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warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/6/2020 5:02:31 AM)

87 Sqn 6.2.40:

No flying at either aerodrome. Bad weather.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/7/2020 5:15:28 AM)

87 Sqn 7.2.40:

"A" Flight returned to Seclin, aerodrome was in bad condition owing to the beginning of the thaw.

"B" Flight did not fly.




warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/8/2020 5:17:03 AM)

87 Sqn 8.2.40:

No flying. Aerodrome unserviceable for taxiing.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/9/2020 5:22:31 AM)

87 Sqn 9.2.40:

No flying, but towards evening it began to freeze and by the morning of the tenth it was hard again.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/10/2020 5:01:45 AM)

87 Sqn 10.2.40:

"B" Flight did two patrols without sighting anything.

The C.O. flew to Le Touquet to clear up affairs since the departure of "A" Flight.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/11/2020 3:26:34 AM)

87 Sqn 11.2.40:

No flying. Weather conditions unfavourable.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/12/2020 5:17:47 AM)

87 Sqn 12.2.40:

Four pilots from "B" Flight did tests with 100% octane fuel. "A" Flight did not fly.

Sgt. Thurgar was killed in Hurricane L.1613 which crashed near Nantes, owing to deterioration of visibility.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/13/2020 5:26:18 AM)

87 Sqn 13.2.40:

The four pilots continued these tests, one pilot climbing to 20,000 under 12 lbs. boost (under the low modification) and 100 octane fuel.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/14/2020 5:29:02 AM)

87 Sqn 14.2.40:

This began a week of complete inactivity. The condition of the aerodrome, which was beginning to thaw out again, and the weather with the conspicuous absence of enemy reconnaissance machines kept all pilots and machines on the ground. This state of affairs lasted until 22/2/40 when permission was obtained to return to Le Touquet, as a squadron, for training as well as operational flying.

58 Sqn (Whitley Vs) has moved from Coastal Command to Bomber Command and is now operating out of Linton-on-Ouse.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/15/2020 5:11:25 AM)

9 Sqn 15.2.40:

1045 - Squadron standing by for Fleeting Targets.

1400 - Squadron stood Down

1145-1430 - Air firing over the WASH.

Weather - S.W. wind 5-10 m.p.h. becoming S.E. 10-15. Signs of snow at first. Clouds 10/10 mainly at 2000-4000' with partial clearance towards evening. Visibility 2 miles improving to 6 miles becoming 2000 yds. towards midnight.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/16/2020 5:16:41 AM)

9 Sqn 16.2.40:

Six aircraft stood by for special sweep.

0916 - (See App. B.5.) Information received that no cross country flying was to be carried out, and that sweep was not to proceed.

2000 - Embargo withdrawn but aircraft were engaged in local flying and sweep was cancelled.

Weather. W. wind less than 5 m.p.h. becoming S.E. 10-15 m.p.h. Weather mainly cloudy. Cloud 10/10 2000-3000 becoming cloudless later. Visibility 2000 yds. deteriorating to 500 then mainly 2 miles.

16 Sqn (Lysander II) was now operating from Hawkinge.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/17/2020 5:10:13 AM)

9 Sqn 17.2.40:

Local flying carried out. Night flying carried out according to App. B.6.

Weather - E. wind 20 m.p.h. Failing light towards midnight. Slight sleet or snow between 0500 and 0900 hrs. 10/10 cloud cover in day.

Visibility: 2 miles falling in snow, improving to 6 miles.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/18/2020 3:03:43 AM)

9 Sqn 18.2.40:

Squadron standing by for special operations in accordance with telephone message consequent by observations made by Whitley at 0100 hrs. Whitley observed 4 large warships, 2 of which appeared to be Battle Cruisers and 3-4 miles S.W. of HELIGOLAND a line of 9 or 10 warships of which 2 or 3 at Northern end were probably destroyers. Remainder were destroyers and one vessel appeared to be an ice-breaker was seen one mile north of this line. All were surrounded by ice which extended from German coast to at least 10 miles west of HELIGOLAND. These observations were made at 200 feet. The C. in C. required squadron to mobilize at maximum strength for operation night of 18/19/2. Signal Ops. 333 (App. C.11) cancelled operation. Local flying carried out during the day.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/19/2020 4:50:31 AM)

9 Sqn 19.2.40:

Headquarters 3 Group Operations Form B.79 and 80 received.

Squadron stood by for operations in accordance with 3 Group Form B.79

2248 - Squadron stood down.

3 Group Operations Order No. 76 received.




warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/20/2020 5:08:10 AM)

9 Sqn 20.2.40:

Squadron stoodby according to 3 Group Operation Instructions no. 79.

1600 - Squadron stood down. NO FLYING CARRIED OUT.

Weather: - S.E. Wind 10-15 m.p.h. Overcast with slight rain or drizzle between 0500 and 1000 hours. Fog from 0800 hrs. onward. Cloud 10/10 at 1000 ft. at first, gradually lowering to 300-600 ft. Visibility 2000 yds. Deteriorating to 500 yds. at 0800 hrs. and to 200 yds. at 1600 hrs.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/21/2020 4:56:48 AM)

9 Sqn 21.2.40:

Squadron reverted to normal training. NO FLYING CARRIED OUT.

Weather: - S. Wind 5-10 m.p.h. mainly overcast with fog before 1000 hrs. and after 2100 hrs. Cloud mainly 10/10. 200 ft. at first gradually lifting to 1000 ft. Visibility: 200-500 yards becoming 2000-4000 yards deteriorating to 100 yards at midnight.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/22/2020 5:09:35 AM)

87 Sqn 22.2.40:

Twelve pilots and machines took-off from Seclin, by now in extremely bad condition, and landed at Le Touquet aerodrome which was in relatively good condition.
The men were billeted in an empty villa.




warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/23/2020 5:05:57 AM)

87 Sqn 23.2.40:

Both Flights began training. Three machines at readiness, the rest allowed to practice formation, aerobatics, air-to-ground firing etc. "A" Flights did two patrols, both uneventful. The weather was fair and warm. One machine struck a bad patch taking off and went up on its nose.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/24/2020 5:09:34 AM)

87 Sqn 24.2.40:

Training continued in excellent weather. Fighter attacks with both Flights co-operating. No patrols.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/25/2020 5:06:57 AM)

87 Sqn 25.2.40:

Weather conditions bad in the morning. Training was carried out in the afternoon and one patrol.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/26/2020 4:45:12 AM)

87 Sqn 26.2.40:

Training continues at high pressure. No patrols. Squadron Leader Hill posted to 81 No. 81 Squadron as Commanding Officer.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/27/2020 5:09:23 AM)

87 Sqn 27.2.40:

Unfavourable weather restricted training in the morning. Formation attacks were practiced in the afternoon.

43 Squadron (Hurricane I) was now at Wick.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/28/2020 5:03:53 AM)

87 Squadron 28.2.40:

Weather good. Training continued as usual, one machine struck a soft patch while taxying and went up on its nose. One plot was reported in the afternoon. Aircraft identified as friendly. Sargeant Howell attached to Fighter Pool for training.

6 Sqn (Ramleh Palestine) flies its last mission in the Hawker Hardy.

56 Sqn (Hurricane I) is now based at North Weald.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (2/29/2020 5:04:53 AM)

87 Sqn 29.2.40:

Training continued uneventfully.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/1/2020 4:50:55 AM)

87 Sqn 1.3.40:

Both Flights still at Le Touquet.

After considerable negotiation a drogue was obtained so that the pilots could practice quarter attacks. This unfortunately was lost at sea.

Squadron Leader Hill left for 81 Squadron at Amiens.



mark dolby -> RE: Action This Day (3/1/2020 5:38:14 AM)

Was the drogue lost on the first day of usage?



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/2/2020 5:13:34 AM)

quote:

Was the drogue lost on the first day of usage?


From what I can tell, yes.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/2/2020 5:17:17 AM)

87 Sqn 2.3.40:

"A" Flight did one patrol in the morning - nothing sighted. Training continued as usual.

72 Sqn (Spitfire I) is now based at Acklington.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/3/2020 5:13:56 AM)

87 Sqn 3.3.40:

Four pilots did a practice Air to Ground on Bofors and Bren guns at Stella Plage. This show was so much appreciated that a request was made for daily practice of this attack and several notable generals came down to see it.

Flying Officer Smith and Sergeants Tomas and Plenikett were posted to Sutton Bridge.

75 Squadron (Feltwell) fly their first mission in the Wellington IA.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/4/2020 5:10:44 AM)

87 Sqn 4.3.40:

Training carried on as usual in weather conditiond<sic> that suddenly had become spring like. Aerodrome in good condition. Another practice attack on anti-aircraft gun posts, and in the afternoon "B" Flight left for Seclin to take part in affiliation exercises.



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