Feltwell
01 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training
1250 – 1410 Sgt Ramsay and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington Ic X1108.
1250 – 1410 P/O Sandys and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington 1C X9975.
02 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
03 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
04 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
05 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
06 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
07 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
1945 – 0130 Sgt. Giddens and crew carried out cross country flight in Wellington 1c Z.1107
08 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
09 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
1105 – 1600 Sgt Evans and crew carried out cross country flight in Wellington 1c Z.1107.
1430 – 1515 Sgt Jones and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington 1c Z.1114.
10 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
11 December 1941
Operations: BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT LE HAVRE.
Four Wellington 1c aircraft from this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. Bomb load consisted of 250 lbs and container of incendiaries, but as the target was not identified the bomb load was returned. AA fire was moderate and searchlights were isolated. Navigation was satisfactory. The operation was marred by 10/10 cloud cover over the target area.
Training:
1415 – 1545 P/O Leggett and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington 1c aircraft Z.1114.
12 December 1941
Operations: BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT BREST.
Nine Wellington 1c aircraft from this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. A mixed bombload consisting of 4000lb, 1000lb and 500lb was carried, and was dropped in the target area, bomb bursts being observed. An accurate barrage of light and heavy flak was encountered. There was a large number of searchlight operating in cones. Weather was good with 2/10 to 4/10 cloud over target. Navigation was good.
Training:
Nil
13 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
14 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
15 December 1941
Operations: BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT BREST.
Five Wellington 1c aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. Bomb load consisted of 4000lbs and 500lbs. No results were observed owing to cloud over at target area. Heavy, light and medium flak was encountered over the target area. Only a few searchlights were active. Weather was poor. High winds were prevalent. Navigation was marred by weather conditions.
Training:
1040 – 1200 Sgt Machin and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington 1c aircraft Z.1114.
1105 – 1210 Sgt Sykes and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington 1c Z8904.
1030 – 1150 Sgt Climie and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington 1c Z1083.
16 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
1555 – 1725 Sgt Ramsay and crew carried out bombing practice in Wellington 1c Z8429.
17 December 1941
Operations: BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT BREST AND LE HAVRE.
1645 – 2318 Seven Wellington 1c aircraft from this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. Bomb load consisted of 500lbs, 250lbs and containers of incendiaries. Bombs were dropped in the target area but results were not observed. Light and heavy flak was encountered and many searchlights were active but ineffective owing to cloud. Visibility was fair but 10 tenths cloud over the target area. Navigation was good. Wellington Z1083, Captained by Sgt Climie, landed at Exeter on return to get medical aid to P/O Gunning who was injured whilst aircraft was over target.
Training:
Nil
18 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
19 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
20 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
21 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
22 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
23 December 1941
Operations: BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT BREST.
1623 – 2359 Seven Wellington 1c and one Wellington II aircraft were detailed from this Unit to carry out the above attacks. Bomb load consisted of 4000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs and containers of incendiaries. Bomb bursts and fires were seen in the target area. Light, medium and heavy accurate flat was met and searchlights were not very active. Weather was good over the target. Navigation was good. Wellington Z8834, captained by Sgt Bentley crashed at Burners Heath on return. The captain being killed and the crew injured.
24 December 1941
Training:
Nil
Operations:
Nil
25 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
Arrivals and Despatches.
Two Wellington II aircraft, Z8441 and Z8429, despatched to Driffield. Auth:- Q.72 dated 24.12.41.
26 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
27 December 1941
Operations: BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT BREST.
1620 – 2230 Twelve Wellington 1c aircraft were detailed from this Unit to carry out the above attacks. Bomb load consisted of 4000lbs, 1000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs and containers of incendiaries. Bombs were seen to burst into town and railway station at Düsseldorf. Intense heavy flak was encountered over target areas and large concentrations of searchlights were active. Weather was good with very good visibility over the target area. Navigation was good. Wellington Z8971, captained by Sgt Machin, crashed near Dartmoor owing to failure of port engine. The entire crew bailed out safely.
Training:
Nil
28 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
29 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
30 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
31 December 1941
Operations:
Nil
Training:
Nil
ACTING RANKS.
P/O G.F. Jacobsen J3500 (GD) appointed to the rank of Acting Flying Officer (unpaid) wef 23.11.41. Auth: 3 Grp Pgrm 3G/8937//5/5/P.2 dated 11.12.41. Appointed to the rank of Acting Flying Officer (Paid) wef 14.12.41. Authy: : 3 Grp Pgrm 3G/8937//5/5/P.2 dated 11.12.41.
P/O (AFO) Barnett, D.C. 45524 (GD) appointed to the rank of Acting Flying Officer (unpaid) wef 3.11.41 Authy: : 3 Grp Pgrm 3G/8937//5/5/P.2 dated 28.11.41. . Appointed to the rank of Acting Flying Lieutenant (Paid) wef 24.11.41. Authy: : 3 Grp Pgrm 3G/8937//5/5/P.2 dated 28.11.41.
“A” POSTINGS
100538 P/O Mc Laughlan, I.M. posted from this Unit to No.460 Squadron, Molesworth wef 2.12.41. SORS. 3.12.41. Authy: H.Q.B.C. Sig. P.76 dated 2.12.41
P/O McKay, R.V.N. and P/O Wilson, P.J. (GD) posted to this Unit from No. 405 Squadron, Pocklington wef 3.12.41. TORS. 4.12.41. Authy: H.Q.B.C. Pgrm. BC/18006 dated 26.11.41.
P/O McKay, R.V.N. (GD) posted from this Unit to No 15 Squadron, Wyton wef 8.12.41. SORS. 9.12.41. Authy:- 3Grp Sig. P.949 dated 5.12.41.
P/O Clare, D. 103636 (GD) posted from this Unit to No. 2 S. of A.N. Cranage wef. 13.12.41.SORS.14.12.41. Authy:-3 Grp. Sig. 281 dated 10.12.41.
“B” ATTACHMENTS
P/O Fraser, A.A. (GD) attached from this Unit to No.1505 BATF Flight, Honington wef. 1.12.41. Authy:- 3Grp.Sig.P281 dated 22.10.41 SORS 2.12.41. Ceased to be attached wef 7.12.41. TORS. 8.12.41.
P/O (AFO) Douglas, A.C. (GD) attached from this Unit to RAF Station Worth Matravers wef 17.12.41 SORS 18.12.41. Authy:- 3Grp.Sig.P995 dated 14.12.41
P/O Harrison, N. (GD) attached from this Unit to No.149 Squadron, Mildenhall wef 10.12.41 SORS 11.12.41.. Authy:- 3Grp.Sig.P793 dated 12.11.41.
F/Lt Hill, C.M. 36172 (GD) and P/O Sandys, J.F.K. J4814 (GD) attached from this Unit to Messrs. Vickers Ltd. Weybridge wef 31.12.41 SORS 1.1.42. Authy:- 3Grp.Sig.P547 dated 24.12.41.
APPOINTMENTS
P/O Bray, R.W. (GD) Appointed to a Commission as Pilot Officer on probation on 9.12.41. Authy:- Air Ministry Letter A318149/41/S.7(f) 1.b. dated 13.12.41.
P/O Heywood, G.L.R. (GD) appointed to a commission as Pilot Officer on probation on 18.11.41. Authy:- Air Ministry Letter A321735/41/S.7(f) 1b dated 25.11.41.
F/L (A.W.C.) Sawrey Cookson, R.39574 (GD) and F/L (A/S/L) Kitchin P.J.R. (GD) promoted to the rank of Temp. Squadron Leader wef 16.10.41. Authy:- Extract London Gazette Ser. No. 35883 dated 16.10.41 and Group Routine Orders Ser. No. 223/224 23.12.41.
P/O Harrison, N. appointed to a commission as Pilot Officer on probation on 10.12.41. Authy:- Air Ministry Letter A329477/41/S.7(f)4.1.b. dated 20.12.41.
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