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warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/5/2020 5:19:07 AM)

87 Sqn 5.3.40:

"B" Flight did affiliation exercises and returned in the evening. "A" Flight continued training.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/6/2020 5:02:37 AM)

87 Sqn 6.3.40:

A signal was received stating that two replacements had been posted from Fighter Pool, namely P/O's Jay and Darwin.

18 Sqn (Meharicourt) flew their first mission in the Blenheim IV.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/7/2020 5:18:54 AM)

87 Squadron 7.3.40:

Weather extremely good all day.

Group Captain Fullard arrived and expressed satisfaction of the work and efficiency of the Unit.

Although the Le Touquet Mess was run by the French, Cptn. Lecoq had granted us every facility from the very first.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/8/2020 4:10:32 AM)

87 Sqn 8.3.40:

This saw the end of our stay at Le Touquet.

After an uneventful patrol in the morning, orders were received from Wing that "A" Flight immediately return to Seclin. "B" Flight and spare pilots got to work packing up and on the morning of 9.3.40 both Flights again were back at Seclin. Training immediately suspended and operational routine was resumed.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/10/2020 3:21:28 AM)

87 Sqn 10.3.40:

60 Wing had moved to Seclin in the absence of the Squadron. There was a new and very comfortable Mess and great activity on the administrative side.

Both Flights did patrols round the Belgian border and South as far as Arras.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/11/2020 3:29:33 AM)

87 Sqn 11.3.40:

"B" Flight did one patrol but nothing was seen.

Nine M.T. drivers were posted from the Squadron to 14 Group.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/12/2020 5:11:39 AM)

87 Sqn 12.3.40:

More patrols along the border continuing nearly all day; nothing was seen.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/13/2020 5:08:23 AM)

87 Sqn 13.3.40:

No flying. The aerodrome in quite good shape and the not infrequent rain did not affect it much.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/14/2020 5:05:09 AM)

87 Squadron 14.3.40:

No Flying, no pilots and the weather no good either. Leave had, by now nearly come round again. S/Ldr Dewar proceeded on leave - F/L Jeff assumed command of the Squadron.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/15/2020 5:18:57 AM)

87 Sqn 15.3.40:

Three aircraft from "A" Flight flew to Vitry to operate from there, but there were no plots or patrols.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/16/2020 5:10:36 AM)

87 Sqn 16.3.40:

"B" Flight carried out patrols most of the day.

57 Sqn(Rosieres-en-Santerre) flew their first mission in the Blenheim IV.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/17/2020 5:13:17 AM)

1 Sqn 17.3.40:

Local flying only, low cloud.

P/O Shepherd was admitted to N0. 2 M.R.S. suffering from YELLOW JAUNDICE.

Fl/Lt. Salmon R.A.F.O. reported for duty with this squadron.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/18/2020 5:05:41 AM)

87 Squadron 18.3.40:

"A" and "B" Flights carried out several patrols along Belgium border.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/19/2020 5:21:48 AM)

1 Sqn 19.3.40:

Weather clear in early morning and one patrol went off to Metz front; weather deteriorated about 0900 hours.

F/O LORIMER, P/O MATHEWS and P/O Keys returned to VASSINCOURT from MOURMELON at 1230 hours.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/20/2020 4:59:58 AM)

87 Sqn 20.3.40:

One patrol.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/21/2020 5:10:40 AM)

87 Squadron 21.3.40:

"B" Flight practiced Air to Ground Firing at Merville where some 5' targets had been rigged up.

"A" Flight were prevented by some bad weather, which, though rather stormy had been consistently warm for some time.

A patrol was carried out at 0500 hours by "B" Flight, aircraft landed in daylight.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/22/2020 5:06:52 AM)

87 Sqn 22.3.40:

F/Lt Lister-Robinson arrived at Seclin to take over "A" Flight.

More patrols - the early morning patrol was cancelled due to bad weather.

32 Sqn (Hurricane I) had moved to Gravesend.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/23/2020 5:11:29 AM)

87 Sqn 23.3.40:

The usual routine continued - a few patrols and plots but these were all unidentified aircraft and there was no certainty of them being hostile.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/24/2020 5:04:10 AM)

87 Sqn 24.3.40:

Weather remained good and several patrols were carried out.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/25/2020 5:09:44 AM)

87 Sqn 25.3.40:

Six Blenheims from No. 18 Squadron arrived for affiliation exercises.

There was nothing of importance to report.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/26/2020 5:23:05 AM)

87 Sqn 26.3.40:

"A" Flight through out the day sent several aircraft to attack the Blenheims. It was instructive work for both. "A" Flight took off twice after unidentified aircraft but no interceptions were made.

F/Lt Robertson force landed near Seclin with engine trouble. Machine undamaged and was later flown out of the field.

S/Ldr Dewar returned from leave.

In the evening there was night flying. When the last machine was still flying, a sudden storm arose and the wind changed through 180 degrees. The pilot was unable to stop at the end of the flare path and went up on its nose in a ploughed field. There was almost no damage to the machine.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/27/2020 5:07:27 AM)

87 Sqn 27.3.40:

Considerable activity on the ground. Rumours of attacks caused more orders concerning trench digging and-gas routine. Practice flying was indulged in, in good weather conditions.

32 Sqn (HUrricane I) was now at Biggin HIll.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/28/2020 5:05:07 AM)

87 Sqn 28.3.40:

Another Blenheim squadron arrived for affiliation. Nothing of interest occurred.

65 Sqn (Spitfire I) was now at Hornchurch.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/30/2020 5:14:53 AM)

87 Sqn 29.30.40:

The first news of a big exercise was announced - including a rapid move from an aerodrome assumed to be unserviceable through bombardment. A little practice flying but the weather was unfavourable for affiliation. Practice gas attack in the afternoon.

87 Sqn 30.3.40:

A section from "A" Flight flew to Vitry to give a demonstration of formation flying and aerobatics for the benefit of the Press. Preparations continued for the exercise.

57 Sqn (Rosieres-en-Santerre) flew its last mission in the Blenheim I.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (3/31/2020 5:16:53 AM)

87 Sqn 31.3.40:

On the last day of the month during which it had been believed the Blitzkrieg would almost certainly begin. IN fact no enemy aircraft had been seen by any member of the Squadron in spite of the large number of patrols carried out.

Several N.A.A.F.I. parties had visited the station and there was an increasingly cheerful feeling among the men, as the warmer weather arrived to mark the end of many months of appalling cold described rather aptly by the 'Paris Soir' as "unbelievable as Nazi-ism."

18 Sqn (Meharicourt) flew its last mission in the Blenheim I.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (4/1/2020 5:29:03 AM)

1 Sqn 1.4.40:

Vassincourt France - Patrols were maintained on METZ front THIONVILLE-BOULAY from 0630 hours. At 1140 hours while patrolling THIONVILLE-BOULAY at 23,000 feet, F/Lt. HANKS with Flying Officer CLISBY and Pilot Officer MORLD saw anit-aircraft fire near THIONVILLE and on investigation found 8 M.E. 110s, 4000 feet above, flying West. As our section climbed to attack the enemy sighted them and broke formation and turned to attack. In the "Dog Fight" that followed each of our pilots scored a victory. F/Lt. HANKS in a head on engagement received a cannon shot in the port main plane which when it exploded penetrated the oil tank, the main spar, and petrol tank, shrapnel pierced the perspex hood but HANKS did not break off combat, and later landed safely at ROUVRES.

The M.E.110 proved to be exceptionally maneuverable for a twin engined aircraft and very fast. (For further details see combat report attached). Further patrols throughout the day did not result in any enemy being encountered.

26 Sqn (Lysanders) was now at Dieppe.




mark dolby -> RE: Action This Day (4/1/2020 6:02:32 AM)

Sure you have seen it but have found a photo with all 3 of the above in it.
Interesting they credit the 110 as maneuverable. Soon to change!


http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/1_squadron_gallery_04.shtml



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (4/2/2020 2:42:36 AM)

Thanks Mark, always nice to be able to put faces to a name.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (4/2/2020 3:25:16 AM)

1 Sqn 2.4.40:

Although the weather was rather cloudy and it rained intermittently our aircraft again had successes against the enemy. When at 15,000 feet patrolling METZ P/O's CLISBY, LORIMER, PALMER, KILMARTYN and RICHEY gave chase after seeing A/A fire to a twin engined aircraft which out-climbed and out-distanced them; before breaking off this chase PALMER sighted enemy aircraft above as he reported these aircraft to his Flt Commander he was attacked by these. One of these, by a good deflection shot set PALMER's reserve tank alight so PALMER left his aircraft and landed safely after a delayed drop of 4 or 5,000 feet. He came down about 500 yards from German outposts inside his own territory. In the battle that followed both CLISBY and KILMARTYN claimed and M.E. 109 each. It would appear that the twin-engined aircraft which the patrol first chased was a decoy with M.E. 109s waiting above to pounce. When our pilots became concentrated on it, but PALMER was doing criss-crossing turns even while our aircraft chased the enemy, so he easily saw above and to the rear and spoil what would have been a surprise attack by the enemy fighters. During afternoon it was very cloudy and it settled down to continuous rain, so there were no more flights made.



warshipbuilder -> RE: Action This Day (4/3/2020 5:16:49 AM)

1 Sqn 3.4.40:

Nothing to report, cloudy in early morning with intermittent rain and continuous rain during the afternoon. There was a Cinema show for the troops at BAR-LE-DUC



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