. 1 A/C. from 'A' Flight, H.R.3238., Captn. Sgt. RALLS carried out Cross Country Flight, CHELMSFORD.
1300. Returned to Base.
MARHAM. 25/11/40. Met. conditions.
South Westerly wind. Mainly fine. Little cloud.
Training.
1040. 1 A/C. 'A' Flight, 2466., Captn. F/S. MILES carried out W/T test and cross country - BASSINGBOURNE to Base.
1130. Returned to Base.
Nothing of note occurred today.
MARHAM. 26/11/40. Met. conditions.
South Westerly wind, Gusty. Fair.
Postings - Airmen.
Nil.
Hospitals, Admissions & Discharges.
Sgt. ROGERS. Pilot, discharged from RAF. Hospital, RAUCEBY, on 25/11/40. A. 231.
Training.
1200. 'A' Flight A/C. H.R.3153., Captain, P/O. LODER proceeded on Cross Country Flight to CRANWELL, HEYFORD and BASSINGBOURN.
1410. returned to Base.
1515. 1 aircraft U.R.3153., carried out Air firing programme.
1650. Returned to Base.
1100. 1 aircraft 'B' Flight F.1221., Captn. Sgt. RALLS, carried out W/T. training and Cross Country flight to WORKSOP, WARRINGTON to Base.
1225. Returned to Base.
MARHAM. 27/11/40. Met. conditions.
SW. ly Veering NW. ly wind, drizzle. 10/10 cloud.
Acting Ranks.
P/O. W. F. CLUTTERBUCK, CAG, appointed to be paid Acting Rank of Flying Officer post w.e.f. 3/11/40., on completion of 21 days in the unpaid rank. O. 108.
Postings - Officers.
F/O. C. L. ROY, GD, posted, LOSSIEMOUTH, pending approval, w.e.f. 25/11/40.
P/O. F. W. SEED, DFC., AD., posted to R.A.F.. Station MILDENHALL, w.e.f. 25/11/40.
P/O. C. W. LANGMAN, CAG, posted to R.A.F.. MARHAM, w.e.f. 18/11/40.
Postings - Airmen.
Sgt. BELSEY, Pilot, posted from No. 38 Squadron, w.e.f. 26/11/40. A. 232.
Visits.
His Majesty The KING, together with C.-in-C., Air Vice Marshall Sir Richard Edmund Charles PEIRSE, KCB., DSO., AFC., and the A.O.C., Air Vice Marshall John Eustace Arthur BALDWIN, CB., DSO., OBE. visited the Station for the purpose of inspecting Operations.
The C.-in-C., and A.O.C. arrived at 1730. hrs., H.M. The KING arrived at 1845. hrs.
During the tour on inspection H.M. The KING visited Station Operation Room and Intelligence Sections and watched the briefing of crews at Both Station and No. 115 Squadron Crew Room, immediately prior to Operations.
Visits were also made at Watch Office and Flare Path.
H.M. The KING dined with the Officers in Officers Mess and visited the Sergeants Mess where Senior N.C.O., Technical Staff were present.
H.M. The KING afterwards returned to Station Head quarters to meet the Crews returning from Operations.
1245. H.M. The KING departed.
Operations, Night 27/28th November. COLOGNE - BOULOGNE.
Form B.348. received. D. 112.
1830. to 0005. A/C. (YCJ.407) S/L. MULHOLLAND, took off for Operations.
A/C. (YCJ.411) Sgt. MARRIOTT, took off for Operations.
A/C. (YCJ.415) P/O. LODER, took off for Operations.
A/C. (YCJ.418) Sgt. ROLLS, took off for Operations.
A/C. (YCJ.420) F/L. VAN, took off for Operations.
A/C. (YCJ.423) F/S. MILES, took off for Operations.
A/C. (YCJ.412) P/O. TODD, took off for Operations.
A/C. (FKU.701) S/L. LASBREY, took off for Operations.
A/C. (FKU.703) F/O. PROCTOR, took off for Operations.
A/C. (FKU.704) P/O. BOIS, took off for Operations.
A/C. (FKU.709) P/O. PETLEY, took off for Operations.
0500. All A/C. had returned safely to Base after Operations.

From 1830 hrs 27/11/1940 to 0500 hrs 28/11/1940. Up Down Details of Sortie or Flight.
Wellington IC.
A. T. 2520.





Wellington IC.
E. T. 2560.





Wellington IC.
G. L. 7895.





Wellington IC.
C. T. 2466.





Wellington IC.
D. R. 1219.





Wellington IC.
B. T. 2287.





Wellington IC.
H. R. 3238.





Wellington IC.
W. R. 1179.





Wellington IC.
X. R. 3279.





Wellington IC.
P. T. 2511.





Wellington IC.
U. R. 1004.



 S/L. MULHOLLAND
Sgt. MOLONY
Sgt. SYMMONS
Sgt. WILLIAMSON
Sgt. SUTHERLAND
Sgt. OLLAR

Sgt. MARRIOTT
Sgt. MILTON
Sgt. SUTTON
Sgt. MOON
Sgt. APPS
Sgt. LESTER

P/O. PETLEY
P/O. CURRY
Sgt. MUNBY
Sgt. DAVIDSON
Sgt. MINOT
Sgt. MAY

Sgt. MILES
Sgt. CARTER
Sgt. MORTON
Sgt. WINTERBOTTOM
Sgt. SWAIN
Sgt. SCOTT

F/O. VAN
P/O. SAUNDERSON
P/O. BARNETT
Sgt. SHERMAN
Sgt. KEETLEY
P/O. GILLIAT

P/O. BOIS
Sgt. MYERS
P/O. MacDONALD
Sgt. LIVINGSTONE
Sgt. LONGDON
Sgt. PRYOR

Sgt. RALLS
Sgt. MILLS
Sgt. EADES
Sgt. KENNARD
Sgt. SIMMONDS
Sgt. GRAY

S/L. LASBREY
Sgt. LLOYD
P/O. MILLER
Sgt. HITCHIN
Sgt. HEWITT
Sgt. SHIELDS

P/O. TODD
Sgt. BRIGHT
Sgt. ROWELL
Sgt. LITTLE
Sgt. HUNTER
Sgt. PRINGLE

F/O. PROCTOR
Sgt. KING
P/O. TURNBULL
Sgt. POLLAND
Sgt. HENRY
P/O. JONES

P/O. LODER
P/O. JOURDAIN
Sgt. HUTT
Sgt. BROWN
Sgt. BRYANT
Sgt. RIDSDALE
 Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.

Captain
2nd. Pilot
Navigator
W/T. Oprtr.
W/T.  A.G.
A.G.
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1835.






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 TARGET - COLOGNE - BOULOGNE.
Form B.348.

A/C. 2520. YCY.407. S/L. MULHOLLAND.
A/C. 2560. YCJ.411. Sgt. MARRIOTT.
A/C. 1004. YCJ.415. P/O. LODER.
A/C. 3238. YCJ.418. Sgt. ROLLS.
A/C. 1219. YCJ.420. F/L. VAN.
A/C. 2466. YCJ.423. F/S. MILES.
A/C. 3279. YCJ.412. P/O. TODD.
A/C. 1179. FKU.701. S/L. LASBREY.
A/C. 2511. FKU.703. F/O. PROCTOR.
A/C. 2887. FKU.704. P/O. BOIS.
A/C. 7895. FKU.709. P/O. PETLEY.

All aircraft returned safely to Base after Operations.

7 aircraft attacked their primary target, 2 attacked the last resort target, and 2 aircraft, owing to bad visibility, did not attack.

Bombs were brought back.

The attacking aircraft bombed target successfully.

Large fires and explosions.

Weather good, although temperature low,-20 dgrs.

No casualties were suffered by our aircraft.


MARHAM. 28/11/40. Met. conditions.
Northerly wind, fair at first, showers following.
Nothing of importance occurred today.
MARHAM. 29/11/40. Met. conditions.
North Westerly wind. Fine.
Training.
1105. Six aircraft, 'A' Flight, carried out Fighter affiliation with 3 Spitfire Aircraft from SUTTON BRIDGE, until 1250. hrs.
1355. Aircraft 'B' Flight, carried out Bombing and Air firing programme at BERNERS HEATH.
1615. Returned to Base.
MARHAM. 30/11/40. Met. conditions.
Northerly wind. Occasional showers. Foggy.
Postings - Officers.
P/O. P. G. H. SALMON, GD, P/O. BAILEY, GD, P/O. KIRK, GD, P/O. ROBERTSON, GD, P/O. HEWER, GD, and P/O. DICKIE, GAO, posted from BASSINGBOURN, w.e.f. 28/11/40. O. 109.
P/O. RICKETS, CAG, posted to 214 Sqdn. reserve Flight, w.e.f. 30/11/40.
Appointments.
P/O. SEED, DFC., GD, transferred from the General Duties Branch to the Administrative and Special Duties Branch of the RAF.VR. w.e.f. 12/11/40.
Operations, - 30th Nov. - WILHEMSHAVEN.
Form B.351. received.
The Operation was cancelled owing to very foggy conditions.