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RE: Action This Day - 2/21/2021 2:14:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		75 Sqn (Feltwell – Wellington IC) 21.2.41

Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST WILHELMSHAVEN

Seven Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against this target. One of these aircraft JAH 214, piloted by P/O. Falconer, failed to return. Hits are reported in the target area but the results could not be easily observed owing to ground haze. The A.A. fire encountered was mostly medium and not very accurate. Searchlights were not very active. No enemy aircraft was seen.

ADDENDUM – Presumed lost over the sea. Two bodies were recovered, one buried in Kiel(S/L EUG Solbe) and the other in Sage(Sgt AM Brodie RNZAF).

First and Last Operational Missions

54 Sqn(Catterick) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA
615 Sqn(Kenley) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 2/22/2021 2:02:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		605 Sqn (Croydon – Hurricane IIA) 22.2.41

We hear we are very shortly to move to Martlesham to join the experimental flight and that 17 Squadron will be coming to Croydon. From the point of view of getting on with the job and finishing experimental work, this is excellent and, in fact, what we suggested and recommended two months ago. But, having been here so long, and having made ourselves thoroughly comfortable, it will be a bit of an upheaval. A standing patrol was flown this morning no enemy aircraft being encountered. P/O. Rothwell was killed as a result of the patrol, spinning down from 30,000’. No one knows the cause of the accident.

ADDENDUM – Believed oxygen failure, crashed near Littlehampton.

Base Changes

113 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Kabrit

First and Last Operational Missions

145 Sqn(Tangmere) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I
609 Sqn(Warmwell) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA


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RE: Action This Day - 2/23/2021 2:17:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		64 Sqn (Southend – Spitfire IA) 23.2.41

0800 – Three aircraft left ground on patrol.
0850 – One aircraft landed. No contact made. P/O. Hawkins and P/O. Pippet failed to return
0815 – Two aircraft left ground on patrol.
0930 – Two aircraft landed. No contact made.

ADDENDUM – Understood that P/O. Hawkins and P/O. Pippet collided. Both killed.

Base Changes

41 Sqn(Spitfire IIA) moved to Catterick
53 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to St. Eval
106 Sqn(Hampden I) moved to Coningsby

First and Last Operational Missions

54 Sqn(Hornchurch) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA
221 Sqn(Bircham Newton – Wellington IC) flew its first OM of the war


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RE: Action This Day - 2/24/2021 1:55:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		257 Sqn(Coltishall – Hurricane I) 24.2.41

The first of eight patrols carried out during the day was at 0850 hours when Red section took off. They landed. Yellow section were next to go off and at 0950 hours they took off to patrol base. After receiving several vectors, they found themselves at 15,000 feet, 16 miles out to sea off HARPISBURGH, where they saw an e/a believed to be a JU 88 behind and below at 1035 hours. P/O ATKINS attacked from the port and rear and then was hid from view of P/O JOHNSTON as both the enemy aircraft and P/O ATKINS disappeared into thick cloud that was 10/10th. P/O JOHNSTON followed in the direction they had taken, but could not contact. A few minutes later he was informed over the R/T that P/O ATKINS had probably baled out, as he had said over the R/T “I think I am hit and will have to bale out”. After threequarters hour search, P/O JOHNSTON had to return to base owing to petrol shortage. Trawlers, Motor Boats and aircraft as well as the CROMER lifeboat were unable to find any trace of the aircraft or the pilot, P/O ATKINS posted as missing.
ADDENDUM – He was never found.

Base Changes

6 Sqn(Lysander II) moved to Barce
66 Sqn(Spitfire IIA) moved to Exeter
234 Sqn(Spitfire IIA) moved to Warmwell
263 Sqn(Whirlwind I) moved to St. Eval
609 Sqn(Non-Op) moved to Biggin Hill

First and Last Operational Missions

56 Sqn(North Weald) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I
207 Sqn(Waddington – Manchester I) flew its first OM of the war
616 Sqn(Kirton-in-Lindsey) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA


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RE: Action This Day - 2/25/2021 2:08:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		611 Sqn(Hornchurch – Spitfire IIA) 25.2.41

“B” Flight on MAIDSTONE patrol during the morning, and after lunch the whole Squadron mopping up after a Circus escorting bombers in the Calais district. The Station Commander leading, a gaggle of 109s was encountered over the French coast at GRAVELINES, during ensuing melee, the Wing Commander bagged one for certain and a probable second, at that time the C.O. also promptly dispatched a third which was last seen making a flaming descent from the arena. Not to be outdone F/Lt. Watkins did the dirty on still another – in this instance a modicum of lead coupled with an urge to escape further attention, caused the E/A to go into a vertical dive which took it straight into the “ditch”. Two other pilots (P/O. Williams and Sgt. TOWNSEND) also fired, but without claim. 11 of our aircraft returned undamaged, but P/O. D.A. STANLEY in Spitfire X4592 failed to return and is listed as missing. Sgt. TOWNSEND saw a Spitfire being attacked by two ME 109s, but saw no definite result and did not identify the Spitfire
ADDENDUM – The Circus referred to did not actually take place as the bombers (114 Sqn) turned back due to weather. P/O. Stanley was shot down and killed by Oberst Werner Mölders of JG51.

First and Last Operational Missions

145 Sqn(Tangmere) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA
611 Sqn(Hornchurch) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 2/26/2021 1:55:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		CIRCUS 6 – Calais Harbour

Close escort – 1,303 and 601 Sqns
High escort – 74, 92 and 609 Sqns
Two fighter sweeps were flown in the Cap Griz Nez area in support of this operation.

139 Sqn(Horsham St. Faith – Blenheim IV) 26.2.41

Target: CALAIS. (CC37) Bomb Load: 4 x 250 lbs. 4 x 40 lbs. Box Formation with Fighter Escort.
P.4860, T.1796, R.3905, and R.3627 bombed target.
V.5460 and L.9386 bombs not dropped. Hang up.

Base Changes

65 Sqn(Spitfire IA) moved to Kirton-in-Lindsey
605 Sqn(Hurricane IIA) moved to Martlesham Heath
616 Sqn(Non-Op) moved to Tangmere

First and Last Operational Missions

56 Sqn(North Weald) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIA
601 Sqn(Northolt) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I
609 Sqn(Biggin Hill) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 2/27/2021 2:16:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn(Driffield – Hurricane I) 27.2.41

Squadron preparing to move to R.A.F. Station, Digby. Advance party proceeded by bus, Flt.Lt. Ivermee in charge. Squadron maintaining operational status awaiting to be relieved by No. 46 Squadron. Extremely bad weather curtailed practice flying. Local Flying together with test flights, preparatory to the Squadron move occupied most of the day.


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RE: Action This Day - 2/28/2021 3:21:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		139 Sqn(Horsham St. Faith – Blenheim IV) 28.2.41

T.1795 – Target: OSTERMOOR – Bombs not dropped owing to lack of cloud cover
T.1922 – Target: HOTEL AT QUIBERON (CC99) – Bombed target from 50 feet. Direct hits observed from three bombs. Load: 4 x 250 lbs. Landed at SWANTON MORLEY.
V.5498 - Target: HOTEL AT QUIBERON (CC99) – Bombed from 1500 feet. Load: 4 x 250lbs and 40 x 40lbs. Landed at SWANTON MORLEY.
R.2791 - Target: HOTEL AT QUIBERON (CC99) – Bombed from 1500 feet. Load: 4 x 250lbs and 40 x 40lbs.
R.3907 – Target: FLUSHING (Z8) – Bombed primary target. Landed at SWANTON MORLEY.
T.1799 - Target: FLUSHING (Z8) – Low level attack on primary target and bombed with 4 x250lbs. Aircraft bogged on landing and involved in crash with L.9402. SGT. VIVIAN seriously injured. SGT. SEVERN Died of Injuries. SGT. Handley slightly injured.
R.3903 – Target: DEN HELDER (CC1) – Bombed target. Crashed on landing.
L.9402 – Target: DEN HELDER (CC1) – Bombed target. Crashed into aircraft T.1799 on landing. SGT. BENNETT slightly injured. SGT. MILLS seriously injured. SGT. LABAN uninjured.

Base Changes

17 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Croydon
46 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Church Fenton
603 Sqn(Non-Op) moved to Turnhouse

First and Last Operational Missions

1 Sqn(Kenley) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I
64 Sqn(Southend) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA
208 Sqn(Barce) flew its last OM in the Lysander I)
502 Sqn(Limavady) flew its last OM’s in the Blenheim IV and Hudson I


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RE: Action This Day - 3/1/2021 2:01:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		234 Sqn(Warmwell – SpitfireIA) 1.3.41

The Squadron went to St. Eval in the morning & from there A & B Flight in turn patrolled a convoy (H.M.S. Resolution) escorting it from 13 miles S. of Scillies to 30 miles E. Of Plymouth. The Squadron returned in the evening. Sgt. Bell was reported missing from these operations.

ADDENDUM – Sgt. C.H. Bell was never found, his loss a complete mystery.

Base Changes

42 Sqn(Non-Op) moved to Leuchars
43 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Drem
46 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Sherburn-in-Elmet
401 Sqn RCAF(Hurricane I) moved to Digby

First and Last Operational Missions

1 Sqn(Kenley) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIA
17 Sqn(Croydon) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I and its first OM in the Hurricane IIA
30 Sqn(Eleusis) flew its last OM’s in the Blenheim I and IF
402 Sqn RCAF(Digby – Hurricane I) flew its first OM of the war


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RE: Action This Day - 3/2/2021 3:16:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		21 Sqn(Watton – Blenheim IV) 2.3.41

Two aircraft flew to St. Eval to operate from there against aerodromes in Brittany, but the operation was canceled. Six aircraft were detailed to attack aerodromes in N.E. France, the objective being changed at the last minute to aerodromes in Dutch territory. Two aircraft were detailed to attack oil storage tanks near Rotterdam. Owing to bad weather only four aircraft dropped their bombs. One crew, Sgts. Warcup, Ferguson, and Courtman failed to return.

ADDENDUM – The above-named crew was lost without a trace.

Base Changes

114 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Thornaby and transferred to Coastal Command
607 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Drem

First and Last Operational Missions

152 Sqn(Warmwell) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA


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RE: Action This Day - 3/3/2021 2:06:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		23 Sqn(Manston – Blenheim IVF) 3.3.41

Five aircraft, F/O. Encor, F/Lt. Hoare, Sgt. Rose, F/O. Gawith, F/O. Gawith carried out “Intruder Operations” in Poix, Amiens, Beauvais and Merville Area. F/O. Encor attacked HE 111 from 10 yards dead astern 3 secs. Burst. A.G. gave 2 secs. burst into port engine. E/A then seen to be on fire but lost from view at 1500 feet. Credited one destroyed. F/Lt. Hoare attacked E/A (type unknown) landing at Lille. A burst of 3 secs was fired when E/A was 50 feet above the ground followed by a stick of 4 x 20 lb. Bombs. Credited one damaged. Sgt. Rose reported missing from patrol. Last heard of at 00.39 hours asking for emergency homing. Subsequently reported prisoner of War by Haw-haw on news 4/3/41.

ADDENDUM – The other two crew members, Sgts. Nicholas and Walker KIA. Aircraft believed shot down by flak near Guines.

Base Changes

107 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Leuchars, transferred to Coastal Command
312 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Valley

First and Last Operational Missions

152 Sqn(Warmwell) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA
616 Sqn(Tangmere) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 3/4/2021 1:38:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF(Digby – Hurricane I) 4.3.41

Blue Section took off at 0813 to patrol Marblethorpe and soon after a heavy ground mist closed in and section landed at W.C.1 and W.C.2 satellites, nearby. The weather remained unfavourable for the remainder of the day and no further flying took place.

Base Changes

33 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Larissa


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RE: Action This Day - 3/5/2021 2:04:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		CIRCUS 7 – BOULOGNE

Escort Sqns – 303, 601
High Cover Sqns – 145, 610, 615
FS Sqns – 54, 92, 609, 611

139 Sqn (Horsham St. Faith – Blenheim IV) 5.3.41

T.1922 – Bombing Raid - Target: BOULOGNE (CC29) Formation with fighter escort.
Bombed from 16,400 feet. Bomb Load 4 x 250 lbs. 4x 40 lbs. Bombs from all aircraft fell in target area.
V.5460 – Ditto
T.1795 – Ditto
V.6498 – Ditto
R.3611 - Ditto
R.2791 – Ditto – One 250 lbs. bomb hung up.

First and Last Operational Missions

242 Sqn(Martlesham Heath) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I
601 Sqn(Notholt) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 3/6/2021 2:07:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF(Digby – Hurricane I) 6.3.41

Two scrambles to patrol Skegness during morning without incident. One and a half hours of Squadron formation flying practice in the afternoon was carried out.

Base Changes

80 Sqn(Gladiator II/Hurricane I) moved to Eleusis

First and Last Operational Missions

242 Sqn(Martlesham Heath) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIA
611 Sqn(Hornchurch) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA


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RE: Action This Day - 3/7/2021 3:04:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF(Digby – Hurricane I) 7.3.41

Rain and low cloud base throughout day. At 1230 hours during an air raid warning an enemy aircraft machine-gunned and dropped five bombs of 250 lbs. each, one of which was a time-bomb. LAC Walker was confined to Sick Quarters due to shock from bombing. One unexploded bomb was fired by the bomb disposal squad at 1400 hours. During the period 1339 to 1533 hours, there were five scrambles.


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RE: Action This Day - 3/8/2021 1:51:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		266 Sqn(Wittering – Spitfire IA) 8.3.41

P/O. ROACH 0815-0855 Ordered off on vector 030 deg. for two min. returned to base and orbited. Given another vector 050 deg. followed by 080 deg. to BOSTON, then orbited for some time until instructed to return to base. No E/A sighted.

P/O FERRIS - Sgt VAN SCHAICH 1010-1120 Ordered off East on vector 110 deg. tallyhoed Ju.88, and pursued it out to sea for 3 min. E/A destroyed falling into sea in flames. Three of the crewman baled out last seen swimming shorewards. P/O FERRIS missing after engagement and presumed crashed into the sea and drowned.

Sgt. WHESKIL – Sgt BOWMAN 1100-1210 Ordered off on vector 080 deg. For about 10 min. then 010 deg. for 5 min. Then investigated an aircraft that was identified as a WELLINGTON. After vectoring South for 5 min. saw and intercepted an aircraft that was identified as friendly. Ordered to orbit for some time and then return to base and land.

P/O GOSLING – P/O HUMPHREY 1445-1510 Ordered off and then to orbit base at 10000 ft.P/O HUMPHREY called to P/O GOSLING that he had engine trouble and was landing. He subsequently crashed and was slightly injured. Aircraft a write-off. Meanwhile P/O GOSLING continued until raid was identified as a friendly aircraft when he was ordered to land.

Base Changes

61 Sqn(Hampden I) moved to Hemswell


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RE: Action This Day - 3/9/2021 1:26:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF(Driffield – Hurricane I) 9.3.41

Squadron at 30 minute available during morning. “A” Flight at readiness 13.20 hours. “A” Flight scramble to patrol base at 14.13 hrs. Weather prevented further flying.

Base Changes

237 Sqn(Hardy/LysanderI/II) moved to Barentu

First and Last Operational Missions

302 Sqn(Westhampnett) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I and its first OM in the Hurricane IIA
303 Sqn(Northolt) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA and its first OM’s in the Spitfire IIA/B


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RE: Action This Day - 3/10/2021 1:27:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		54 Sqn (Hornchurch – Spitfire IIA) 10.3.41

Another sweep was carried out, in the Calais Boulogne area. No enemy aircraft was seen, but Sgt. Cooper apparently swooped down out of the clouds and was never seen again. Thus 54 sustained another loss of another pilot they could ill afford to lose.

ADDENDUM – Sgt. J.F. Cooper was shot down off Le Tréport by JG 51 at 1535. He was KIA.

Base Changes

55 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Maraua
73 Sqn(Hurricane I) moved to Bu Amud

First and Last Operational Missions

35 Sqn(Linton-on-Ouse) flew its first OM in the Halifax I
145 Sqn(Tangmere) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA
237 Sqn(Barentu) flew its first OM in the Gladiator II


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RE: Action This Day - 3/11/2021 1:39:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF(Driffield – Hurricane I) 11.3.41

Squadron at 30 minutes available. Weather unfavourable and only local recco flights took place in the morning. Weather unfavourable in afternoon – Local flights by single A/C only. Squadron released at 19.30 hours.


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RE: Action This Day - 3/12/2021 2:04:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		54 Sqn(Hornchurch – Spitfire IIA) 12.3.41

The weather, in the morning was very poor and curtailed flying, but in the afternoon it cleared, but there was no flying until a dusk patrol.
“A” Flight was up, and again inexplicable, there was an unfortunate mishap, as Sgt. Burtenshaw crashed near Maidstone. This tragic accident will be regretted by the whole Squadron, which will be worse off for his loss

ADDENDUM – Sgt. A.A. Burtenshaw was shot down by a Me. 109 of JG 51.

First and Last Operational Missions

96 Sqn(Cranage) flew its first OM in the Defiant I


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RE: Action This Day - 3/13/2021 2:11:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		CIRCUS 8 – Calais/Marck Airfield

Close Escort – 56 Sqn 17000 ft.
Mid Escort – 249 Sqn 20000 ft.
High Escort – 303 Sqn 28000 ft.
First FS – 54, 64 and 611 Sqns
Second FS – 145, 610 and 616 Sqns

139 Sqn Sqn(Horsham St. Faith – Blenheim IV) 13.3.41

Target CALAIS MARCK. Formation with fighter escort. All aircraft bombed from 17000 ft. Flak not heavy.

First and Last Operational Missions

206 Sqn(Bircham Newton) flew its first OM in the Hudson IV
222 Sqn(Coltishall) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 3/14/2021 1:41:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn Sqn RCAF(Digby – Hurricane I) 14.3.41

“A” Flight at readiness 06.35 hours. Weather operational. Red Section scrambled to Marblethorpe and returned without incident. Two sections carried out a practice scramble of Co-operative practice interception. Yellow Section carried out a Dusk Patrol without incident. Fifteen single and sectional formation training flights carried out during the day as weather good. British Movietone and Air Ministry photographers visited squadron and several “shots” and several shots were taken of A/C in flight and personnel on ground.

Base Changes

600 Sqn(Blenheim IF/Beaufighter I) moved to Drem

First and Last Operational Missions

266 Sqn(Wittering) flew its first OM in the Spitfire IIA


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RE: Action This Day - 3/15/2021 4:01:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		53 Sqn (St. Eval – Blenheim IV) 15.3.41

9 aircraft were dispatched to attack enemy cruiser in BREST. One aircraft failed to return and the crew 43103 P/O. W.H. LEEDHAM (Pilot) 745081 SGT. F.P.H. OATLEY (Observer) and 645116 SGT. E.W. WILLIAMS D.F.M. (Aerial Gunner) were posted as missing.
2 search aircraft were dispatched.

ADDENDUM – No trace of the crew or cause for their loss was ever found.

Base Changes

59 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Thorney Island

First and Last Operational Missions

80 Sqn(Eleusis) flew its last OM in the Gladiator II


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RE: Action This Day - 3/16/2021 2:14:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		401 Sqn RCAF(Digby – Hurricane I) 16.3.41

“B” Flight came to readiness at 0625 hours but weather was non-operational only a section was detained for readiness. During afternoon Squadron (12 A/C) carried out a local practice formation flight. Two single practice flights also took place.


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RE: Action This Day - 3/17/2021 2:23:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		149 Sqn(Mildenhall – Wellington IC) 17.3.41

11 A/C detailed to attack Bremen. 3 returned to base, one hitting bomb dump, 1 shot down by JU 88 over aerodrome (M) crew killed and of other 8 all safely returned to base later in the day from their emergency landings.

ADDENDUM – Wellington IC R4174 OJ-M, Sgt. R. Warren, Sgt. E.R. Cooke, Sgt. E.A. Lown, Sgt. H. Chapman, Sgt. W.J. Greaves, and Sgt. D.J. Chapel. While preparing to land, shot down by a JU 88C intruder flown by Lt. Rudolf Pfeiffer, I.NJG/2, and crashed 0610 into a bungalow at Beck Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk. The occupants Mr. And Mrs. Titmarsh are reported to have escaped injury.

First and Last Operational Missions

222 Sqn(Coltishall) flew its last OM in the Spitfire IA.


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RE: Action This Day - 3/18/2021 3:14:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		17 Sqn(Croydon – Hurricane IIA) 18.3.41

At 1055 “A” Flight took off for practice flying off Ford and Shoreham, Yellow Section returning at 1114 hrs. Sgt. Furneaux (Red 2) landed at 1145 hrs., having seen Sgts. Bartlett and Hughes bale out near Uckfield. Sgt. Hughes was later reported at Trunbridge Wells Hospital wounded in the foot and burnt about the face. Sgt. Bartlett was unhurt and later returned by road. He reported seeing 5 Aa/c which he took to be Spitfires, which crossed the coast near Shoreham and swept inland. Sgt. Bartlett ordered his section into line astern and turned to investigate. He then saw a/c behind him and cannon tracer going past him. His a/c was hit in mainplane and tail, and he baled out and landed unhurt. Sgt. Hughe’s a/c was also seen to be hit, and he also baled out. No e/a were seen or positively identified, but a 6-plus raid was plotted in the vicinity. The 5 a/c seen were probably Spitfires from Biggin Hill who were patrolling in the neighbourhood at that time.

ADDENDUM – Sgt. Bartlett and Sgt. Hughes were shot down by ME 109’s from I/JG51.

Base Changes

99 Sqn(Wellington IC) moved to Waterbeach
263 Sqn(Whirlwind I) moved to Portreath


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RE: Action This Day - 3/19/2021 3:50:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		1 Sqn(Kenley – Hurricane IIA) 19.3.41

Yellow Section (3 Hurricanes) left Kenly at 17.25 hrs to escort convoy moving west between Dungeness and Hastings. 3 ME 109’s advanced from S. and were immediately engaged by our planes. 5 Spitfires entered the fray and a dogfight ensued. P/O. A. Kershaw lost his life. The Senior Officer of the 1st Minesweeper Flotilla stated: “Although I was leading the Flotilla at the time and was on the bridge, I did not actually see very much myself but I have seen the other Commanding Officers who state that a ship of our formation sighted the Hun coming up from astern. The siren was sounded and almost at once the Hurricanes appeared and surrounded the enemy. Kershaw’s plane went into a very steep dive and he baled out but to late. The body was picked up by one of our whalers, and landed at Newhaven after dusk the following day”. No e/a claimed.

ADDENDUM – The 109’s involved were from I/LG2.

Base Changes

113 Sqn(Blenheim IV) moved to Larissa

First and Last Operational Missions

608 Sqn(Thornaby) flew its last OM in the Anson I


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RE: Action This Day - 3/20/2021 3:38:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		82 Sqn(Watton – Blenheim IV) 20.3.41

Six aircraft carried out an attack on shipping off the Dutch coast. Four aircraft bombed but no results were observed. One aircraft failed to return, the crew being Sgt. Kelly, Sgt. Wilson and Sgt. Adair.

ADDENDUM – Blenheim R3604, Sgt. J.H. Kelly, Sgt. G.R. Wilson RNZAF, Sgt. S.W. Adair was shot down by Minenraumboot 64 and crashed into the sea off the Dutch coast. Sgt. Adair has no known grave; his colleagues are buried in Burgen op Zoom War Cemetary.

Base Changes

320 Sqn(Hudson I) moved to Leuchars

First and Last Operational Missions

310 Sqn(Duxford) flew its last OM in the Hurricane I


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RE: Action This Day - 3/21/2021 1:56:29 AM   
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Ten a/c and one reserve stood by for operations. Preliminary briefing at 14.30 hours. All eleven a/c took off for Boscombe Down to operate from there and return after operations to Massingham. Eight crews operated (two machines being u/s at Boscombe) but owing to very bad weather conditions four did not locate the target (Lorient). Three of the operating a/c landed at home base, two landed at Boscombe Down and Middle Wallop, one landed at Church Fenton and one at Wittering. One aircraft failed to return but crashed at Digby, all the crew being killed.

ADDENDUM – Blenheim T2038 WV-M, P/O. G.H. Cowings, P/O. R. Daniel, Sgt. E.A. Lee crashed at Barkston, 4 miles NNE of Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Base Changes

236 Sqn(Blenheim IVF) moved to Carew Cheriton

First and Last Operational Missions

310 Sqn(Duxford) flew its first OM in the Hurricane IIA

608 Sqn(Thornaby) flew its first OM in the Blenheim IV


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RE: Action This Day - 3/22/2021 2:04:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		254 Sqn(Sumburgh – Blenheim IVF) 22.3.41

L.8848 – N. STAB – 06.40-09.48 – STAB uncompleted owing to heavy snowstorms encountered on coast. Nothing to report

T.1941 - TROST – 07.00-11.25 – TROST uncompleted. In position HDMH 3818 Convoy of 3 M/Vs 1 – 5000, 1 – 4000, and 1 – 3000 tons. Flak ship opened fire but A/c lured it to port side then flew to starboard to take photographs. A/c flew south for 15 miles intending to complete patrol, but Port engine out so returned to HDWS 2000 and thence to base.

L.9406 – S. STAB – 06.50-Missing – A/c failed to return to base. 8716 P/O. DUFF. J.A. (Pilot), 87420 P/O. WALES, R.G. (Observer) and 647004 Sgt. YORK, J.K. (W/Op/A.G.) reported missing.

ADDENDUM – Crew lost off coast of Norway. P/O. Duff and Sgt. York are buried at Rossebo Var Frelsers Cemetary, Haugesund, Norway. P/O. Wales body not recovered.

Base Changes

237 Sqn(Hardy/Lysander I/II/Gladiator II) moved to Umritsar


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