Feltwell 1940
July 1.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Cross country flight lasting 5 hours carried out in aircraft P.9212. Wellington MK1A.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Winds variable less than 15 m.p.h. up to 6,000 feet.
Weather: Fine.
Cloud. Variable amounts of low stratus and lifting fog at first dispersing rapidly. Isolated patches of cloud at 4,000 feet later in period.
Visibility. 10 – 5 miles.
July 2.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on Target A.28 in RUHR.
Five aircraft from this unit were detailed to carry out individual attacks. Due to poor weather conditions prevailing over the whole of the target area, alternative targets were attacked. One, CB.564, experienced electrical trouble and was unable to release his bombs, so returned to base without carrying out any attack. Another aircraft CB.557 unable to locate target, and no attack made. Remaining three aircraft attacked suitable targets, many explosions observed, and fires started by incendiaries. A.A. fire heavy over original target area, and searchlights very active. The weather on the whole was very poor, 10/10 cloud experienced as low as 2,000ft, making poisoning difficult.
Time Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
2145 0245 R.3255. F/O. Coleman. A.28 CB.557
2145 0300 R.3165. F/O. Watson. A.28 CB.558
2145 0355 R.3169. P/O. Williams. A.28 CB.559
2215 0415 L.7797. P/O. Williams. A.28 CB.563
2215 0210 R.3156 P/O. Harkness. A.28 CB.564
Training.
Three aircraft carried out Air firing and high level bombing at Berners Heath.
Weather.
Surface Wind:
Winds light, Southwesterly less than 15 m.p.h. up to 6,000ft at first increasing to 15-20 m.p.h. at 6,000 feet late in period.
Weather: Fair.
Cloud. Little or no cloud at first, 4-8/10 at 3,000-4,000ft above sea level later.
Visibility. 6 –12 miles.
July 3.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind:
SW to W, becoming W to NW 10-15 mph until dark, then less than 10 mph.
Upper Wind:
2,000-6,000 feet, 250-270 degrees, becoming 270-300 degrees 15-25 mph.
Weather:
Cloudy with risk of slight local thundery showers until sunset.
Cloud.
5/10-8/10 at 2000-3000ft above sea level at first, becoming nil to 4/10 after dark.
Visibility. 6 –12 miles.
July 4.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on Targets F.94 and M431.
Out of the five Wellington aircraft detailed to carry out attacks on above, one aircraft CB.573 failed to identify target, and clouds covered secondary target at SCHIPHOL, so bombs brought. Remaining four aircraft carried out attacks on EMDEN, aerodrome at VEDEL, WILHELMSHAVEN docks, and the original target. Hits observed and fire started. Heavy flak fire of all types experienced, some at high as 15,000 feet. Searchlights, intense and accurate over whole of area. Weather fair throughout, haze widespread over target area, making observations difficult. Navigation by D/R, fixes and homing bearings. All aircraft returned safely.
Time Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
2155 0315 R.3171. F/Lt.Adams. F.49 CB.568
2155 0320 L.7784. F/O. Williams. F.49 CB.569
2140 0355 R.3297. F/Lt. Breckon. F.49 CB.570
2200 0350 P.9209. P/O. Harkness M.431 CB.573
2200 0240 R.3165 P/O. Watson. M.431 CB.574
Training.
One aircraft took part in Air firing over The Wash, lasting 2 hours 20 mins. One aircraft carried out a Cross Country flight of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Westerly 10-15 m.p.h.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000 ft 270-300 degrees 20-25mph.
Weather: Fair, chance of showers on coast at first.
Cloud. Soon decreasing to nil-3/10 at 3000 ft.
Visibility. 12 miles at first decreasing to 4-8 miles.
July 5.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Southerly, 10-15mph veering to west behind occlusion, decreasing to 5-10 mph after dusk.
Upper Wind: At 2000-60000 feet, 210-240 degrees veering to 270-300 degrees behind occlusion 15-20mph.
Weather: Thundery showers and thunderstorms locally. Local fog towards dawn.
Cloud. 5/10-8/10 at 2000-3000ft becoming 8/10-10/10 at 2000feet near occlusion and in showers. Cloud dispersing largely after dusk behind occlusion.
Visibility. 8-12 miles deteriorating this evening to 4-8 miles and locally to 500 yards towards dawn.
July 6.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on Targets D.1-Submarine yards at Bremen.
A very mixed bomb load was ordered to be carried by five aircraft from this Unit taking part in the above operations. The operation was not a complete success due to the extremely bad weather encountered. Only two aircraft reached target and dropped their bomb load. The remaining three returning to base with bomb load intact. CB580, had his trailing aerial carried away, due to lightning; and due to bad weather at base was ordered to land at ABINGDON, which he eventually did at 03.45 hours. While over target area heavy flak fire experienced by four aircraft, fairly accurate for height but at all time seen bursting behind. Searchlights ineffective at all times due to heavy cloud. Weather poor, and unfit for operations detailed. 10/10 cloud experienced from English coast to well into target area, from as low as 2,000 feet to 14,000 feet in places. Navigation by D/R and homing bearings.
Time Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
2140 0300 R.3166. S/L.Collett. D.1 CB.579
2140 0340 R.3235. F/O. Coleman. D.1 CB.580
2215 0345 R.3169. F/O. Lucas. D.1 CB.584
2145 0055 R.3297. F/L. Breckon D.1 CB.585
2215 0550 R.3159 P/O. Williams. D.1 CB.586
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred today.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Southwesterly 10-15 m.p.h.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft, 220-240 degrees 20-25mph.
Weather: Fair and cloudy at first with occasional showers of a thundery type later.
Cloud. 4/10-5/10 at 2000-3000ft above sea level becoming 10/10 locally in showers and falling to 800-1200ft above sea level.
Visibility. Mainly 6-12 miles but deteriorating to 2-4 miles in showers.
July 7.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Air firing – The Wash, carried out by P/O. Hogg and crew in aircraft P.9212 for 2 hours.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Southwesterly 10-15 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 240-270 degrees 10-20 mph.
Weather: Thunderstorms or thundery showers with fair periods.
Cloud. 4/10-6/10 base 2000-3000ft above MSL becoming at times 8/10-10/10, base 600-1000ft above MSL.
Visibility. 10 – 20 miles generally but less than 5 miles in rain.
July 8.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on Alternative target (Z61) for A.73 – Benzine plant at MORS.
Due to bad weather prevailing, over target A.73, the alternative target Z61 was attacked. Six wellington aircraft from this squadron being detailed to carry out individual attacks, carrying a very mixed bomb load. Hits were observed, and several fires started, and explosions caused. Many lights observed in HOLLAND, number of enemy aerodromes noted to be active, but all lights extinguished on approach of our aircraft. A.A. fire heavy in places of interest, and over enemy aerodromes, and searchlights active. CB.589 reports, attacking enemy aircraft with navigation lights after 200 rounds being fired from front guns, lights on other machine were extinguished, while results of action not know. Two aircraft observed to take off from WAALHAVEN, by CB.591, but no contact was made. Weather clear towards Dutch coast, but 10/10 cloud prevailed over target area. Navigation by D/R, visual fixes, and homing bearings.
Time Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
2145 0245 L.7784. P/O.Freeman. A.73 CB.589
2140 0235 P.9206. P/O. Larney. A.73 CB.590
2140 0150 R.3235. F/O. Coleman. A.73 CB.591
2150 0205 R.3166. S/L.Collett. A.73 CB.594
2150 0240 R.3165 F/O. Watson. A.73 CB.595
2155 0225 R.3169 F/O. Lucas. A.73 CB.596
Training.
One aircraft carried out a cross country flight lasting 4 hours.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Westerly 5-10 m.p.h.
Upper Wind: 280-310 degrees 20-25mph.
Weather: Fair with chance of thunderstorms or thundery showers for first few hours. Risk of local mist in area affected by showers this evening.
Cloud. 4/10-7/10 base at 3000ft above MSL 8/10-10/10 base 1000-2000ft above MSL in thunderstorms or thundery showers. Cloud becoming nil up to 3/10 base 3000ft above MSL after dusk.
Visibility. 10-15 miles deteriorating to 4-8 miles apart from mist patches.
July 9.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
One aircraft, blind flying practice for 1 hr. 15 mins.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Southerly 10-15 mph. Freshing during period
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 210-240 degrees 25-30 mph increasing to 35-40 mph.
Weather: Fair to cloudy at first with rain or drizzle spreading from the West later.
Cloud. Considerable amounts of cloud above 8000ft at first with 4/10-8/10 at 1500-2500ft above MSL developing during morning becoming 10/10 at 600-1000ft in rain.
Visibility. 6-12 miles deteriorating to 1-2 miles in precipitation.
July 10.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: S.E to S.E. 10-15 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 180-200 degrees 25-30 mph.
Weather: Cloudy with rainy periods and risk of thunderstorms.
Cloud. 4/10-6/10 at 2000-3000ft above MSL, increasing at times to 7/10-9/10 at 600-1000ft above MSL. Much medium cloud.
Visibility. 10-15 miles, but reduced to 2-4 miles in rain.
July 11.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Cross country flight of 2 hours, carried out in aircraft P.9212, Captain P/O Hogg.
Weather.
Surface Wind: SW or W 10-15 mph but gusts to 30 mph at times, wind decreasing and veering slowly.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 230-260 degrees 25-35 mph, becoming 250-280degrees 20-25 mph.
Weather: Fair or fine with thundery showers and risk of thunderstorms.
Cloud. 5/10-8/10 at 2000ft above sea level and tops extending above freezing level at times.
Visibility. 10-20 miles at first, except in showers, 2-4 miles later.
July 12.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Southwesterly 10-15 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 210-240 degrees 20-30 mph.
Weather: Fair to fine becoming cloudy with risk of thundery showers.
Cloud. Nil to 4/10 at 2000-3000ft at first, but base lowering to 1000ft above sea level in precipitation.
Visibility. Generally 10-15 miles, 2-4 miles in precipitation.
July 13.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
One aircraft carried out a Cross Country of 3 hours, and another of 2 hours duration.
Aircraft:
Wellington mark 1C, R.3167 dispatched by air to Vickers Armstrong Weybridge, for repairs. Authority:- 41G/4336 dated 3/7/40.
Weather.
Surface Wind: S to SW 10-15 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 200-230 degrees 20-30 mph.
Weather: Cloudy with occasional slight rain or drizzle. Chance of local thunderstorms or thundery showers.
Cloud. 6/10-9/10 base at 1000-2000ft above sea level. 10/10 base at 600-1000ft above sea level in rain and in showers.
Visibility. 6-12 miles but 1-2 miles in precipitation.
July 14.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on targets, A.10, W.434. and M.116.
Seven Wellington aircraft from this unit took part in the above operations. Targets were located despite local ground haze. Bombs were observed to burst, and many fires caused by incendiaries. Intense heavy and light flak over the entire area, and searchlights also very active. Weather fair, and navigation by D/R, visual fixes, and homing bearings. (All our aircraft returned safely).
Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
R.3218 P/O.Larney. A.10 CB.605
R.3156. P/O.Harkness. A.10 CB.606
L.7784. P/O.Freeman. A.10 CB.607
R.3165. F/O.Watson. A.10 CB.608
R.3297 F/L. Breckon. M.434 CB.618
R.3235 F/O. Lucas. M.116 CB.619
R.3168 P/O. Williams. M.116 CB.620
Training.
22.15 – 02.15 Cross Country flight in aircraft P.9212, Captain. P/O. Hogg.
Weather.
Surface and Upper Winds: Southerly less than 15mph up to 6000ft.
Weather: Fair, chance of thundery rain at first in the north.
Cloud. 5/10-9/10 at first, lowest at 2000-3000ft above MSL becoming 3/10-6/10 mainly over 8000ft.
Visibility. 6-12 miles deteriorating to 2-4 miles locally towards dawn.
July 15.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
July 16.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: NW. To N. 5-10mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-5000ft 330-360 degrees 15-20mph.
Weather: Intermittent rain or drizzle at first, cloudy later, other rain spreading from West late in period.
Cloud. 10/10 at 300-600ft but surface to 300ft at times in drizzle.
Visibility. 2-4 miles at first, 1000-2000yards in drizzle 6-10 miles later.
July 17.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Weather.
Surface Wind: W to NW. 15-20mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 280-300 degrees 25-35 mph.
Weather: Fair apart from occasional thundery showers.
Cloud. 5/10-9/10 at 2000ft above MSL dispersing this evening and becoming nil to 3/10 by end of period.
Visibility. 6-10 miles,2-4 miles in showers.
July 18.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on target K56.
A very mixed bomb load was carried by six Wellington aircraft taking part in above operations from this Squadron. Successful bombing carried out, hits observed and fires seen to start, in vicinity of target. Intense and accurate heavy A.A. encountered at 10,000ft up to 14,000ft over OLDENBURG, BREMEN, and HAMBURG, and searchlights very active. CH.624 reports three M.E.110’s carried out a dive, but sheered off without firing due to enemy ground action. Navigation by D/R, visual fixes and homing bearings. (All our aircraft returned safely).
Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
R.3297 F/Lt. Breckon. K.56 CB.621
P.9206. S/Ldr. Kay. K.56 CB.622
L.7784. P/O.Freeman. K.56 CB.623
R.3171. F/Lt. Adam. K.56 CB.624
R.3235 F/O. Coleman. K.56 CB.625
R.3169 F/O. Lucas. K.56 CB.626
Weather.
Surface Wind: W to SW 15-20 mph moderating towards end of period.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 240-280 degrees 25-35 mph.
Weather: Cloudy with occasional thundery rain or showers.
Cloud. 5/10-8/10 at 2000ft above sea level, 1000ft in rain.
Visibility. 10-15 miles, 2-4 miles in rain.
July 19.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: SW. 10-15mph. Gusty on coasts.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 240-260 degrees 20-30 mph.
Weather: Bright periods at first, thundery showers later, local thunderstorms possible in afternoon and evening.
Cloud. Increasing to 7/10-9/10 at 3000ft above sea level but 1000ft above sea level in showers.
Visibility. 10-15 miles except in showers.
July 20.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on targets, A.70 and A.71.
Nine Wellington aircraft from this unit were detailed to carry out individual attacks on the above targets. The Squadron suffered its second loss, since the beginning of operations in March 1940, when CB.650 (F/O. Watson, Captain) failed to return. Bombing attacks carried out successfully, fires started, and minor explosions occurred, Flare path at EINDHAVEN bombed, extinguished and remained so. Railway yards at KAMEN also attacked, and bombs seen to burst, in yards. Heavy flak experienced over WESSEL and all target areas, very accurate for height etc., and searchlights very intense over whole of area. CB.639 reports that three H.E.113’s attacked him over WESSEL, (i) Above and astern ASTERN. (ii) Starboard quarter and below (iii) below and astern No.(ii) shot down in flames, No.3 assumed disabled. No.(i) attacked 3 times afterwards. The moon quite, quite advantageous in helping to locate target.
Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
L.7797 F/O.Williams. A.70 CB.639
R.3218. P/O.Larney. A.70 CB.640
R.3156. P/O.Harkness. A.70 CB.641
R.3297. F/L.Breckon. A.71 CB.648
R.3169 F/O.Lucas. A.71 CB.649
R.3165 F/O.Watson. A.71 CB.650 (failed to return)
R.3168 P/O. Williams. A.71 CB.651
L.7784 P/O. Freeman. A.71 CB.652
R.3171 F/L. Adams. A.71 CB.653
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: SW to W 15-25 mph, gusting to 35 mph but decreasing to 10-20 mph after dusk.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 240-270 degrees, 30-40 mph.
Weather: Cloudy with squally thundery showers.
Cloud. Variable in amount generally 5/10-9/10 base 2000-3000ft during daytime falling to 600-1000ft in precipitation. Cloud amounts generally decreasing after dusk.
Visibility. 10-15 miles falling to 1-2 miles in precipitation.
July 21.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Fair 3-5/10 at 8,000 feet, visibility good, throughout the whole journey.
July 22.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Westerly 10-15mph veering NW’ly 5-10 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 300-320 degrees 20-25 mph decreasing to 10-15 mph later.
Weather: Cloudy, risk of showers and local thunder.
Cloud. 6/10-9/10 at 2000-3000ft above sea level. 8/10-10/10 at 1000ft above sea level in showers and thunderstorms. Cloud diminishing after dusk to 3/10-7/10 at 3000ft above sea level.
Visibility. 10-15 miles 2-4 miles in showers, deteriorating to 3-6 miles by dawn.
Aircraft.
Wellington Mark 1C aircraft P.9280 dispatched to this unit from No. 99 Squadron Mildenhall. Authority :- Form ‘W’ S/61. dated 21/7/40.
Wellington aircraft Mark 1C R.3176 returned to this unit, from 115 Squadron, Marham. Authority:- Form ‘W’ S/62. dated 21/7/40.
July 23.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
One aircraft carried out Cross Country flight of 2 hours 15 minutes, duration.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Light variable becoming Southerly 5-10 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 200-240 degrees 10-15 mph.
Weather: Cloudy.
Cloud. 5/10-8/10 at 2000-3000ft above sea level, much medium cloud.
Visibility. 2-3 miles improving to 6-10 miles.
Promotions.
A/F/O. Mitchell W.J. 77380, G.D. Squadron Adjutant. Appointed to the rank of acting Flight Lieutenant w.e.f. 23/7/40, in accordance with A.M.O. 490/59 para 12 (i) Auth: No. 3 Group Postagram 3G/8957/5/1/P.2. dated 22-7-40.
July 24.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Southwesterly 10-15 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 250-280 degrees 20-25 mph.
Weather: Cloudy with occasional rain or thundery showers.
Cloud. 5/10-8/10 at 2000-3000ft above sea level, 10/10 at 1000ft in precipitation.
Visibility. 6-12 miles 2-4 miles in rain. Visibility 3-6 miles after sunset.
Postings.
P/O. Hurnall.W.W. G.D. Posted to this unit from R.A.F. Station Basingbourne, w.e.f. 16/7/40.
P/O. Miller. M.J. 75697. G.D. Proceeded to R.A.F. Station Warmwell on 15/7/40 to attend No. 8 Gunnery Leaders Course. (Auth’y No.3 Group signal P.533 dated 10/7/40).
July 25.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on KASSEL, targets F.19, M.454.
Of the nine Wellington aircraft taking part in the above operation from this unit, one CB.661 (F/O. Coleman) failed to return, and Squadron thus suffered its third loss since operations began. CB.668 returned to base after being out for 21/2 hours due to electrical trouble. In addition to bomb load, each aircraft carried 5 bundles of Nickels, as ordered. Targets in some instances could not be located, but suitable targets attacked instead. CB.655 on target F.19 reports, that explosions in fires lit up aircraft 7,000 feet above target. Majority of results not observed due to cloud. Cold frost met on reaching English coast on return and heavy rain and low cloud. Navigation by D/R, visual fixes and homing bearings.
Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
R.3171 F/L.Adams. Kassel F19 CB.654
P.9206. S/L.Kay. F.19 CB.655
R.3168. P/O.Williams. F.18 CB.656
R.3166. S/L.Collett. F.18 CB.659
R.3169 F/O.Lucas. F.18 CB.660
R.3255 F/O.Coleman. F.18 CB.661 (failed to return)
L.7784 P/O.Larney. M.454 CB.666
R.3172 P/O. Gow. M.454 CB.667
P.9209 P/O. Hogg. M.454 CB.668
Training.
Local Night Flying practiced in one aircraft, P.9210, for 1 hour. 15 minutes.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Southwesterly 5-10 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 280-310 degrees, 20-25 mph.
Weather: Cloudy with slight rain or drizzle later.
Cloud. 4/10-7/10 at 2500-3500 ft above MSL 7/10-9/10 at 1500-2500ft above MSL in rain or drizzle. Much medium and high cloud.
Visibility. 4-8 miles 2-4 miles in rain or drizzle.
Postings
P/O. McNamara. B.P. G.D. P/O. Goodwin. B.A. G.D. Posted to this unit from R.A.F. Station Harwell, w.e.f. 25/7/40, for flying duties. Auth’y No.6 Group signal P.824 24/7/40.
July 26.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Northwesterly 5-10 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 260-280 degrees 15-20 mph.
Weather: Thundery rain or thunderstorms, improvement later spreading from West.
Cloud. 10/10 at 600-1000ft at first later 5/10-8/10 at 1500-2500ft but lowering to 600-1000ft above MSL in precipitation. Cloud of great vertical thickness.
Visibility. 1-3 miles at first, later 5-10 miles but reduced to 2-4 miles in precipitation.
July 27.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Light and variable at first becoming Northerly 5-10 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 250-280 degrees 10-15 mph becoming 290-320 degrees 15-25 mph.
Weather: Thundery rain or thunderstorms for most of period.
Cloud. 5/10-8/10 2000-2500ft above sea level, becoming 6/10-9/10 at 600-1000ft in precipitation.
Visibility. 5-10 miles reduced to 1-2 miles in precipitation.
Aircraft.
Wellington Mark 1C L.7848, aircraft despatched to this unit from 24 M.U. Tern Hill. Authority :- 41G/5264/, dated 27/7/40.
July 28.
Operations.
Bombing Attacks on targets A.8, A.73, and M.434, and A.75.
Nine Wellington aircraft from this unit detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks on above targets. Was not a good night, 10/10 cloud experienced as well as heavy ground haze over Germany, making observations difficult. Results of attacks not seen, one aircraft CB.683 returned to base without carrying out an attack owing to adverse weather conditions. A.A. fire intense fairly accurate in all target areas, and searchlights active over whole area. CB.684 (F/Lt. Adams) had port engine trouble over Dutch coast, bombs had to be jettisoned and an S.O.S. sent out. He homed in on MANSTON, but on reaching base, the engine picked up again, and a landing was made at FELTWELL without further incident. (All our aircraft returned safely.)
Aircraft. Captain. Target Raid Serial No
L.7797 P/O.Harkness. A.8 CB.676
R.3218 P/O.Larney. A.8 CB.677
R.3169. F/O.Lucas. A.8 CB.678
R.3168. P/O.Williams. A.8 CB.679
P.9209 P/O.Hogg. A.73 CB.682
R.3159 P/O.Gow. A.73 CB.683
R.3171 F/Lt.Adams. A.75 CB.684
L.7784 P/O. Freeman. A.75 CB.685
P.9206 F/O. Williams. M.434 CB.688
Training.
One aircraft P.9210 (Capt., S/L Collett) night flying practice for 1 hour 10 mins.
Weather.
Surface Wind: Winds mainly N.Westerly less than 15 mph up to 6,000ft.
Weather: Fine or fair.
Cloud. 4/10-7/10 at 2000-3000ft dispersing after sunset.
Visibility. 10-15 miles Deteriorating to 1-2 miles by dawn with possibility of local fog patches.
Aircraft.
Wellington Mark 1C aircraft T.2463 despatched to this unit from 22 M.Unit Silloth.
Postings
P/O. Fleming.J.C. 42402. G.D. Posted to this unit from 37 Squadron w.e.f. 28/7/40.
July 29.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: West to northwest 10-15 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 330 degrees 15-25 mph.
Weather: Fair or cloudy.
Cloud. 4/10-8/10 layer cloud above 1500ft. Some medium and high cloud above.
Visibility. 5-10 miles falling to 2-4 miles after midnight.
July 30.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Weather.
Surface Wind: W.NW 10 mph becoming NW 10-15 mph.
Upper Wind: 2000-6000ft 300 degrees 25 mph veering 320 degrees.
Weather: Slight local rain or drizzle during morning.
Cloud. 8/10-10/10 at 1000-2000ft above MSL and at 600ft above MSL in drizzle becoming 6/10-8/10 at 2000-2500ft above MSL by midday. Cloud decreasing in evening.
Visibility. 2-4 miles at first improving steadily to 6-12 miles.
July 31.
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
One Cross Country flight carried out lasting 4 hours 30 minutes. In aircraft R.3171. One Cross country flight carried out lasting 3 hours 25 minutes.
Dual night flying carried out in aircraft P.9210
Weather.
Surface and Upper Wind: NE. Or variable less than 12 mph up to 5000ft.
Weather: Fine at first, mist or fog developing soon after midnight and becoming widespread.
Cloud. Little or no low cloud apart from a chance of low coastal Stratus on and near Norfolk coast.
Visibility. 5-10 miles deteriorating after dark and becoming 1000-3000 yards by 0100 hours with patches of dense fog later.
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