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warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/7/2022 1:21:54 AM)
Sqn(Skellingthorpe –Hampden I) 7.2.42 GARDENING 6 aircraft were briefed for this night’s operations, detailed to plant vegetables in the NECTARINE area. The majority reported insufficient cloud cover over the target area. Two aircraft planted vegetables in alternative positions, and one aircraft failed to return. Moderate accurate A.A. fire was encountered, and one aircraft reported enemy fighters. ADDENDUM – Hampden I AE306, crew, F/S. RN Smith, Sgt. CE Carroll RCAF, Sgt. AE Bocock, F/S. J Stables. T/o 1211 Skellingthorpe. Shot down into the sea W. of Terschelling by a Me 109 flown by Ofw. Detlef Luth, II./JG1. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. 32 Hampdens minelaying in the Frisians. German fighters attacked and shot down 3. The other 2 lost were from 144 Sqn. Base Changes 26 Sqn (Tomahawk I) moved to Weston Zoyland 313 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Southend First and Last Operational Missions 43 Sqn (Acklington) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIC 145 Sqn (Catterick) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/8/2022 12:52:57 AM)
91 Sqn (Hawkinge – Spitfire VB) 8.2.42 F/Lt. Fletcher took off for weather & shipping recco to Ostend. He did not return & no further information is at hand. P/O. Charney went from Griz Nez to Somme. F/Lt. Parnell & P/O. Orr also P/O. Heap, Sgt. Edwards searched for F/Lt. Fletcher without effect. Sgt. Hart & Ourdahl also searched. ADDENDUM – Spitfire VB W3132. F/Lt. is buried at Middlekerke Communal Cemetery. Base Changes 14 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to LG.116 24 Sqn SAAF (Boston III) moved to Qotafiyah III) 66 Sqn (Spitfire IIA) moved to Warmwell 131 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Llanbedr 208 Sqn (Hurricane I) moved to Sidi Aziz 310 Sqn (Spitfire VB) moved to Perranporth 455 Sqn RAAF (Hampden I) moved to Wigsley First and Last Operational Missions 503 Sqn (Kirkistown) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIB

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/9/2022 12:50:41 AM)
402 Sqn RCAF (North Weald – Spitfire VB) 9.2.42 Weather, fog-bound, with slight drizzle. Squadron released from readiness. Pilots to link trainer. After lunch pilots enjoyed a half-hour of P.T. at 1530 released off station. The pilot’s crew room at dispersal has been considerably cleaned and made more comfortable. Woolen comforts were distributed to N.C.O.’s and airmen from Red Cross today. These were much needed and greatly appreciated. Base Changes 47 Sqn (Wellesley I) moved to LG.087 229 Sqn (Hurricane IIB/V) moved to LG.102 236 Sqn (Beaufighter IF) moved to Wattisham First and Last Operational Missions 33 Sqn (Gambut) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I 457 Sqn RAAF (Andreas) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA 611 Sqn (Drem) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/10/2022 1:25:36 AM)
402 Sqn RCAF (North Weald – Spitfire VB) 10.2.42 Weather, mainly cloudy, much fog at first. Visibility improving slowly, 1,000 to 4,000 yards. At 1100 hours two sections T.O.B. on convoy patrol, S/E Oxfordness, 17 plus. A/C recalled due to weather, thick haze to 1500 feet over convoy and ran into rain on the way back. L.A.B. 1210. Convoy sighted, nothing re E/A/C to report. Pilot Somers reported what he thought was sea rescue work being carried out by 3 or more M.T.B.s in vicinity of convoy. Chilean ambassador and Staff visited Station and Squadron making observations of crew and dispersal generally. His remarks were conveyed by an interpreter. A surprise visit was paid to the Squadron by A.V.M. Lecky, F/L Hamilton and W/C McGregor of RCAF Hqts. A.V.M. Lecky interviewed pilots in the manner of a friendly chat, with view to gaining data and suggestions that would be valuable in training pilots for war activity. A splendid type of gentleman whose easy manner quickly put the pilots at their ease, won their confidence and his point. Formation flying was carried out in the afternoon until 1705 hours. The Squadron certainly had their share of celebrities today. It is hoped they were favourably impressed with us as were with them. Base Changes 4 Sqn SAAF (Tomahawk IIB) moved to LG.115 263 Sqn (Whirlwind I) moved to Fairwood Common First and Last Operational Missions 201 Sqn (Castle Archdale) flew its first OM in the Sunderland III 611 Sqn (Drem) flew its first OM and 2nd tour of duty in the Spitfire VB

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/11/2022 1:26:43 AM)
12 Sqn (Binbrook – Wellington II) 11.2.42 Operations were ordered against Le Havre, and two aircraft took part. Captains were F/L HOWARTH-BOOTH and P/O POWELL. P/O POWELL’s aircraft failed to return, and the crew. P/O POWELL, P/O SHARMAN, SGT. ASTON, SGT. SMITH, SGT. WENTWORTH-HYDE and SGT. BONNER were reported missing. ADDENDUM – Wellington II W5355, crew, Captain P/O NN Powell RCAF, 2nd Pilot Sgt. JW Aston, Navigator P/O E Sharman, W/Op Sgt. DT SMITH, FG Sgt. RC Wentworth-Hyde, RG Sgt. GH Bonner. T/o Binbrook 1830. Lost without a trace. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. 25 Wellingtons and 6 Whitleys were sent to Le Havre. This was the only aircraft lost. The other aircraft from 12 Squadron reported, “Primary target located – saw bombs burst across Dock 7. Height of release 14,000 feet. Bomb load 14x250 G.P. Moderate light & heavy Flak.” Base Changes 80 Sqn (Hurricane IIC) moved to LG.102 101 Sqn (Wellington IC) moved to Bourn 145 Sqn (Non-OP) left for the Middle East 254 Squadron (Blenheim IVF) moved to Carew Chariton

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/12/2022 12:56:45 AM)
The Channel Dash 419 Sqn RCAF(Mildenhall – Wellington IC) 12.2.42 Three crews took part in a raid on enemy warships. Wing Commander FULTON and crew returned with bombs after an unsuccessful search. Two other crews failed to return. Names of the missing:- Captain F/Sgt. Vezina, 2nd Pilot P/O. Anderson, Observer Sgt. Thomas, W/Op/A.G. F/Sgt. Reid, W/Op/A.G. F/Sgt. Williamson, A.G. Sgt. Roche. Captain P/O. Laing, 2nd Pilot Sgt. Ross, Observer P/O. Bond, W/Op/A.G. F/Sgt. Poirier, W/Op/A.G. Sgt. Howsell, A.G. P/O. Armstrong. ADDENDUM – Wellington IC, Z1091 VR-A. Crew, F/Sgt.JFP Vezina RCAF, P/O. HG Anderson RCAF, Sgt. TJ Thomas RCAF, F/Sgt. MA Reid RCAF, F/Sgt. N Williamson RCAF, Sgt. JJ Roche. T/o Mildenhall 1700. Lost without a trace. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Wellington IC, Z1146 VR-E. Crew, P/O. RA Laing RCAF, Sgt. GHS Ross RCAF, P/O. WF Bond RCAF, F/Sgt. JW Poirier RCAF, Sgt. H Howsell, O/O. GK Armstrong RCAF. T/o Mildenhall 1700. Presumed lost off the Dutch coast. The body of P/O Armstrong was found later that day, in the aircraft’s dinghy, floating off Callantsoog, and he is presumed to have died of exposure. On 12 July the remains of F/Sgt. Poirier were washed onto the Dutch coast. Both were first buried in Huisduinen Military Cemetery, but since the war, their bodies have been exhumed and taken to Bergen op Zoom War Cemetery. Their companions are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Base Changes 92 Sqn (Non-Op) left for North Africa First and Last Operational Missions 75 Sqn (Mildenhall) flew its first OM in the Wellington III 88 Sqn (Attlebridge) flew its first OM in the Boston III 101 Sqn (Bourn) flew its first OM in the Wellington III 218 Sqn (Marham) flew its last OM in the Wellington IC and its first OM in the Stirling I

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/13/2022 1:32:26 AM)
411 Sqn RCAF(Hornchurch – Spitfire VB) 13.2.42 Our fifth casualty by enemy action since the formation of this Squadron resulted during operations on this date. While acting as close escort to Hurricane bombers near Dunkirk heavy flak from shore batteries was encountered and one aircraft piloted by (CAN.)R71684, F/Sgt. Mitchell, J.L. was damaged. His engine was still functioning and he appeared to be in no difficulties although smoke was pouring from his aircraft. Height was regained however and he was told to follow his section leader, F/Lt. R.C. Weston, back to the English Coast. This maneuver was carried out for approximately five miles when the engine apparently seized. For some unaccountable reason, this pilot did not bale out but attempted to force-land his aircraft in the Channel. He landed alright but aircraft and pilot disappeared beneath the surface immediately. Although a search of the area continued, no trace other than a large patch of oil was discovered. He has been officially designated missing, believed killed. Although with this Squadron only a short time F/Sgt. Mitchell was a very popular N.C.O. and had only recently been recommended for his Commission. First and Last Operational Missions 76 Sqn (Middleton St. George) flew its last OM in the Halifax I 110 Sqn (Wattisham) flew its last OM in the Blenheim IV 502 Sqn (Docking) flew its first OM in the Whitley VII

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/14/2022 1:12:14 AM)
49 Sqn(Scampton –Hampden I) 14.2.42 1000 - 12 aircraft to standby to bomb Mannheim Railway Station, alternatively the Town. 1800 - All aircraft took off and 8 bombed alternative targets, namely, built-up area in Town of Mannheim, flak in that area, and at Trier. In 4 cases bursts and flashes were seen. All these aircraft dropped bundles of nickels. One aircraft did not attack any target owing to Heating failure, and one bombed primary objective and saw bursts amongst buildings. One aircraft was reported missing from operations but was subsequently located in the English Channel, from which the crew was rescued by Naval coastguards. ADDENDUM – Hampden I AE397 EA-G, ran short of petrol, and with both engines cutting, the pilot ditched the bomber off the Isle of Wight. No injuries reported. Hampden I AT112 EA-?, ran out of fuel and crashed 0320 while trying to make an emergency landing at Glosswood Farm, near Upwood airfield. No one was reported injured. 98 aircraft attacked Mannheim, 1 Hampden and 1 Whitley lost. 67 aircraft claimed to have bombed in difficult conditions. The city reported only a light raid, with 2 buildings destroyed, 15 damaged, some railway damage, and 1 man (noted as being outside his shelter) wounded, and 23 people bombed out. A machinery works employing 15 people had to close down until an unexploded bomb was cleared. Base Changes 18 Sqn (Blenheim IV) moved to Fuka 81 Sqn (Spitfire VA) moved to Turnhouse 94 Sqn (Kittyhawk I) moved to Gambut First and Last Operational Missions 78 Sqn (Croft) flew its last OM in the Whitley V 158 Sqn (Driffield – Wellington II) flew its first OM of the war 459 Sqn RAAF (Burg el Arab – Hudson III/IIIA/VI) flew its first OM of the war

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/15/2022 12:59:49 AM)
10 Sqn (Leeming –Halifax II) 15.2.42 Six crews detailed to attack ST.NAZAIRE, one abandoned owing to taking off with pilots escape hatch open, five crews carried out the mission successfully. F/Sgt. Lloyd’s crew lost their bearings on returning to England and baled out over Cumberland. ADDENDUM – Halifax II L9619 ZA-E t/o 1800 Leeming. Ran out of fuel while returning to base, abandoned, and left to crash at Angras, 1 mile S of Keld, and some 28 miles ENE of Leeming airfield, Yorkshire. There is some dispute to the actual time of crash, which has been variously reported as 2330 and 0140. Base Changes 94 Sqn (Kittyhawk I) moved to El Adem 132 Sqn (Spitfire IIB) moved to Skeabrae 229 Sqn (Hurricane IIB/C) moved to El Firdan 260 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to LG.115

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/16/2022 12:57:24 AM)
49 Sqn (Scampton –Hampden I) 16.2.42 1005 – 14 crews to lay mines in area of the Frisian Islands and one to drop nickels. 1800 – All took off at minute intervals and 5 aircraft mined at alternative positions, Nectarine Wangeroog, 15 miles off Nordeney, estimated position target and a position 10 miles off Ameland. 7 aircraft failed to lay their mines and returned to base. 1 aircraft only planted its mine in the primary position. One aircraft is missing from operations. The nickeling aircraft dropped leaflets at 5 mile intervals from Paris. ADDENDUM – Hampden I, AT124, EA-C. Crew, F/O GR Jenkins, P/O JTB Clough, Sgt. JA Woodroofe, Sgt. JA Steele. Lost without a trace. The Runnymede Memorial commemorates the names of this crew. Base Changes 217 Sqn (Beaufort I/II) moved to Skitten First and Last Operational Missions 101 Sqn (Bourn) flew its last OM in the Wellington IC 156 Sqn (Alconbury – Wellington IC) flew its first OM of the war 350 Sqn (Atcham) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIA 600 Sqn (Predannack) flew its last OM in the Beaufighter IIF

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/17/2022 12:55:44 AM)
402 Sqn RCAF (North Weald –Hurricane IIB) 17.2.42 Five sections to readiness 11.15 hours. At 12.55 Green and Blue Sections T.O.B. for convoy patrol off Barrow Deep. These relieved one-hour intervals until canceled at 15.13 hours. Three sections called to readiness 15.54, red section scrambled to patrol Clacton-on-Sea, R.T.B. 17.50. F/L Woods with his section on way out to relieve convoy patrols S.E. of Clacton at 14.05 hours saw a D.O.217 below cloud base which was 800 to 1000. He instructed aircraft of section to proceed on patrol while he turned to give chase. DO 217 was seen to jettison bombs in the sea, climb, and was lost in cloud. Did not reappear. No damage by bombs seen. ADDENDUM – Hurricane IIB BE471, pilot F/Sgt. Emberg, crash-landed after combat with Me109, Cat.B. Repaired and sent to Russia, August 1942. Hurricane IIB BE419, pilot F/Sgt. HA Keene, crash-landed, out of fuel, Cat.B. Base Changes 1 Sqn SAAF (Hurricane IIB) moved to Sidi Haneish North 94 Sqn (Kittyhawk I) moved to Gasr-el-Arid 112 Sqn (Kittyhawk I) moved to Gambut 248 Sqn (Beaufighter IC) moved to Dyce 274 Sqn (Hurricane IIB/C) moved to Gasr-el-Arid 451 Sqn RAAF (Hurricane I) moved to Rayak First and Last Operational Missions 417 Sqn RCAF (Colerne – Spitfire VB) flew its first OM of the war

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/18/2022 12:50:53 AM)
420 Sqn RCAF (Waddington –Hampden I) 18.2.42 Lecture on pigeons at 10.00 hours. Four aircraft bombed up with 2 x 250 G.P. bombs and one mine each. The machines took off at 18.15 hours. Unfortunately, AD915 F piloted by P/O Kee failed to return from this trip. ADDENDUM – Hampden I AD915 PT-F coned by searchlights and hit by Flak of 6./M Flak Abt 216 (Borkum), crashed on North Sea beach Schiermonnikoog at 22.05 hours. At about 1330 on February 22, an army signaller found an exhausted carrier pigeon at Spurn Head. Strapped to its leg was a message that read: “SOS AD915 F Time dispatched 21/2/41 10 o'clock Position OOSTERBIRUM Friesland Netherland 0Z0.” Of the crew P/O. R Kee and Sgt. WHJ Rutledge became PoW’s. Sgt. H Baker and Sgt. JRB Adams are buried on Schiermonnikoog in Vredenhof Cemetery Base Changes 53 Sqn (Hudson V) moved to North Coates 73 Sqn (Hurricane IIA/B) moved to Gasr el Arid 224 Sqn (Hudson V) moved to Limavady 407 Sqn (Hudson V) moved to Thorney Island First and Last Operational Missions 611 Sqn (Drem) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IIB

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/19/2022 1:03:03 AM)
401 Sqn RCAF (Biggin Hill – Spitfire VB) 19.2.42 Several aircraft took off for Southend early in the morning to do air to air firing, but before this could be done, the Biggin Hill was called to readiness, and all aircraft “pancaked”. Nothing developed from this, however and from 1300 to 1645 hours one section of two aircraft only was maintained at readiness. At 14.55 the Squadron led by W/C Masterman took part with 72 Squadron in a practice Wing formation which circled the London Area. Individual pilots did some cine-gun, cloud flying, and local flying practice. One section of four aircraft swept the Channel close to the French Coast in practice flight and Sgt. Morrison climbed to an altitude of 40,000 feet in YO-T, which was fitted with a Merlin XLVI engine.

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/20/2022 1:00:11 AM)
316 Sqn (Northolt – Spitfire VB) 20.2.42 One section from “B” Flight took off at 10.25 on a “Rhubarb”. They were unable to locate the target near Dieppe and returned to base at 11.30 hours. One section of “A” Flight took off at 10.30 hours on a similar operation, this time the target being St.Valery-en-Caux. They likewise, were unable to locate, but F/L. Sawicz shot up a water tower. On the return flight, the other member of the section had to force-land in the channel, about 15 miles north of Pecamp. F/L. Sawicz gave a fix on the position after having some difficulty in contacting a station. He then flew to Shoreham and landed at base at 13.20 hours. Six aircraft of the Squadron “scrambled” at 12.05 to assist in the rescue operations but no sign of the airman pilot was seen. The enemy intercepted our broadcast and it may be that he was picked up by their rescue service. ADDENDUM – Spitfire VB W3820 ditched in the Channel and the pilot, Sgt. W. Kopa was never found. Base Changes 11 Sqn (Non-Op) moved to Helwan First and Last Operational Missions 450 Sqn RAAF (Gambut I – Kittyhawk I) flew its first OM of the war

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/21/2022 1:20:07 AM)
50 Sqn (Skellingthorpe – Hampden I) 21.2.42 BOMBING RHINE VALLEY 6 Aircraft were detailed for this night’s operation. The majority found the COBLENZ area and the bombs were dropped. One aircraft dropped bombs on the town of AACHEN. The general condition was moonlight with considerable haze. One aircraft was hit several times, and the inboard starboard tank holed. Another aircraft was attacked three times by enemy fighters but used evasive action. Severe icing conditions were experienced on the return journey. One aircraft crashed at YORK and three of the crew killed. One aircraft returned with bombs owing to them being “hung up”. A total of 5 x 1000 and 10 x 500 lb G.P.s were expended during the operation. ADDENDUM – Hampden I, AE394, VN-M. Crew: W/O. IP Mapp, Sgt. HF Thompson, Sgt. FR Law, Sgt. PS Ballard. Ran out of fuel while returning to base and the order to bale out was given. Tragically, one of the lower escape hatches jammed, trapping at least two of the crew. At 0218 the Hampden crashed near the Rowntree’s theatre York. W/O. Mapp was the only survivor. Base Changes 73 Sqn (Hurricane IIA/B) moved to Gambut II

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/22/2022 12:54:23 AM)
401 Sqn RCAF (Biggin Hill – Spitfire VB) 22.2.42 There was a low-hanging mist over the field and in most areas of the Group today. “B” Flight came to readiness at 1300 hours and a section of two aircraft was “scrambled” but returned without incident. Sgt. Morrison flew several members of the A.T.C. in the Station Tiger Moth during one flight of which he force landed on the aerodrome. P/O.’s Whitney and Ormston took off for West Malling in the afternoon but were forced to abandon the trip because of bad weather. S/L. Douglas returned to the station tonight. Base Changes 66 Sqn (Spitfire IIA) moved to Portreath 274 Sqn (Hurricane IIB/C) moved to Gambut II 502 Sqn (Whitley VII) moved to St. Eval First and Last Operational Missions 203 Sqn (LG.39) flew its first OM in the Maryland I

warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/23/2022 12:56:24 AM)
401 Sqn RCAF (Biggin Hill – Spitfire VB) 23.2.42 “A” Flight took over the readiness for 72 Squadron of Gravesend (who were weather-bound) from 0725 to 1300 hours. The weather here was bad and was restricted to the immediate vicinity of the field. A meeting of the Sports Committee took place to discuss the promotion of sporting activities in the Squadron. In the afternoon “A” Flight was at readiness from 1630 hours till dusk. Base Changes 26 Sqn (Lysander I) moved to Wick

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