Feltwell
1940
Dec. 1
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Dec. 2
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Dec. 3
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance took place to-day.
Dec. 4
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Two aircraft carried out cross country flights (Captains: P/O. Newman, Sgt. Neate.
Postings.
F/O. R.P. Elliot and P/O. Jackson posted from this Unit to 3 P.R.U., Oakington w.e.f. 4.12.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.249 dated 3.12.40.
Dec. 5
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nil.
Dec. 6
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST AREA 1, AREA 2, AREA 3.
Thirteen Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targes. AGN.260 failed to locate the target and jettisoned bombs, while AGN.614 and AGN.967 also failed to locate targets and brought bombs back. Intense A.A. fire was experienced in parts of the target areas, and intense and accurate searchlights were encountered at parts of route. Heavy cloud, with icing conditions, was experienced in some parts of target areas.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
22.00 R.3297 F/L. Kain Area 1 St. Omer AGN.159
02.10
22.10 T.2854 SGT. Jones Area 2 – AGN.260
02.30
18.00 T.2503 S/L. Boffee Area 2 Area 1 AGN.375
22.55
23.15 T.2550 P/O. Morton Area 3 Villacoubley, Glisy Calais Docks AGN.557
05.15
19.55 R.3284 P/O. Lockwood Area 2 Chateau D’Un Boulogne Docks AGN.574
01.40
19.00 L.7818 P/O. Wright Area 1 Villacoublay AGN.595
00.45
17.20 R.1177 P/O. Newman Area 1 – AGN.614
23.45
20.10 R.3275 P/O. McNamara Villacoublay, Orlay Villacoublay, Orlay AGN.659
01.35
17.20 T.2474 SGT. Chuter Area 2 Tours AGN.764
22.57
21.20 T.2805 P/O. Saxelby Area 2 Chartres, Chateau D’Un, Calis Docks AGN.769
03.00
19.10 T.2736 S/L. Bain Area 2 Roye, Dunkirk AGN.856
00.40
23.10 L.7848 P/O. Pownall Area 2 – AGN.967
05.00
21.00 T.2549 F/L. Gilbert Area1 Calais
02.00
Training.
Nil.
Movements.
P/O. W.J. Rees posted to this Unit from 20 O.T.U., Lossiemouth, w.e.f. 6.12.40 Auth’y: 6 GP. Sig. P.895 dated 1/12/40. Appendix F.4.
Dec. 7
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Dec.8
Operations.
Nil
Training.
nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Dec. 9
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGET CC.26.
Eight Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above target. A moderate amount of inaccurate light, medium and heavy flak was experienced at parts of the target area. Searchlights were fairly active and accurate. The weather was clear over target areas, but cloud was experienced on return journey.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
17.30 T.2736 P/O. Morton CC.26 CC.26 MSW.112
23.30
16.45 T.2547 F/L. Gilbert CC.26 CC.26 MSW.155
23.05
17.10 R.2504 P.O. Hankins CC.26 CC.26 MSW.226
23.10
16.55 R.3284 P/O. Lockwood CC.26 CC.26 MSW.296
23.59
17.03 T.2474 S/L. Boffee CC.26 CC.26 MSW.342
22.50
17.00 L.7848 SGT. Chuter CC.26 CC.26 MSW.487
23.30
17.05 R.3297 SGT. Jones CC.26 CC.26 MSW.577
00.40
17.06 N.28554 SGT. Wilson CC.26 CC.26 MSW.704
00.11
Training.
nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Dec. 10
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C, T.2835, received from 8 M.U. Little Rissington. Auth’y: 41G/811 dated 4.12.40.
One Wellington Mark 1C, R.1038, received from 2 R.F.U. Yeadon. Auth’y:41G/810
Dec. 11
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON BOULOGNE AND MANNHEIM.
Five Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual attacks against the above target. Some heavy A.A. fire was experienced en route, but there was very little over target area. Slight searchlight activity was experienced over Boulogne and Calais, but they were ineffective over Mannheim owing to cloud. Ten-tenths cloud, with icing conditions, were experienced over Mannheim and Ruhr.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
17.24 R.3224 P/O. Falconer Boulogne Boulogne DYG.114
19.56
17.10 R.3284 P/O. Lockwood Mannheim – DYG.280
00.20
17.15 R.3211 SGT. White Boulogne Dieppe DYG.502
22.30
17.28 N.2854 SGT. Wilson Mannheim Boulogne DYG.532
21.28
17.00 T.2736 S/L. Bain Mannheim Mannheim DYG.927
Training.
Nil
Dec. 12
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance took place to-day.
Dec.13
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON N.62.
Eight Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks on the above target. Fairly heavy and accurate A.A. fire was experienced over target area, but there was very little activity elsewhere. Searchlights were ineffective over target area due to cloud, but many, which were very effective, were experienced over Amsterdam. Heavy cloud was experienced over almost whole of route and in target areas.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
16.55 R.3284 P/O. Lockwood N.62 N.62 MSC.125
21.55
16.55 T.2805 P/O. Saxelby N.62 N.62 MSC.175
21.30
16.57 N.2854 SGT. Wilson N.62 N.62 MSC.361
22.02
16.50 R.1177 P/O. Pownall N.62 Flak emplacements Bremen MSC.428
22.00
17.05 L.7848 P/O. Hankins N.62 N.62 MSC.795
22.20
16.45 T.2547 F/L. Gilbert N.62 N.62 MSC.868
21.45
16.40 T.2736 S/L. Bain N.62 Schipol Aerodrome MSC.
21.20
06.50 T.2550 P/O. Morton N.62 N.62
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Dec. 14
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Postings.
P/O. F.A. Andrews posted to this Unit from 15 O.T.U., Harwell, w.e.f. 14.12.40 Auth’y: 6 Gp. Sig. P.6, dated 14.12.40. Appendix F.1.
Aircraft
One Wellington Mark 1C, P.9280 despatched to No.40 Squadron, Wyton. Auth’y” 3 Gp. Sig. 3G/Q.9, dated 13.12.40
One Wellington Mark 1C., R.3195, despatched to No.57 Squadron, Feltwell, Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. 3G/Q.9, dated 13.12.40.
Dec. 15
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGETS G.30, M.68, AND FRANKFURT.
Eight Wellington aircraft of this unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks on the above targets. There was a fair amount of accurate heavy and light flak in target areas and on route. Searchlights were moderately active on route and in target areas. Weather was good over target areas, but heavy cloud was experienced at many parts on route.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
00.30 T.2550 P/O. Morton Berlin Railway M/Y, Berlin FXP.270
07.35
00.25 L.7848 SGT. Wilson G.30 Bremen Docks FXP.340
06.30
00.15 T.2805 P/O. Pownall G.30 M/Y, Berlin FXP.357
09.40
00.55 R.1177 P/O. McNamara M.68 M.68 FXP.616
06.25
00.30 T.2503 P/O. Falconer Frankfurt Frankfurt FXP.653
06.05
00.40 R.3211 P/O. Newman Frankfurt Frankfurt FXP.724
06.35
00.30 R.3224 SGT. Jones Frankfurt Frankfurt FXP.792
06.00
00.30 T.2736 SGT. Neate Frankfurt Frankfurt FXP.877
06.10
Training.
Nothing of importance took place to-day.
Dec. 16
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGET D.55
Ten Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above target. Two machines, LTG.477 and LTG.544 failed to locate the target, the former jettisoning bombs on waste ground near AACHEN. Intense, but inaccurate, light and heavy flak was experienced. Searchlights were active in target area, but were hampered by moonlight. Weather wa good over target area, but cloud ws experienced at various parts of route.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
22.35 T.2550 P/O. Falconer D.55 D.55 LTG.144
06.05
22.30 R.3211 P/O. Newman D.55 D.55 LTG.228
04.45
22.25 T.2736 SGT. NEate D.55 D.55 LTG.293
05.05
00.30 T.2835 P/O. Lockwood D.55 D.55 LTG.384
06.35
22.26 T.2547 SGT. White D.55 D.55 LTG.417
06.18
23.40 N.2854 SGT. Wilson D.55 – LTG.477
05.05
00.25 R.3224 SGT. Jones D.55 – LTG.544
05.35
22.50 R.1177 P/O. McNamara D.55 D.55 LTG.566
06.30
23.45 T.2474 P/O. Hankins D.55 D.55 LTG.746
06.00
00.05 R.3297 F/L. Kain D.55 D.55
06.35
Training.
Nil.
Aircraft.
Three Wellington Mark 1C, R.3231, T.2504, R3275 despatched to No.57 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Form “W” dated 14/12/40.
Dec. 17
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Postings.
P/O. A.V.P.Muir posted to this Unit from 15 Sqdn, Wyton, w.e.f. 27.11.40 Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.117 dated 26.11.40 Appendix F.1.
P/O. R.G. Stark posted to this Unit from 15 OUT, Harwell w.e.f. 28.11.40. Auth’y: 6 Gp. Sig. P.875, dated 21.11.40. Appendix F.1.
P/O. R.M. Sanderson, P/O. Finlayson, P/O. Cleak reported missing on 24.11.40 and posted to No.1 Uxbridge on same date. Appendix F.@.
Attachments.
P/O. I.R. Gow attached to 57 Squadron, Wyton, w.e.f. 10.11.40. Aut’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.389 dated 8.11.40. Appendix F.2.
Dec. 18
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Acting Ranks.
F/L. G.C. Kain appointed to the rank of Acting Squadron Leader (uppaid) w.e.f. 18.12.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. P’Gram 3G/8937/5/1/P.2 dated 19.12.40. Appendix F.3.
Movements.
A/S/L Boffee, N.M. posted from this Unit to R.A.F. Station Bassingbourne w.e.f. 18.12.40. Auth’y :3 Gp. Sig. P.301, dated 17.12.40.
Dec. 19
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGET A.71.
Eitgth Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above target. Three of these aircraft, RWA.258, RWA.551 and RWA.752, failed to locate target. There was very little A.A. fire, and no searchlights were experienced. Weather was not good 10/10 cloud being experienced over whole journey.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
00.05 L.7848 P/O. Lockwood A.71 A.71 RWA.191
04.55
23.36 T.2503 P/O. Falconer A.71 A.71 RWA.213
05.56
03.05 N.2854 SGT. Wilson A.71 – RWA.258
04.30
00.05 R.3166 SGT. Chuter A.71 Ruhr Area RWA.392
06.35
23.40 T.2474 SGT. White A.71 – RWA.551
06.08
00.02 R.2547 SGT. Neate A.71 Homburg RWA.669
07.45
00.05 T.2805 P/O. Pownall A.71 – RWA.752
05.40
23.54 R.3211 P.O. Newman A.71 A.71 RWA.857
Movements.
P/O. C.L. Holmes posted to this Unit from No.214 Squadron, Stradishall, w.e.f. 19.12.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.310, dated 17.12.40.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C, R.1162, received from No.9 M.U. Cosford. Auth’y : 41 Gp. Sig. A.539, dated 18.12.40.
Dec. 20
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Dec. 21
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Dec. 22
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS D.55 AND FLUSHING.
Twelve Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. One of these aircraft, DMU.692, captain SGT. Chuter, failed to return. DMU.936 failed to locate target and bombs were brought back. Fairly intense A.A. fire was experienced over Mannheim, but there was not much searchlight activity. DMU.804 was attacked by one ME.110 which was hit but not brought down. Low cloud was experienced at various parts of route and target areas.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
17.15 SGT. Drayton Flushing Aerodrome, Flushing DMU.288
20.25
17.05 N.2854 SGT. Wilson D.55 D.55 DMU.303
23.50
17.05 R.3297 S/L. Kain D.55 Koblenz DMU.444
22.15
17.20 L.7818 SGT. White D.55 D.55 DMU.494
00.40
17.00 T.2736 SGT. Neate D.55 D.55 DMU.515
00.30
17.10 R.7848 P/O. Lockwood D.55 D.55 DMU.588
23.10
17.25 P.2503 P/O. Falconer D.55 D.55 DMU.738
24.00
17.20 T.2805 P/O. Saxelby D.55 D.55 DMU.781
23.30
16.50 R.1038 P/O. Morton D.55 Aerodrome – Rheims DMU.804
22.55
16.45 T.2835 F/L. Gilbert D.55 – DMU.936
21.40
17.40 T.2550 P/O. McNamara D.55 D.55 DMU.943
01.00
Training.
10.15 Cross country flight carried out in aircraft R.1038 (P/O. Morton and crew ).
11.45
Dec. 23
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
11.09 Cross country flight carried out by P/O. Edwards and crew in T.2805.
15.30
14.00 Cross country flight carrid out in aircraft T.2736 (Sgt. Neate and crew).
Dec. 24
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
11.40 P/O, Edawrds and crew carried out cross country flight in aircraft R.3218.
16.15
Acting Ranks.
F/O. P.J.R. Kitchin appointed to the Acting Rank of Flight Lieut (paid) on 24.11.40 w.e.f. 3.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.311 dated 1.11.40. Appendix F.3.
Movements.
P/O. N.R. Peel posted from this Unit to Headquarters (Unit) No.3 Group on 5.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. P’Gram. 3G/8918/23/P.2 dated 21.12.40. Appendix F.4
Dec. 25
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Dec. 26
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C, R.3284 despatched to Messrs. Brooklands Ltd., Sywell. Auth’y: No.58 M.U. letter 58 MU/4039/70, dated 21.12.40.
Dec. 27
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance took place to-day.
Dec. 28
Operatons.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Dec. 29
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGETS M.434 AND HAMM.
Three Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. One of these aircraft xxx596, captained by P/O. Newman failed to return. Moderate A.A. fire was experienced, and few searchlights were encountered. Weather was not good, 10/10 cloud being experienced
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
17.20 L.7848 SGT. White Hamm Hamm SCX.363
22.50
20.15 T.2550 P/O. McNamara M.434 M.434 SCX.412
01.15
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Dec. 30
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Dec. 31
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
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