| Place. | Date. | Time. | Summary of Events. | References to Appendices. |
| MARHAM. | 1/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind South becoming South Westerly, misty, Visibility fair. |
| Flying training. |
| 6 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 1st/2nd. September, 1942. Target SAARBRUCKEN . |
| Form B.914 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2329. | to 2341. | A/C. J.BJ.693. Sgt. BOADEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. Sgt. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. F.X.3447. Sgt. KEITH and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. K.X.3445. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. C.BJ.893. P/O. SHIRES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. X.BJ.879. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 45. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), 2. 4.000 lb H.C's. All the aircraft carried cameras. |
| 7 Aircraft took off for operations between the hours of 2329. and 2341. to attack target SAARBRUCKEN. |
| 5 Aircraft successfully located the target and bombed visually under good conditions from heights ranging between 8.000 and 10.000 feet, observing bursts in the centre of the town and marshalling yards. Incendiaries were seen to ignite and the whole town was reported to be a mass of concentrated fires. |
| 1 aircraft was forced to abandon the sortie due to rear turret trouble and returned early after jettisoning its bombs. |
| 1 aircraft failed to return. Wellington Mk III - BJ893 - KO-C |
| 1/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III J. BJ. 693. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III K. X. 3445. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III C. BJ. 893. Wellington MK.III X. BJ. 879. |
Sgt. BOADEN F. Sgt. EVANS D. P/O. F. G. JEFFRIES Sgt. SEARS F. Sgt. SHEPHERD L. Sgt. ROBERTS H. Sgt. EDWARDS F. Sgt. McHENRY C. P/O. R. L. MEREDITH Sgt. NORCROSS H. Sgt. MARTIN L. Sgt. KEITH G. Sgt. STRICKLAND J. Sgt. STEVENSON A. Sgt. WINTON A. Sgt. SPALTON R. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS H. Sgt. PENKMAN E. Sgt. TEAGUE W. P/O. R. A. SHIRES Sgt. ROSS L. W/O. ROSEKILLY L. P/O. R. A. G. TUCKER Sgt. ORR J. P/O. R. E. THORNLEY P/O. R. D. OWEN P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. |
Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2329. 2332. 2335. 2336. 2339. ----. 2341. |
0516. 0511. 0530. 0504. 0522. ----. 0225. |
7 aircraft (4 from 'A' Flight & 3 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack target SAARBRUCKEN in accordance with Form B.914 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. J.BJ.693. Sgt. BOADEN and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. J.BJ. 693. (Captain Sgt. BOADEN) bombing from a height of 9.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst in the open centre of town. Concentrated fires were visible for 70 miles. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain Sgt. EDWARDS) bombing from a height of 9.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to ignite in town North of aiming point. The whole town appear to be a mass fire. A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain Sgt. KEITH) bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results, but concentrated fires were seen burning. A/C. K.X.3445. (Captain Sgt. PATE) bombing from a height of 8.000 feet dropped his bombs on the marshalling yards causing fires. The whole town appear to be ablaze. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) bombing from a height of 10.000 feet dropped his bombs in existing fires. Fires were observed all over town. A/C. C.BJ.893. (Captain P/O. SHIRES) failed to return from operations. A/C. X.BJ.879. (Captain P/O. OWEN) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to Rear Turret trouble and returned to base early after jettisoning his bomb. 6 aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 05.30.hours. |
| MARHAM. | 2/9/42. | 0530. | The remaining aircraft had returned safely to base. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly to West, fair at first. Visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 5 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 2nd/3rd. September, 1942. Target KARLSRUHE & GARDENING. |
| Form B.915 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2018. | to 2245. | A/C. F.X.3447. Sgt. KEITH and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. J.BJ.693. Sgt. BOADEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. K.X.3445. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. N.BJ.663. P/O. DAVIES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Q.X.3718. F/S. LANCELEY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. W.BJ.842. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. Sgt. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 45. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), 1. 4.000 lb H.C., and 4. 1.500 lb. Mines. 5 of the aircraft carried cameras. |
| 8 aircraft took of on operations between the hours of 2018 and 2245 to attack target KARLSRUHE and on GARDENING OPERATIONS. |
| Of the six aircraft detailed to attack KARLSRUHE, three were forced to abandon the sortie and returned to base early due to compass trouble in one case and engine trouble in the others. Each aircraft jettisoned its bombs. The other three aircraft successfully located the target and bombed the town and built up area from heights ranging between 11.000 and 11.500 feet. Numerous bursts were observed and concentrated fires were started all over the town. Photographs were attempted. |
| The two aircraft detailed for GARDENING OPERATIONS dropped their mines in the allotted positions by T.R. and D.R. fixes from heights of 2.500 feet. |
| 2/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III J. BJ. 693. Wellington MK.III K. X. 3445. Wellington MK.III N. BJ. 663. Wellington MK.III Q. X. 3718. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III W. BJ. 842. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. |
Sgt. KEITH G. Sgt. STRICKLAND J. Sgt. STEVENSON A. Sgt. WINTON A. Sgt. SPALTON R. Sgt. BOADEN F. Sgt. EVANS D. P/O. F. G. JEFFRIES Sgt. SEARS F. Sgt. SHEPHERD L. Sgt. ROBERTS H. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. P/O. F. R. DAVIES Sgt. MERIFIELD J. Sgt. BUSHELL H. Sgt. FINCH H. Sgt. BROWN G. F/S. LANCELEY C. Sgt. SCOTT A. Sgt. CONSTABLE M. Sgt. COLBRAN L. Sgt. HANDS N. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS H. Sgt. PENKMAN E. Sgt. TEAGUE W. P/O. R. D. OWEN P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. Sgt. EDWARDS F. Sgt. McHENRY C. P/O. R. L. MEREDITH Sgt. NORCROSS H. Sgt. MARTIN L. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2243. 2235. 2240. 2018. 2020. 2247. 2245. 2238. |
0453. 0448. 2359. 2324. 2317. 0145. 0456. 2302. |
8 aircraft were detailed (3 from 'A' Flight and 5 from 'B' Flight)
to attack target KARLSRUHE and MINELAYING OPERATIONS in accordance with Form B.915 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. F.X.3447. Sgt. KEITH and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain Sgt. KEITH) located target KARLSRUHE and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst in built up area. Concentrated fires were seen burning. 1 Photo taken. A/C. J.BJ.693. (Captain Sgt. BOADEN) located target KARLSRUHE and bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst in town one third of a mile West of aiming point. Incendiary fires were observed all over the town and 1 photo taken. A/C. K.X.3445. (Captain Sgt. PATE) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to engine trouble and returned to base early after jettisoning his bombs. A/C. N.BJ.663. (Captain P/O. DAVIES) dropped his Mines from a height of 2.500 feet by T.R. & D.R. fixes in the allotted position. A/C. Q.X.3718. (Captain F/S. LANCELEY) dropped his Mines in the allotted position by T.R. fix from a height of 2.500 feet . A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to compass trouble and returned early to base after jettisoning his bombs. A/C. W.BJ.842. (Captain P/O. OWEN) bombing target KARLSRUHE from a height of 11.500 feet dropped his bombs on built up area North of railway, and a terrific fire was observed in centre of town. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain Sgt. EDWARDS) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to engine trouble and returned early to base after jettisoning his bombs. All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 04.56.hours. |
| MARHAM. | 3/9/42. | 0456. | All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South to South South East, fair, visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 4 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| There were no operations today and nothing of interest occurred. |
| MARHAM. | 4/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, fair at first, visibility poor becoming good. |
| Flying training. |
| 5 crews undertook Air Firing and Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 4th/5th. September, 1942. Target BREMEN. |
| Form B.917 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2359. | to 0030. | A/C. G.X.3393. P/O. GRIMSTON and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. J.BJ.693. Sgt. BOADEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. Sgt. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. L.BJ.771. Sgt. KEITH and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. F.X.3447. P/O. FRIEND and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. K.X.3445. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Q.X.3718. F/S. LANCELEY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. N.BJ.663. P/O. DAVIES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. W.BJ.842. F/L. MOORE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. X.BJ.879. P/O. BERRY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. C.BJ.833. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 81. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), 3. 4.000 lb H.C. All the aircraft carried cameras. |
| 12 Aircraft took off on operations to attack target BREMEN between the hours of 2359 and 0030 and bombing from heights ranging between 10.800 and 14.000 feet dropped their bombs and incendiaries. Some bursts were observed in centre of town and in marshalling yards and many concentrated fires were seen burning in the built up area and marshalling yards, the whole town appearing to be ablaze. Photographs were attempted. |
| Two aircraft failed to return from operations. Wellington Mk III - BJ663 KO-N / Sgt. KEITH and his crew became all POW. |
| 4/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III G. X. 3393. Wellington MK.III J. BJ. 693. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III L. BJ. 771. Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III K. X. 3445. Wellington MK.III Q. X. 3718. Wellington MK.III V. BK. 965. Wellington MK.III N. BJ. 663. Wellington MK.III W. BJ. 842. Wellington MK.III X. BJ. 879. Wellington MK.III C. BJ. 833. |
P/O. B. GRIMSTON P/O. J. MACPHERSON Sgt. PAGE A.. Sgt. VOLANTE S. Sgt. STAFFORD G. Sgt. BOADEN F. P/O. F. G. JEFFRIES Sgt. SEARS F. Sgt. SHEPHERD L. Sgt. ROBERTS H. Sgt. EDWARDS F. Sgt. McHENRY C. P/O. R. L. MEREDITH Sgt. NORCROSS H. Sgt. MARTIN L. Sgt. KEITH G. Sgt. STRICKLAND J. Sgt. STEVENSON A. Sgt. WINTON A. Sgt. SPALTON R. P/O. T. M . FRIEND P/O. H. C. HOSKINS P/O. F. P. BELANGER Sgt. JOHNSON A. Sgt. STEPHEN W.. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. F/S. LANCELEY C. Sgt. SCOTT A. Sgt. CONSTABLE M. Sgt. COLBRAN L. Sgt. HANDS N. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. GILMORE J. Sgt. TEAGUE W. P/O. J. G. DAVIES Sgt. MERIFIELD J. Sgt. BUSHELL H. Sgt. FINCH H. Sgt. BROWN G. F/L. J. G. MOORE Sgt. SNOOK W. Sgt. PIKE J. Sgt. SMITH M. Sgt. BUCKLAND E. P/O. BERRY J. D. P/O. G. E. WALLACE Sgt. GOAD J. Sgt. HARRIS J. T. Sgt. STANSALL J. P/O. R. D. OWEN P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2359. 0028. 0002. ----. 0030. 0009. 0018. 0016. ----. 0025. 0015. 0020. |
0503. 0535. 0454. ----. 0521. 0448. 0523. 0510. ----. 0533. 0530. 0512. |
12 aircraft were detailed to attack target BREMEN (5 from 'A' Flight & 7 from 'B' Flight) in accordance with Form B.917 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. G.X.3393. P/O. GRIMSTON and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. G.X.3393. (Captain P/O. GRIMSTON) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Other bombs were seen to burst in marshalling yards and fires were observed round old town on both sides of river. A/C. J.BJ. 693. (Captain Sgt. BOADEN) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to ignite. The whole town appeared to be ablaze. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain Sgt. EDWARDS) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his incendiaries in line across the town. Good fires were seen burning. A/C. L.BJ.771. (Captain Sgt. KEITH) failed to return from operations. A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain P/O. FRIEND) bombing from a height of 19.800 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst in centre of town. Concentrated fires were observed. A/C. K.X.3445. (Captain Sgt. PATE) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Three good fires were seen in the town as well as others scattered around. A/C. Q.X.3718. (Captain F/L. LANCELEY) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs in the town on the Northern bank, without observing any results. Many concentrated fires were seen. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his incendiaries in town causing fires. A/C. N.BJ.663. (Captain P/O. DAVIES) failed to return from operations. A/C. W.BJ.842. (Captain F/L. MOORE) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst in the town. Many fires were observed. A/C. X.BJ.879. (Captain P/O. BERRY) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs in the town North of aiming point. Many fires were seen in the town. A/C. C.BJ.833. (Captain P/O. OWEN) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs on the Northerly part of the town near the docks without observing any results. Good fires were seen burning. Leaflets were dropped. 10 aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 05.35 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 5/9/42. | 0535. | All the remaining aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, fair at first, visibility fair. |
| Flying training. |
| 7 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| There were no operations today and nothing of interest occurred. |
| MARHAM | 6/9/42. | Met. conditions |
| Wind Westerly, fair, visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 7 crews undertook Air Firing and Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 6th/7th. September, 1942. Target DUISBERG and GARDENING. |
| Form B.918 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2014. | to 0122. | A/C. J.BJ.693. Sgt. BOADEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. R.Z.1657. P/O. BERRY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Q.X.3718. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. G.X.3395. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. P.BJ.724. F/S. LANCELEY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. W.BJ.842. F/L. MOORE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 54. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), 8. 500 lb. G.P's, 1. 4.000 lb. H.C., and 2. 1.500 lb. Mines. |
| 9 aircraft took off for operations between the hours of 2014 and 0122. One aircraft was detailed for GARDENING OPERATIONS and dropped its mines in the allotted position by T.R. and D.R. fixes from a height of 2.800 feet. |
| Eight aircraft successfully located the target DUISBERG and bombing from heights ranging between 12.000 and 15.000 feet, dropped their bombs in the marshalling yards causing fires, some of them apparently oil fires. Many fires were also started in the built up area and on and around the aiming point. |
| One aircraft crashed near NORWICH on the return trip, four of the crew dying as a result of the crash. Wellington Mk III - BJ724 KO-P |
| 6/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III J. BJ. 693. Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III Q. X. 3718. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III G. X. 3393. Wellington MK.III P. BJ. 724. Wellington MK.III W. BJ. 842. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. |
Sgt. BOADEN F. P/O. F. G. JEFFRIES Sgt. SEARS F. Sgt. SHEPHERD L. Sgt. ROBERTS H. P/O. J. D. BERRY P/O. J. E. WALLACE Sgt. GOAD J. Sgt. HARRIS J. T. Sgt. RIDER A. F/S. EDWARDS F. Sgt. McHENRY C. P/O. R. L. MEREDITH Sgt. NORCROSS H. Sgt. MARTIN L. P/O. R. D. OWEN P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS H. Sgt. STRANGE K. Sgt. TEAGUE W. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. F/S. LANCELEY Sgt. SCOTT A. Sgt. CONSTABLE M. Sgt. COLBRAN L. Sgt. HANDS N. F/L. MOORE J. G. Sgt. PUDSEY K. P/O. W. A. MAJOR Sgt. PIKE J. Sgt. SMITH M. Sgt. BUCKLAND E. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
0059. 0101. 0115. 0111. 0113. 0119. ----. 0122. 2014. |
0450. 0445. 0448. 0442. 0510. 0501. ----. 0454. 0020. |
8 aircraft were detailed to attack target DUISBERG and 1 aircraft for MINELAYING OPERATIONS (3 from 'A' Flight and 6 from 'B' Flight)
in accordance with Form B.918 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. J.BJ.693. Sgt. BOADEN and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. J.BJ.693. (Captain Sgt. BOADEN) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his incendiaries about 1 mile Easterly of aiming point causing decent fires. A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain P/O. BERRY) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his incendiaries in built up area without observing any results. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his incendiaries in built up area without observing any results. One good fire was seen in target area. A/C. Q.X.3818. (Captain P/O. OWEN) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs slightly Southerly of aiming point an observed an orange blaze in town becoming red. A/C. G.X.3393. (Captain Sgt. PATE) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped its incendiaries which were seen to fall in marshalling yards causing fires, apparently oil fires. Large fires were observed. A/C. P.BJ.724. (Captain F/S. LANCELEY) attacked target dropping his bombs but whilst returning to base crashed near NORWICH, the Captain and three members of his crew dying as a result of the crash. A/C. W.BJ.842. (Captain F/L. MOORE) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst 1/2 miles South of aiming point. Fires were observed well distributed over target area, and leaflets were dropped. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) detailed for MINILAYING OPERATIONS dropped his Mines in the allotted position by T.R. and D.R. fixes from a height of 2.800 feet . 8 aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 05.10 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 7/9/42. | 0510. | All the remaining aircraft had returned safely to base after Operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly to Westerly, fair, visibility fair. |
| Flying training. |
| 2 crews undertook Circuits and Landings. |
| Operations Night of the 7th/8th. September, 1942. Target GARDENING OPERATIONS. |
| Form B.919 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 1959. | to 2004. | A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. K.X.3445. P/O. FRIEND and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 6. 1.500 lb. Mines. |
| 3 crews took off on GARDENING OPERATIONS between 1959 hours and 2004 hours. 2 of the aircraft dropped their mines in the allotted positions by visible or T.R. fixes and D.R. fix from a height of 2.500 feet. The other aircraft returned to base in error, having picked up the recall signal of another aircraft, after jettisoning its mines safe. |
| 7/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. Wellington MK.III K. X. 3445. |
Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. STRANGE K. Sgt. TEAGUE W. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. P/O. T. M . FRIEND P/O. H. C. HOSKINS P/O. F.P. BELANGER Sgt. JONES W. Sgt. STEPHEN W. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
1959. 2001. 2004. |
2347. 0014. 2128. |
3 aircraft were detailed for MINELAYING OPERATIONS (2 from 'A' Flight and 1 from 'B' Flight) in accordance with Form B.919 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) dropped his Mines in the allotted position by T.R. and D.R. fixes from a height of 2.500 feet. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) dropped his Mines by visible and D.R. fixes in the allotted position from a height of 2.500 feet . A/C. K.X.3445. (Captain P/O. FRIEND) picked up recall of another aircraft and returned to base in error. Mines were jettisoned safe. All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 00.14.hours. |
| MARHAM. | 8/9/42. | 0014. | All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, fine becoming cloudy, visibility poor. |
| Flying training. |
| 4 aircraft undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 8th/9th. September, 1942. Target FRANKFURT. |
| Form B.920 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2034. | to 2054. | A/C. V.BJ.965. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. R.Z.1657. P/O. BERRY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Y.BJ.770. F/S. GLAUSER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. J.BJ.693. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. W.BJ.842. F/L. MOORE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. C.BJ.833. P/O. FRIEND and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 45. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), 2. 4.000 lb. H.C.'s and 8. 500 lb. G.P's. All the aircraft carried cameras. |
| 8 aircraft took off on operations between the hours of 2034 and 2054 to attack target FRANKFURT and bombed visually from heights ranging between 11.000 and 14.000 feet. Incendiaries were seen to ignite in the centre of the old town and a big oil fire was observed on island. Good fires were seen in the built up areas, South of the river, in the centre of the old town, North of the river and the dock area. Heavy bombs were dropped just East of aiming point. |
| Two aircraft were forced to abandon the sortie one owing to engine trouble and the other to turret trouble, and returned to base early after jettisoning their bombs. |
| One aircraft landed at HUNSDON on the return trip. |
| 8/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III Y. BJ. 770. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. Wellington MK.III J. BJ. 693. Wellington MK.III W. BJ. 842. Wellington MK.III C. BJ. 833. |
S/L. T. L. SANDES Sgt. EVANS D. F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. P/O. J. D. BERRY P/O. G. E. WALLACE Sgt. GOAD J. Sgt. HARRIS J. T. Sgt. BRYANT W. K. F/S. GLAUSER C. Sgt. PUDSEY K. P/O. J. R. WORTH Sgt. HULME J. Sgt. AUSTIN W. J. Sgt. HUGHES D. F/S. EDWARDS F. Sgt. McHENRY C. P/O. R. L. MEREDITH Sgt. NORCROSS H. Sgt. MARTIN L. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. S/L. R. J. PARSONS Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. F/L. J. G. MOORE P/O. W. A. MAJOR Sgt. PIKE J. Sgt. SMITH M. Sgt. BUCKLAND E. P/O. T. M . FRIEND P/O. H. C. HOSKINS P/O. F.P. BELANGER Sgt. JOHNSON A. Sgt. STEPHEN W.. |
Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2034. 2034. 2035. 2050. 2041. 2042. 2052. 2054. |
0235. 0239. 0255. 2335. 2131. 0320. 0253. 0310. |
8 aircraft (3 from 'A' Flight & 5 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack target FRANKFURT in accordance with Form B.920 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. V.BJ.965. S/L. SANDES and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain S/L. SANDES) dropped his bombs from a height of 13.000 feet without observing any results. Good fires were seen in built up area South of river, centre of town, North of river and dock area. A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain P/O. BERRY) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his incendiaries which were seen to ignite about the centre of old town. The aiming point appeared to be well alight. A/C. Y.BJ.770. (Captain F/S. GLAUSER) bombing from a height of 11.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Large scattered fires were seen in built up area. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to rear turret trouble and returned to base early after jettisoning his bombs in the sea. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. PATE) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to engine trouble and returned early to base after jettisoning his bombs. A/C. J.BJ. 693. (Captain S/L. PARSONS) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs just Easterly of aiming point without observing any results. Good fires were seen, mostly in the town. A/C. W.BJ.842. (Captain F/L. MOORE) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bomb which was seen to burst in middle of town. A big oil fire on island and several fires in town North of aiming point were also observed. A/C. C.BJ.833. (Captain P/O. FRIEND) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs in centre of existing fires. This aircraft landed at HUNSDON on return from operations. All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 03.20 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 9/9/42. | 0320. | All the remaining aircraft had returned to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind variable, fog, visibility poor. |
| Flying training. |
| 17 Crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| There were no operations today and nothing of interest occurred. |
| MARHAM. | 10/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind variable, poor, visibility poor. |
| Flying training. |
| 5 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 10th/11th. September, 1942. TARGET DUSSELDORF. |
| Form B.922 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2109. | to 2135. | A/C. Q.X.3718. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Y.BJ.770. F/S. GLAUSER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. R.Z.1657. P/O. BERRY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. F/S. EDWARDS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. G.X.3393. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. F.X.3447. Sgt. HICKMAN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. D.BJ.962. F/L. ROHDE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. W.BJ.842. F/L. MOORE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. C.BJ.833. P/O. FRIEND and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 54. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), 18. S.B.C's (30 lb. Incend) and 2. 4.000 lb. H.C's and all carried cameras. |
| 10 aircraft took off for operation between the hours of 2109 and 2135 to attack target DUSSELDORF and bombed from heights ranging between 11.500 and 13.000 feet. Several bursts were observed and many concentrated fires were seen all over the town. Leaflets were dropped. |
| 10/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III Q. X. 3718. Wellington MK.III Y. BJ. 770. Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III G. X. 3393. Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III D. BJ. 962. Wellington MK.III W. BJ. 842. Wellington MK.III C. BJ. 833. |
S/L. T. L. SANDES F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. F/S. GLAUSER C. Sgt. PUDSEY K. P/O. J. R. WORTH Sgt. HULME J. Sgt. AUSTIN W. J. Sgt. HUGHES D. P/O. J. D. BERRY P/O. G. E. WALLACE Sgt. GOAD J. Sgt. HARRIS J. T. Sgt. BRYANT W. K. F/S. EDWARDS F. Sgt. McHENRY C. P/O. R. L. MEREDITH Sgt. NORCROSS H. Sgt. MARTIN L. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. RIDER A. Sgt. TEAGUE W. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. Sgt. NICKMAN J. C. Sgt. CHAPMAN P. Sgt. WALMSLEY S. Sgt. JONES W. Sgt. PEARCE W. F/L. D. O. ROHDE Sgt. EVANS D. Sgt. SIMPSON D. Sgt. PAUDASH E. Sgt. LEATHERMAN R. Sgt. MARTIN W. F/L. J. G. MOORE P/O. W. A. MAJOR Sgt. PIKE J. Sgt. SMITH M. Sgt. BUCKLAND E. P/O. T. M . FRIEND P/O. H. C. HOSKINS P/O. F. P. BELANGER Sgt. MORRIS A. Sgt. STEPHEN W. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2108. 2109. 2111. 2116. 2119. 2126. 2117. 2114. 2128. 2135. |
0101. 0108. 0048. 0059. 0111. 0054. 0114. 0129. 0106. 0125. |
10 aircraft (4 from 'A' Flight and 6 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack target DUSSELDORF in accordance with Form B.922 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. Q.X.3718. S/L. SANDES and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. Q.X.3718. (Captain S/L. SANDES) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs on built up area without observing any results. Good fires were seen already burning. A/C. Y.BJ.770. (Captain F/S. GLAUSER) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Concentrated fires were seen in the town. Leaflets were dropped. A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain P/O. BERRY) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his bombs on built up area without observing any results, good fires were seen burning in the town. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain F/S. EDWARDS) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results, good fires were seen burning in the target area. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs which was seen to burst in target area. Concentrated fires were observed all over the town. A/C. G.X.3393. (Captain Sgt. PATE) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs on existing fires. Many fires were seen, one of them apparently an oil fire. A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain Sgt. HICKMAN) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst in centre of town. Good fires were observed burning in town, and leaflets were dropped. A/C. D.BJ.962. (Captain F/L. ROHDE) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results owing to glare of existing fires, acres of fire were seen and leaflets were dropped. A/C. W.BJ.842. (Captain F/L. MOORE) bombing from a height of 13.800 feet dropped his bomb which was seen to burst among existing fires. Many fires were observed. A/C. C.BJ.833. (Captain P/O. FRIEND) bombing from a height of 11.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst 6 1/2 miles South of other fires. All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 01.29 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 11/9/42. | 0129. | All the aircraft had returned to base safely after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind North North Easterly, widespread mist and fog, visibility becoming moderate. |
| Operations Night of the 11th/12th. September, 1942. TARGET . |
| Form B.923 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 14 aircraft stood by for operations which were cancelled at 20.00 hours. |
| Flying training. |
| 3 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| MARHAM. | 12/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind North North Easterly, widespread mist and fog, visibility poor becoming fair. |
| Flying training. |
| 5 Crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 12th/13th. September, 1942. TARGET . |
| Form B.924 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 12 crews stood by for operations which were cancelled at 19.30 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 13/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind North North Easterly, cloudy at first, visibility poor to moderate. |
| Flying training. |
| 12 crews undertook Local Flying Training. |
| Operations Night of the 13/14th. September, 1942. TARGET BREMEN. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 0033. | to 0048. | A/C. J.BJ.693. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. G.X.3393. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. B.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. C.BJ.833. P/O. FRIEND and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. N.BJ.990. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. R.Z.1657. P/O. BERRY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. W.BJ.842. F/L. MOORE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 45. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), 9. S.B.C's (30 lb. Incend) and 2. 4.000 lb. H.C's. All the aircraft carried cameras. |
| 8 aircraft took off for operation between the hours of 0033 and 0048 to attack target BREMEN. A ground haze reduced visibility but the aircraft bombed from heights ranging between 12.000 and 14.500 feet. Numerous bursts were observed and many fires were seen burning in the town as well as concentrated fires along North Easterly side of town with many smaller ones to South West in the town. Leaflets were dropped and photographs attempted. |
| 0554. | All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| 13/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III J. BJ. 693. Wellington MK.III G. X. 3393. Wellington MK.III B. BJ. 660. Wellington MK.III C. BJ. 833. Wellington MK.III N. BJ. 990. Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III W. BJ. 842. |
S/L. R. J. PARSONS Sgt. GILL T. Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. ADSETT F. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. P/O. T. M . FRIEND P/O. H. C. HOSKINS P/O. F. P. BELANGER Sgt. JOHNSON A.. Sgt. STEPHEN W.. S/L. T. L. SANDES Sgt. McCREA W. F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. P/O. J. D. BERRY P/O. G. E. WALLACE Sgt. GOAD J. Sgt. HARRIS J. T. Sgt. BRYANT W. K. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. WARNER K. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. RIDER A. Sgt. TEAGUE W. F/L. J. G. MOORE Sgt. BALDWIN F. Sgt. SNOOK W Sgt. PIKE J. Sgt. SMITH M. Sgt. BUCKLAND E. |
Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
0039. 0038. 0047. 0055. 0033. 0034. 0036. 0048. |
0554. 0507. 0517. 0512. 0521. 0450. 0459. 0446. |
8 aircraft (4 from 'A' Flight & 4 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack target BREMEN in accordance with Form B.925 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. J.BJ.693. S/L. PARSONS and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. J.BJ.693. (Captain S/L. SANDES = PARSONS) bombing from a height of 12.500 feet dropped his bombs visually and observed bursts on South Easterly edge of main fires. Good fires were seen in centre of built up area. A photo was attempted. A/C. G.X.3393. (Captain Sgt. PATE) bombing visually from a height of 13.500 feet and observed bursts in town. The South Easterly part of town appeared to be well alight. Leaflets were dropped. A/C. B.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs South East of town without observing any results. Numerous concentrated fires were observed South East of town. A/C. C.BJ.833. (Captain P/O. FRIEND) bombing from a height of 13.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Some fires were observed and a photo was attempted. A/C. N.BJ.990. (Captain S/L. SANDES) bombed from a height of 14.500 feet without observing any results One very big fire was seen burning. A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain P/O. BERRY) bombing from a height of 13.500 feet dropped his incendiaries which were seen to ignite. Large numbers of fires were observed several of them large ones, the glow from them being visible from the coast. A photo was attempted. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) bombing from a height of 14.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Terrific fires probably along North East side of town with many smaller fires to South West of town were observed, and hangar like buildings were seen ablaze. A/C. W.BJ.842. (Captain F/L. MOORE) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his bomb which was seen to burst in town. Good fires were observed in the town. Leaflets were dropped. All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 05.54 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 14/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind North Easterly, cloudy at first, visibility mainly good. |
| No flying training today. |
| Operations Night of the 14/15th. September, 1942. TARGET WILHELMSHAVEN. |
| Form B.927 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 1956. | to 2009. | A/C. N.BJ.990. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. R.Z.1657. P/O. BERRY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Q.X.3718. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. J.BJ.693. Sgt. BOADEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. A.Z.1663. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. F.X.3447. Sgt. HICKMAN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 54. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), and 18. S.B.C's (30 lb. Incend). All the aircraft carried cameras. |
| 8 aircraft took off for operation between 19.56 and 20.09 hours to attack target WILHELMSHAVEN. The aircraft bombed from heights ranging between 11.500 and 14.700 feet and a few bursts were seen. Many scattered fires were observed on the target and two or three fires were burning near aiming Point. |
| One aircraft failed to return from operations. Wellington Mk III - BJ693 KO-J |
| 14/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III N. BJ. 990. Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III Q. X. 3718. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III J. BJ. 693. Wellington MK.III A. Z. 1663. Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. |
S/L. T. L. SANDES Sgt. McCREA W. F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. P/O. J. D. BERRY P/O. G. E. WALLACE Sgt. GOAD J. Sgt. HARRIS J. T. Sgt. BRYANT W. K. P/O. R. D. OWEN Sgt. BALDWIN F. P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS H. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. ADSETT F. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. Sgt. BOADEN F. Sgt. WARNER K. P/O. F. G. JEFFRIES Sgt. SEARS F. Sgt. SHEPHERD L. Sgt. ROBERTS A. S/L. R. J. PARSONS Sgt. GILL T. Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. Sgt. HICKMAN J. C. Sgt. CHAPMAN P. Sgt. WALMSLEY S. Sgt. JONES W. Sgt. PEARCE W. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. |
Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
1955. 1956. 1957. 1959. 1958. 2001. 2003. 2009. |
0019. 0011. 0025. 0043. ----. 0047. 0018. 0052. |
8 aircraft (5 from 'A' Flight & 3 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack target WILHELMSHAVEN in accordance with Form B.927 received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. N.BJ.990. S/L. SANDES and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. N.BJ.990. (Captain S/L. SANDES) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his bombs the bursts of which were seen but with no apparent result. A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain P/O. BERRY) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his bombs observing bursts. One fire was seen to progressing. A/C. Q.X.3718. (Captain P/O. OWEN) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Many fires were seen in the town. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. PATE) bombed between flares from a height of 13.500 feet without observing any results owing to Flak bursts. A/C. J.BJ.693. (Captain Sgt. BOADEN) failed to return from operations. A/C. A.Z.1663. (Captain S/L. PARSONS) bombed from a height of 11.500 feet without observing any results. Scattered fires were seen burning. A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain Sgt. HICKMAN) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst in town West of target. Three good fires were observed near aiming point. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) bombing from a height of 14.700 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Seven good but rather scattered fires were seen. The seven remaining aircraft had returned to base after operations by 00.52 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 15/9/42. | 0052. | All the remaining aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, fair with occasional showers, visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 8 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 15th. September, 1942. TARGET - GARDENING OPERATIONS. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| A/C. Q.X.3718. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. Sgt. PUDSEY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. B.X.3924. P/O. FRIEND and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. D.BJ.962. Sgt. EVANS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. HICKMAN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 10. 1.500 lb. Mines. |
| 5 aircraft took off on GARDENING OPERATIONS between the hours of 19.54 and 19.58. One aircraft developed engine trouble immediately after take off and returned to base after jettisoning its mines in the vicinity of the aerodrome. |
| The other four aircraft located their positions by visible & D.R. fixes or by T.R. & D.R. fixes and dropped their mines in the allotted positions except one aircraft which returned to base with one mine hung up. |
| 2319. | All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| 15/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III Q. X. 3718. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III B. X. 3924. Wellington MK.III D. BJ. 962. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. |
P/O. R. D. OWEN P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS H. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. Sgt. PUDSEY K. Sgt. WICKS S. Sgt. MORRIS T. Sgt. JONES W. Sgt. PIDGEN G. P/O. T. M . FRIEND P/O. H. C. HOSKINS P/O. F. P. BELANGER Sgt. JOHNSON A. Sgt. STEPHEN W. Sgt. EVANS D. Sgt. SIMPSON D. Sgt. PAUDASH E. Sgt. LEATHERMAN R. Sgt. MARTIN W. Sgt. HICKMAN J. C. Sgt. CHAPMAN P. Sgt. WALMSLEY S. Sgt. JONES W. Sgt. PEARCE W. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
1956. 1957. ----. 1958. 1954. |
2239. 2313. ----. 2319. 2256. |
5 aircraft (3 from 'A' Flight & 2 from 'B' Flight)
were detailed for GARDENING OPERATIONS in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. Q.X.3718. P/O. OWEN and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. Q.X.3718. (Captain P/O. OWEN) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. and D.R. fixes from a height of 2.500 feet. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain Sgt. PUDSEY) dropped his mine in the allotted position by T.R. and D.R. fixes. The other mine hung up. Height 18.000 feet. A/C. B.X.3924. (Captain P/O. FRIEND) jettisoned his mines in neighbourhood of aerodrome owing to engine trouble just after take-off and returned to base early. A/C. D.BJ.962. (Captain Sgt. EVANS) dropped his mines in the allotted position by visible and D.R. fixes from a height of 2.800 feet . A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. HICKMAN) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. fix from a height of 2.500 feet. All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 23.19.hours. |
| MARHAM. | 16/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind Westerly, fair with risk of scattered showers, visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 3 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 16/17th. September, 1942. TARGET - ESSEN. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2016. | to 2035. | A/C. N.BJ.990. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. F.X.3447. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. Sgt. PUDSEY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. R.Z.1657. P/O. BERRY and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. J.Z.1663. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. HICKMAN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. G.X.3393. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. D.BJ.962. Sgt. EVANS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Y.BJ.770. Sgt. McCREA and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. B.X.3924. Sgt. GILL and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 54. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend), & 45. S.B.C's (30 lb. Incend). All the aircraft carried cameras. |
| 11 aircraft took off between the hours of 20.16 and 20.35 to attack target ESSEN. 2 aircraft returned to base early, one jettisoning its bombs during combat with enemy aircraft and the other bringing its bombs back due to wireless receiver trouble. |
| The remainder successfully located the target and bombed from heights ranging between 9.500 and 18.000 feet. Very few bombs were seen to burst owing to bad visibility but many scattered fires were observed as well as three large ones burning close to buildings. Leaflets were dropped and photographs attempted. |
| 16/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III N. BJ. 990. Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III J. Z. 1663. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. Wellington MK.III G. X. 3393. Wellington MK.III D. BJ. 962. Wellington MK.III Y. BJ. 770. Wellington MK.III B. X. 3924. |
S/L. T. L. SANDES Sgt. BALDWIN F. F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. P/O. R. D. OWEN P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS H. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. Sgt. PUDSEY K. Sgt. WICKS S. Sgt. MORRIS T. Sgt. JONES W. Sgt. PIDGEN G. P/O. J. D. BERRY P/O. G. E. WALLACE Sgt. GOAD J. Sgt. HARRIS J. T. Sgt. BRYANT W. K. S/L. R. J. PARSONS Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. Sgt. HICKMAN J. C. Sgt. CHAPMAN P. Sgt. WALMSLEY S. Sgt. JONES W. Sgt. PEARCE W. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. ADSETT F. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. Sgt. EVANS D. P/O. A. F. AVANT Sgt. SIMPSON D. Sgt. PAUDASH E. Sgt. LEATHERMAN R. Sgt. MARTIN W. Sgt. McCREA W. Sgt. STROUTS F. Sgt. GARLAND J. Sgt. RIDER A. Sgt. STRANGE K. Sgt. GILL T. Sgt. JOHNSON D. Sgt. REID W. Sgt. MORRIS T. Sgt. GROVES J. |
Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator. W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2016. 2032. 2028. 2018. 2017. 2026. 2029. 2024. 2030. 2035. 2034. |
0117. 0112. 0031. 2300. 0146. 0134. 2309. 0123. 0154. 0140. 0210. |
11 aircraft (6 from 'A' Flight & 5 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack target ESSEN in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. N.BJ.990. S/L. SANDES and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. N.BJ.990. (Captain S/L. SANDES) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Some good fires were seen starting. TR interference was experienced off ZUIDER ZEE. A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain P/O. OWEN) bombing from a height of 16.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. A few fires appeared to be increasing in size. Leaflets were dropped a photo attempted. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain Sgt. PUDSEY) bombing from a height of 18.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Many scattered fires were seen. Leaflets were dropped and a photo attempted. A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain P/O. BERRY) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to wireless receiver trouble and returned to base early bringing back his bombs. A/C. J.Z.1663. (Captain S/L. PARSONS) bombing from a height of 12.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst close to a big square building. Scattered fires were observed, also three good fires, one of them near building. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. HICKMAN) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Scattered fires and one large one were seen. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) jettisoned his bombs during combat with enemy aircraft and returned to base early. A/C. G.X.3393. (Captain Sgt. PATE) bombing from a height of 15.500 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Some fires were observed in the target area. A/C. D.BJ.962. (Captain Sgt. EVANS) bombing from a height of 15.000 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. Plenty of scattered fires were visible for 60 miles. Leaflets were dropped. A/C. Y.BJ.770. (Captain Sgt. McCREA) bombing from a height of 9.500 feet dropped his bombs without observing any results. One large fire and many scattered smaller ones were seen. A/C. B.X.3924. (Captain Sgt. GILL) bombing from a height of 14.500 feet dropped his bombs which were seen to burst. One very large fire spreading in built up area and numerous scattered ones were observed. All the aircraft had returned to base by 02.10 hours. |
| MARHAM | 17/9/42. | 0210. | All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, fair, visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 4 aircraft undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| There were no operations today and nothing of interest occurred. |
| MARHAM. | 18/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, fair, visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 11 Crews undertook Local Flying Training. |
| Operations Night of the 18/19th. September, 1942. - GARDENING OPERATIONS. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 1941. | A/C. B.X.3924. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Q.X.3718. P/O. OWEN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 4. 1.500 lb. Mines. |
| Two aircraft took off for GARDENING OPERATIONS at 19.41 hours. One aircraft located its position by a series of pinpoints and dropped his mines in the allotted position. |
| A message was received from the other aircraft that one engine had stopped. The key was then clamped down and ditching followed. No trace of the crew was found. Wellington Mk III - X3718 - KO-Q |
| 18/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III B. X. 3924. Wellington MK.III Q. X. 3718. |
S/L. R. J. PARSONS Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. P/O. R. D. OWEN P/O. F. H. ELLIS Sgt. WILLIAMS H. Sgt. ALLAN J. Sgt. HUNTER J. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
1941. 1941. |
0253. ----. |
2 aircraft were detailed for MINELAYING OPERATIONS in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. (1 A/C. from each Flight)
A/C. B.X.3924. S/L. PARSONS and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. B.X.3924. (Captain S/L. PARSONS) dropped his mines after position had been located by a series of pinpoints from a height of 500 feet. A/C. Q.X.3718. (Captain P/O. OWEN) took off at 19.41 hours. A message was received that engine had stopped. Aircraft ditched. Crew not located. One aircraft returned to base after operations at 02.53.hours. |
| MARHAM. | 19/9/42. | 0253. | The remaining aircraft had returned to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, occasional slight rain, visibility good. |
| Flying training. |
| 5 crews undertook Local Flying Training. |
| 2 aircraft went out on a dinghy search. |
| Operations Night of the 19/20th. September, 1942. TARGET - SAARBRUCKEN. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 2009. | to 2020. | A/C. J.Z.1663. Sgt. McCREA and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. B.X.3924. Sgt. GILL and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. D.BJ.962. Sgt. EVANS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. F.X.3447. Sgt. PATE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 45. S.B.C's (4 lb. Incend). All aircraft carried cameras. |
| 5 aircraft took off for operations between the hours of 2009 and 2020 to attack target SAARBRUCKEN. One aircraft returned to base early after a combat with an enemy aircraft had delayed it making it too late to attack target. This aircraft brought back 7 S.B.C's. |
| The other four aircraft successfully located the target and bombed from heights ranging between 6.000 and 12.000 feet. Incendiaries were seen to ignite and start scattered fires all over the town. A direct H.E. hit was observed on a factory 1/2 mile South of aiming point and a big fire resulted. |
| One aircraft landed at MILDENHALL on return from operations. |
| 19/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III J. Z. 1663. Wellington MK.III B. X. 3924. Wellington MK.III D. BJ. 962. Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. |
Sgt. McCREA W. Sgt. STROUTS F. Sgt. GARLAND J. Sgt. RIDER A. Sgt. STRANGE K. Sgt. GILL T. Sgt. JOHNSON D. Sgt. REID W. Sgt. MORRIS T. Sgt. GROVES J. Sgt. EVANS D. Sgt. SIMPSON D. Sgt. PAUDASH E. Sgt. LEATHERMAN R. Sgt. MARTIN W. Sgt. PATE H. Sgt. SEWELL F. Sgt. DUNBAR J. Sgt. BETTERIDGE J. Sgt. COTE J. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2009. 2011. 2018. 2020. 2013. |
0212. 0227. 0236. 2251. 0200. |
5 aircraft (4 from 'A' Flight & 1 from 'B' Flight) were detailed to attack target SAARBRUCKEN in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. J.Z.1663. Sgt. McCREA and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. J.Z.1663. (Captain Sgt. McCREA) dropped his bombs without observing any results. One return this aircraft landed at MILDENHALL. A/C. B.X.3924. (Captain Sgt. GILL) bombing from a height of 12.000 feet dropped his incendiaries which were seen to ignite. Small scattered fires were observed in target area. A/C. D.BJ.962. (Captain Sgt. EVANS) bombing from a height of 8.000 feet dropped his incendiaries which were not observed to ignite. Some fires about 4 miles West of town and some scattered around the town were seen. A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain Sgt. PATE) was forced to abandon the sortie due to combat with enemy aircraft and returned to base early bringing back 7 containers of incendiaries. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) bombing from a height of 11.500 feet dropped his incendiaries which were seen to fall East to West across built up area. Direct H.E. hit was observed on factory 1/2 mile South of aiming point and a big fire was started. All the aircraft had returned to base by 02.36 hours. |
| MARHAM. | 20/9/42. | 0236. | All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Easterly, intermittent rain, visibility moderate. |
| Flying training. |
| 4 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| There were no operations today and nothing of interest occurred. |
| MARHAM. | 21/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, rain at first, visibility . |
| Flying training. |
| 8 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 21/22nd. September, 1942. GARDENING OPERATIONS. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 1929. | to 1943. | A/C. N.BJ.990. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. J.Z.1663. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. D.BJ.962. Sgt. EVANS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Y.BJ.770. Sgt. GILL and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. B.X.3924. Sgt. McCREA and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 14. 1.500 lb. Mines. |
| 7 aircraft took off on GARDENING OPERATIONS between the hours of 19.29 and 19.43. One aircraft returned to base early after jettisoning its mines safe owing to the inter com. being u/s. and engine trouble in electrical storm. |
| One aircraft dropped one mine in the allotted position but the other mine hung up but later dropped out 5 miles North of aiming point. |
| One aircraft was forced to abandon the primary allotment owing to inter-com. trouble and dropped its bombs by T.R. and D.R. fixes in a position 53.32N - 05.39E. |
| Three aircraft successfully located their allotments and dropped their mines by visible and D.R. fixes from heights ranging between 500 and 750 feet. |
| One of these aircraft was hit by light Flak, the front gunner was wounded, the turret was u/s and the aircraft crash landed on return. |
| One aircraft failed to return to base from operations. Wellington Mk III - BJ962 - KO-D |
| 21/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III N. BJ. 990. Wellington MK.III J. Z. 1663. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. Wellington MK.III D. BJ. 962. Wellington MK.III Y. BJ. 770. Wellington MK.III B. X. 3924. |
S/L. T. L. SANDES W/C. HOBBS F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. S/L. R. J. PARSONS W/O. BORSLEY Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. P/O. I. W. BAZALGETTE Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. PENKMAN E. Sgt. TEAGUE W. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. Sgt. EVANS D. Sgt. SIMPSON D. Sgt. PAUDASH E. Sgt. LEATHERMAN R. Sgt. MARTIN W. Sgt. GILL T. Sgt. JOHNSON D. Sgt. REID W. Sgt. MORRIS T. Sgt. GROVES J. Sgt. McCREA W. Sgt. STROUTS F. Sgt. GARLAND J. Sgt. SHARMAN G. Sgt. SWARBRICK J. |
Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator 2nd Pilot W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
1933. 1932. ----. 1934. ----. 1929. 1943. |
0127. 0126. ----. 0232. ----. 2227. 0200. |
7 aircraft (4 from 'A' Flight & 3 from 'B' Flight)
were detailed for GARDENING OPERATIONS in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. N.BJ.990. S/L. SANDES and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. N.BJ.990. (Captain S/L. SANDES) dropped one mine in the allotted position from a height of 900 feet but the other mine hung up but dropped out 5 miles North of aiming point. A/C. J.Z.1663. (Captain S/L. PARSONS) dropped his mines in the allotted position by visual and D.R. fixes from a height of 500 feet. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) dropped his mines 53.32N - 05.39E by T.R.& D.R. fixes from a height of 1.000 feet. Inter-com. failure caused aircraft to abandon primary allotment. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) dropped his mines in the allotted position by visual & D.R. fixes from a height of 750 feet. A/C. D.BJ.962. (Captain Sgt. EVANS) failed to return from operations. A/C. Y.BJ.770. (Captain Sgt. GILL) was forced to abandon the sortie owing to inter-com trouble. Both engines cut out at 2.000 feet in electrical storm but picked up again at 1.000 feet. Mines jettisoned safe. A/C. B.X.3924. (Captain Sgt. McCREA) dropped his mines by visual & D.R. fixes from a height of 500 feet. Aircraft was hit by light Flak, front gunner wounded, and turret u/s. Aircraft crash landed. 6 remaining aircraft had returned to base by 02.32.hours. |
| MARHAM. | 22/9/42. | 0232. | 6 aircraft had returned to base safely after operations. |
| Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, rain at first. |
| Flying training. |
| One crew undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| There were no operations today and nothing of interest occurred. |
| MARHAM. | 23/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, occasional rain, visibility moderate. |
| ------MOVEMENT OF SQUADRON TO MILDENHALL COMMENCED.------ |
| MILDENHALL | 24/9/42. | Met conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, becoming fair, visibility poor. |
| There were no operations today and nothing of interest occurred. |
| MILDENHALL | 25/9/42. | Met conditions. |
| Wind South to South Westerly, fair intervals, visibility moderate. |
| Flying training. |
| 2 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 25/26th. September, 1942. TARGET . |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 7 aircraft stood by for operations which were cancelled at 18.30 hours. |
| MILDENHALL | 26/9/42. | Met conditions. |
| Wind South Westerly, fair, visibility moderate. |
| Flying training. |
| 7 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 26/27th. September, 1942. - GARDENING OPERATIONS. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 1912. | to 2115. | A/C. R.Z.1657. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. J.Z.1663. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. H.BJ.660. Sgt. BARKER and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. A.BK.271. Sgt. McCREA and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. Y.BJ.770. Sgt. GILL and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. S.Z.1574. P/O. FARQUHARSON and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. G.X.3393. P/O. AVANT and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. F.X.3447. Sgt. ADSETT and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. T.BK.272. Sgt. BALDWIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. Each of the above aircraft carried 2. 1.500 lb. Mines. |
| 10 aircraft took off for GARDENING OPERATIONS between the hours of 19.12 and 21.15. 6 aircraft were recalled, 3 of them jettisoning their mines safe, 2 dropped their mines live and one brought back its load. |
| The remaining four aircraft successfully located their positions and dropped their mines by visual fix or T.R. and D.R. fixes in the allotted areas. |
| 26/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III J. Z. 1663. Wellington MK.III H. BJ. 660. Wellington MK.III A. BK. 271. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. Wellington MK.III Y. BJ. 770. Wellington MK.III S. Z. 1574. Wellington MK.III G. X. 3393. Wellington MK.III F. X. 3447. Wellington MK.III T. BK. 272. |
S/L. T. L. SANDES Sgt. COATES E. F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. S/L. R. J. PARSONS Sgt. GORDON D. Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. Sgt. BARKER F. Sgt. WALKER R. Sgt. MILNER J. Sgt. WILDISH J. Sgt. SMITH A. Sgt. McCREA W. Sgt. STROUTS F. Sgt. GARLAND J. Sgt. JOHNSON A. Sgt. SWARBRICK J. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. PENKMAN E. Sgt. TEAGUE W. Sgt. GILL T. Sgt. JOHNSON D. Sgt. REID W. Sgt. MORRIS T. Sgt. GROVES J. P/O. W. L. FARQUHARSON Sgt. WILLIS J. Sgt. GARDNER A. Sgt. STRINGER A. Sgt. GRAHAM G. P/O. A. F. AVANT P/O. G. G. EDWARDS Sgt. SKINNER F. Sgt. KENNEDY L. Sgt. SMITH E. Sgt. ADSETT F. Sgt. NELSON G. Sgt. MARTIN G. Sgt. JONES R. Sgt. TURVEY K. Sgt. BALDWIN F. Sgt. PROTHERO A. Sgt. SHARPE W. Sgt. JOYCE J. Sgt. FARNHAM F. |
Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain 2nd Pilot Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
2115. 2102. 2105. 2112. 2106. 2108. 1912. 1914. 1916. 1917. |
0054. 0141. 0124. 0057. 0100. 0119. 2232. 2311. 1325. 2252. |
10 aircraft (6 from 'A' Flight & 4 from 'B' Flight)
were detailed for GARDENING OPERATIONS in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. R.Z.1657. S/L. SANDES and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain S/L. SANDES) was recalled and brought back his mines to base. A/C. J.Z.1663. (Captain S/L. PARSONS) was recalled and jettisoned his mines live 54.00N. - 05.30E. A/C. H.BJ.660. (Captain Sgt. BARKER) was recalled and jettisoned his mines safe. A/C. A.BK.271. (Captain Sgt. McCREA) was recalled and jettisoned his mines live 54.20N. - 05.58E. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) was recalled and jettisoned his mines safe. A/C. Y.BJ.770. (Captain Sgt. GILL) was recalled and jettisoned his mines safe. A/C. S.Z.1574. (Captain P/O. FARQUHARSON) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. and D.R. fixes from a height of 800 feet. A/C. G.X.3393. (Captain P/O. AVANT) dropped his mines in the allotted position by visual and D.R. fixes from a height of 800 feet. A/C. F.X.3447. (Captain Sgt. ADSETT) dropped his mines in the allotted position by visual and D.R. fixes from a height of 650 feet. A/C. T.BK.272. (Captain Sgt. BALDWIN) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. and D.R. fixes from a height of 800 feet. All the aircraft had returned to base by 01.41.hours. |
| MILDENHALL | 27/9/42. | 0141. | All our aircraft had returned safely to base. |
| Met conditions. |
| Wind East North Easterly, cloudy, visibility fair. |
| Flying training. |
| 11 crews undertook Local Flying Training. |
| Operations Night of the 27/28th. September, 1942. TARGET . |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 6 aircraft stood by for Operations which were cancelled at 19.30 hours. |
| MILDENHALL | 28/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind East to North Easterly, cloudy with rain, visibility poor. |
| Flying training. |
| 10 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 28th. September, 1942. TARGET - LINGEN. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 1333. | to 1336. | A/C. J.Z.1663. S/L. PARSONS and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. T.BK.272. S/L. SANDES and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. CRIMMIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 27. 500 lb. G.P's. |
| 5 aircraft took off on daylight operations between the hours of 1333 and 1336 to attack target LINGEN. Two aircraft returned to base early owing to lack of cloud cover, one bringing back its bombs and the other jettisoning its bombs safe. |
| One aircraft failed to return from operations. Wellington Mk III - Z1663 - KO-J |
| 1615. | The remaining two aircraft had returned safely to base by 1615 hours. |
| 28/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III J. Z. 1663. Wellington MK.III T. BK. 272. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. |
S/L. R. J. SANDES (PARSONS) Sgt. CLOUGH W. Sgt. PARKER J. Sgt. GILMOUR J. Sgt. STANSALL J. S/L. T. L. SANDES F/S. PARSONS C. Sgt. DICKIE R. Sgt. ROWE C. Sgt. CLARKE T. Sgt. CRIMMIN W. Sgt. MILLS H. Sgt. WILLIAMS W. Sgt. PENKMAN E. Sgt. TEAGUE W. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
----. 1333. 1336. |
----. 1605. 1615. |
3 aircraft were detailed to attack target LINGEN (1 from 'A' Flight & 2 from 'B' Flight) in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. J.Z.1663. S/L. PARSONS and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. J.Z.1663. (Captain S/L. PARSONS) failed to return from operations. A/C. T.BK.272. (Captain S/L. SANDES) returned to base early owing to lack of cloud cover after jettisoning his bombs safe. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain Sgt. CRIMMIN) returned to base early owing to lack of cloud cover, bringing back his bombs. The two remaining aircraft aircraft had returned to base by 16.15 hours. |
| MILDENHALL | 29/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind East to North Easterly, wet & windy, visibility moderate. |
| Flying training. |
| 10 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 29/30th. September, 1942. TARGET . |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 10 aircraft stood by for operations which were cancelled at 00.40 hours. |
| MILDENHALL | 30/9/42. | Met. conditions. |
| Wind light Easterly, cloudy with occasional rain, visibility poor. |
| Flying training. |
| 5 crews undertook Local Flying Practice. |
| Operations Night of the 30th. September, 1942. - GARDENING OPERATIONS. |
| Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group. |
| 1920. | to 1932. | A/C. Y.BJ.770. P/O. FARQUHARSON and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. T.BK.272. Sgt. BALDWIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. A.BK.271. Sgt. ADSETT and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. L.BK.307. P/O. AVANT and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. R.Z.1657. P/O. BAZALGETTE and Crew took off for Operations. |
| A/C. V.BJ.965. Sgt. IRWIN and Crew took off for Operations. |
| Bomb load. The above aircraft carried 12. 1.500 lb. Mines. |
| 6 aircraft took on GARDENING OPERATIONS between the hours of 19.20 and 19.32. All the aircraft successfully located the positions and dropped their mines in the allotted positions by T.R. or visual fix and D.R. fix from heights ranging between 600 and 1.500 feet. |
| All the aircraft had returned safely to base after operations by 23.12 hours. |
| 30/9/1942. | Up | Down | Details of Sortie or Flight |
Wellington MK.III Y. BJ. 770. Wellington MK.III T. BK. 272. Wellington MK.III A. BK. 271. Wellington MK.III L. BK. 307. Wellington MK.III R. Z. 1657. Wellington MK.III V. BJ. 965. |
P/O. W. L. FARQUHARSON Sgt. WILLIS J. Sgt. GARDNER A. Sgt. STRINGER A. Sgt. GRAHAM G. Sgt. BALDWIN F. Sgt. PROTHERO A. Sgt. SHARPE W. Sgt. JOYCE J. Sgt. FARNHAM F. Sgt. ADSETT F. Sgt. NELSON G. Sgt. MARTIN G. Sgt. JONES R. Sgt. TURVEY K. P/O. A. F. AVANT P/O. G. G. EDWARDS Sgt. SKINNER F. Sgt. KENNEDY L. Sgt. SMITH E. P/O. I. W. BAZALGETTE P/O. W. A. BOWEN Sgt. ROBERTS G. P/O. G. W. ROSS Sgt. MOLLOY M. F/S. URWIN R. Sgt. McHENRY C. P/O. R. L. MEREDITH Sgt. NORCROSS H. Sgt. MARTIN L. |
Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. Captain Navigator W/T. Oprtr. Fr. Gunnr. Rr. Gunnr. |
1922. 1920. 1925. 1928. 1929. 1932. |
2230. 2256. 2234. 2312. 2301. 2226. |
6 aircraft (2 from 'A' Flight & 4 from 'B' Flight) were detailed for GARDENING OPERATIONS in accordance with Form B.--- received from Headquarters, No.3 Group.
A/C. Y.BJ.770. P/O. FARQUHARSON and Crew.
Bomb load A/C. Y.BJ.770. (Captain P/O. FARQUHARSON) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R fix and E.T.A. from a height of 700 feet. A/C. T.BK.272. (Captain Sgt. BALDWIN) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. fix from a height of 600 feet. A/C. A.BK.271. (Captain Sgt. ADSETT) dropped his mines in the allotted position by pinpointing from a height of 700 feet. A/C. L.BK.307. (Captain P/O. AVANT) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. fix and E.T.A. from a height of 800 feet. A/C. R.Z.1657. (Captain P/O. BAZALGETTE) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. and visual fixes from a height of 800 feet. A/C. V.BJ.965. (Captain F/S. URWIN) dropped his mines in the allotted position by T.R. fix and E.T.A. from a height of 1.500 feet All the aircraft had returned to base after operation by 23.12 hours. |
| List of postings to and from Unit during the month of SEPTEMBER, 1942. |
| Officers. |
| F/L. (A/S/L/) R. J. S. Parsons Pilot. 33462. Posted from No.20 O.T.U. w.e.f. 1/9/42. | + 28 Sept. 1942. |
| P/O. (A/F/L) D. O. Rohde Pilot. 10800. Posted to H.Q., No.3 Group. w.e.f. 2/9/42. |
| P/O. J. Macpherson Observer. 117141. Posted to No.156 Sqdn. w.e.f. 9/9/42. |
| P/O. H. A. A'Court Pilot. 46901. Posted to No.22 O.T.U. w.e.f. 9/9/42. |
| P/O. (A/F/L) B. Grimston Pilot. 84667. Posted to No.156 Sqdn. w.e.f. 13/9/42. | + 4 April 1943. |
| P/O. G. G. Edwards Observer. 102443. Posted from No.218 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 14/9/42. |
| P/O. A. F. Avant Pilot. J.10503. Posted from No.218 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 14/9/42. |
| P/O. S. J. C. Stephens Gunnery Ldr. 116051. Posted to ACRC. Abbey Lodge w.e.f. 16/9/42. |
| P/O. G. W. Ross A/B. 119354. Posted from No.25 O.T.U. w.e.f. 16/9/42. |
| P/O. W. A. C. Bowen Observer. 131529. Posted from No.25 O.T.U. w.e.f. 16/9/42. |
| P/O. I. W. Bazalgette Pilot. 118131. Posted from No.25 O.T.U. w.e.f. 16/9/42. | + 4 August 1944. |
| P/O. A. Murray Air Gunner. 48706. Posted from No.218 Sqdn. w.e.f. 17/9/42. |
| P/O. H. K. Ewing Air Gunner. 110549. Posted from No.149 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 17/9/42. |
| P/O. (A/F/L) A. S. McFadden Observer. 115593. Posted to No.30 O.T.U. w.e.f. 21/8/42. | + 31 March 1944. |
| P/O. D. W. Lennard W/OP. 123286. Posted from No.7 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 26/9/42. | + 6 October 1942. |
| P/O. R. L. Albery Observer. 125994. Posted from No.7 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 26/9/42. | + 6 October 1942. |
| P/O. J. W. Berry Pilot. 118294. Posted to No.12 O.T.U. w.e.f. 26/9/42. |
| P/O. L. I. Smith Pilot. J.10310. Posted from No.7 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 26/9/42. | + 6 October 1942. |
| P/O. J. Brown Observer. J.7027. Posted to No.19 O.T.U. w.e.f. 26/9/42. |
| P/O. H. W. Larkins Pilot. 122145. Posted from No.16 O.T.U. w.e.f. 27/9/42. | + 6 Dec. 1942. |
| P/O. J. S. Abel Observer. 120353. Posted from No.16 O.T.U. w.e.f. 27/9/42. | + 6 Dec. 1942. |
| F/O. (A/F/L) B. W. Nicholson Observer. AUS.407195. Posted to No.21 O.T.U. w.e.f. 29/942. |
| Airmen Pilots |
| 1384041. Sgt. Pilot Evans D. Posted from No.20 O.T.U. w.e.f. 31/8/42. | + 21 Sept. 1942. |
| R.86614. F/S. Pilot Lanceley C. Posted from No.1483 T.T. Flt. w.e.f. 29/8/42. | + 8 Sept. 1942. |
| 1134434. Sgt. Pilot Pudsey K. Posted from No.1651. C.U. Waterbeach w.e.f. 1/9/42. |
| 1376839. Sgt. Pilot Norrington W. Posted to No.23 O.T.U. w.e.f. 10/9/42. |
| 1343515. Sgt. Pilot Gill T. Posted from No.20 O.T.U. w.e.f. 8/9/42. | + 16 Nov. 1942. |
| R.92747. Sgt. Pilot Adsett F. Posted from No.14 O.T.U. w.e.f. 8/9/42. | + 2 October 1942. |
| R.93497. Sgt. Pilot McCrea W. Posted from No.14 O.T.U. w.e.f. 8/9/42. | + 3 Dec. 1942. |
| NZ.413162. Sgt. Pilot Warner K. Posted from No.7 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 9/9/42. | + 14 Sept. 1942. |
| 1292394. Sgt. Pilot Baldwin F. Posted from No.7 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 9/9/42. |
| NZ.413408. Sgt. Pilot Gordon D. Posted from No.1474 Flight w.e.f. 17/9/42. | + 16 October 1942. |
| AUS.403798. Sgt. Pilot Coates R. Posted from No.14 O.T.U. w.e.f. 18/9/42. |
| 1330031. Sgt. Pilot Hyde R. Posted from No.20 O.T.U. w.e.f. 22/9/42 |
| R.87053. F/S. Pilot Glauser C. Posted to No.22 O.T.U. w.e.f. 26/9/42. |
| R.103052. Sgt. Pilot Ross H. Posted from No.7 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 20/9/42. |
| 1289044. F/S. Pilot Edwards F. Posted to No.22 O.T.U. w.e.f. 26/9/42. |
| R.102452. Sgt. Pilot Tuma C. Posted from No.20 O.T.U. w.e.f. 22/9/42. |
| 657056. Sgt. Pilot Robertson A. Posted from No.149 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 20/9/42. | + 22 Nov. 1942. |
| 1058949. Sgt. Pilot Miller F. Posted from No.1631 Con. Flt. w.e.f. 26/9/42. |
| R.101699. Sgt. Pilot Thurston C. Posted from No.161 Squadron w.e.f. 25/9/42. |
| R.83500. Sgt. Pilot Gibson F. Posted from No.161 Squadron w.e.f. 25/9/42. |
| R.90805 Sgt. Pilot Smith S. Posted from No.14 O.T.U. w.e.f. 29/9/42. |
| NZ413956. Sgt. Pilot Rodgers J. Posted from No.26 O.T.U. w.e.f. 28/9/42 |