FELTWELL.
1.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
1105 1125 F/S Thomas in Well.III, X3661.
1130 1155 F/L. Hill in Well.III, X3636.
1415 1440 F/L. Hill in Well.III, X3667.
1125 1225 F/O. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
.25 P/O. Leggett in Well.III, X3482.
.30 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.30 P/O. Shepherd in Well.III, Z1566.
.30 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.20 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3646.
.20 Sgt. Evans in Well.III, X3538.
2.00 P/O. Fisher carried out cross country flight testing TR1335, and oil consumption in Well.III, X3720.
2.10 F/S. Tye carried out cross country flight in Well.III, X3478, testing oil consumption.
OPERATIONS. ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT HANAU AND LE HAVRE.
2005 0545
Eleven Well.III aircraft were detailed to carry out an attack against the above targets. Bomb load consisting of 4000lbs, 500lbs and 250lbs was dropped in the target area but results were not seen except for bomb bursts on the docks at Le Havre and in the marshaling yards at Hanau. Well.III, X3714 returned with its bomb load. There was very little flak and only a few searchlights were active. Well.III, Z1566, was chased from Brussels for about 30 miles by a night fighter which was successfully evaded in the clouds. Weather was poor and there were severe icing conditions which handicapped the whole operation. TR1335 and DR were used as aids to navigation.
2.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.25 P/O. Climie in Well.III, X3586.
.20 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3482.
1.00 Landing practice was carried out by S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3482.
0.5 P/O. Climie carried out Lorenz practice in Well.III, X3538.
3.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.20 P/O. Climie in Well.III, X3538.
.30 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.30 Sgt. Evans in Well.III, X3482.
.35 Sgt. Brady in Well.III, Z1566.
.30 F/O. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
.20 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.30 F/S. Tye in Well.III, X3487.
.30 F/S. Thomas in Well.III, X3661.
.25 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3667.
.35 S/L. Hill carried out air firing test in Well.III, X3489.
4.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.45 P/O. Climie in Well.III, X3538.
.35 P/O. Shepherd in Well.III, Z1566.
.30 Sgt. Evans in Well.III, X3482.
.45 F/O. Ball in Well.III, X3705.
.55 S/L. Newton test Well.III, X3586.
2.00 W/C. Cookson to Cosford in Well.III, Z1566
.45 Sgt. McPhail from Cosford in Well.III, X3406.
2.15 F/S. Thomas carried out cross country flight in Well.III, X3489.
N.F.T.’s. were also carried out by the following:-
.20 P/O Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.50 F/O. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
.25 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3667.
.30 F/S. Tye in Well.III, X3487.
.50 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3489, taking A.T.C. for a trip.
5.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.45 F/O. Doel in Well.III., X3714.
.30 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.30 F/S. Tye in Well.III, X3487
.25 F/S. Thomas in Well.III, X3661.
.25 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3667.
.25 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3489.
.30 F/S. Tye in Well.III, X3636.
.30 F/O. Ball in Well.III, X3586.
1.00 P/O. Climie in Well.III, Z1570.
.30 P/O. Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.30 P/O Shepherd in Well.III, Z1566.
.30 Sgt. Evans in Well.III, X3482.
.30 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.30 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, Z1572.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT COLOGNE.
2330 0530
Nine Well.III aircraft from this unit were detailed to attack the above target. Bomb load of 4,000lbs, 500lbs and 250lbs and 4lb incendiaries was dropped but results were not observed. There was intense heavy flak and many searchlights were active but ineffective owing to bright moonlight. One J.U.88 aircraft was seen near target and Well.III, 3705 was attacked by a M.E.100 near Liege without result. Weather was good and navigation by TR. and DR was also good. One a/c did not carry out its mission and two are missing. Well.III, X3489 captained by W/Cdr. Sawrey Cookson the C/O/ of the Squadron and Well.III, X3661, captained by F/S. Thomas.
6.4.2.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.20 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3667.
.30 F/O. Doel in Well.III, X2714.
.15 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.30 F/S. Tye in Well.III, X3487.
.25 P/O. Climie in Well.III, X3636.
.20 F/O. Ball in Well.III, X3586.
.20 Sgt. Evans in Well.III, X3482.
.25 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, Z1572.
.20 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, Z1570.
1.00 Sgt. Osborne to Newmarket and return in Well.III, X3538.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT ESSEN.
0030 0630
Seven Well.III aircraft were detailed from this unit to attack the above target. Bomb load of 4000lbs., 500lbs. and 250lbs. was dropped in the target area and fires were observed. There was intense heavy flak over target but only a few searchlights were active. One single engine fighter attempted to attack Well.III, X3636 but was driven off by flak. There was 9/10 cloud on the route and 3/10 to 5/10 cloud over target at 11,000 feet. Navigation was good TR and DR being used.
7.4.42.
TRAINING.
NIL. No flying today.
8.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.30 F/O. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
.35 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.30 F/S Tye in Well.III, X3487.
.30 P/O. Climie in Well.III, X3636.
.25 Sgt. Evans in Well.III, X3482.
.30 F/O. Ball in Well.III, Z1570.
.30 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.25 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, Z1572.
.45 P/O. Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.30 S/L. Hill to Mildenhall to collect new machine Well.III, X3751.
OPERATIONS. ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT HAMBURG.
2145 0310
Nine Well.III aircraft were detailed from this unit to carry out an attack against the above target. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 500lbs, 30lbs L.C. and 4lb incendiaries was dropped in the target area but owing to cloud results were not seen. There was intense predicted flak S.W. of Hamburg but searchlights were ineffective owing to cloud. One enemy aircraft was seen off Heligoland, believed J.U. 88. Weather was very poor with 10/10 cloud over target and electric storms off East Coast of England. Navigation was by DR. and TR.
9.4.42.
TRAINING.
NIL
OPERATIONS. – DAYLIGHT ATTACK ON ESSEN.
Three Well.III. aircraft were detailed from this unit to attack the above target but the mission was not carried out. Two aircraft returned to base with bombs and Well.III, X3720,captained by P/O. Fisher dropped its bomb load of 500lbs on Geldern. The reason for the aircraft returning was that there was a break in the cloud which necessitated turning back. No enemy aircraft were seen and there were only isolated bursts of A.A. fire. Navigation was excellent.
10.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.15 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.30 F/S. Tye in Well.III, X3487.
.25 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3667.
.35 Sgt. Jarman in Well.III, X3714.
.35 P/O. Leggett. In Well.III, X3538.
.30 F/S. McLachan in Well.III, X3705.
.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.25 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, Z1572.
.30 Air firing test was carried out by Sgt. Jarman in Well.III, X3751.
1.00 P/O. Climie collected a new aircraft from Hawarden.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT ESSEN.
2200 0336
Eight Well.III aircraft were detailed from this unit to attack the above target. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs was dropped in the target area but results were not observed. There was heavy predeicted flak and searchlights were fairly intense. No enemy aircraft were seen. Weather was fine with 7/10 cloud. Navigation was good, astro and D.F. Loops being used.
11.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.30 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.25 P/O Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.25 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.25 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, Z1572.
.45 P/O Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.45 Sgt. Jarman in Well.III, X3751.
.20 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3714.
.40 F/S Tye in Well.III, X3487.
.25 Sgt. Fraser in Well.III, X3636.
.30 P/O. Climie tested Well.III, X3636
.50 F/O. Ball tested Well.III, X3751.
12.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N. F.T.’s.
.40 Sgt. Jarman in Well.III, X3751.
.30 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.25 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3714.
.30 F/S. Tye in Well.III, X3487.
.35 S/L. Hill in Well.III, X3636.
.25 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.50 P/O. Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.30 F/O. Ball in Well.III, L1570.
.30 F/O. Ball in Well.III, L1570.
.45 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.30 P/O Fraser in Well.III, Z1572.
.40 Sgt. Fraser in Well.III, X3482.
.25 Well.III, X3751 was air tested by P/O. Fisher.
1.00 P/O. Climie air tested Well.III, X3541.
OPERATIONS. ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT LE HAVRE AND ESSEN.
2100 0415
Ten Well.III aircraft were detailed from this unit to attack the above targets. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs was dropped in the target area, bomb bursts being observed. Fairly accurate heavy and medium flak was encountered. There were a great number of searchlights active in cones. Many fighter flares and red and green lights were seen on route. One fighter aircraft was seen over North Sea about 2050 miles from the Dutch Coast. Weather was very clear with visibility up to 100 miles. Navigation was carried out by means of TR., DR., and loops.
13.4.42.
TRAINING
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.20 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, XX1572.
.15 Sgt. Fraser in Well.III, X3482.
1.05 Air test of Well.III, X3487 by S/L. Hill.
1.10 P/O. Climie air tested Well.III, X3760.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT BOULOGNE.
2125 0100
Two Well.III aircraft from this unit were detailed to carry out an attack on the above target. Bomb load of 350lbs was dropped in the target area by one a/c, the other returned to base with bombs. There was no flak and only a very few searchlights were active. Weather was moderate with slight ground haze. Navigation was good, DR. and loops being used.
14.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.30 F/S. Mclachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.15 P/O. Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.25 F/O Ball in Well.III, X1572.
.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3482.
.25 Sgt. Jarman in Well.III, X3751.
.15 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3729.
.45 F/S. Mahood in Well.III, X3636.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT DORTMUND AND LE HAVRE.
2120 0440
Seven Well.III aircraft were detailed to carry out an attack on the above target. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs was dropped in the target area but results were not observed. There was very little flak and searchlights were not numerous although there were cones over the target. Two fighters were seen but they did not attack. Weather was fine with slight ground haze. Navigation by DR and TR and loops was good.
15.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.40 Sgt. Jarman in Well.III, X3667.
1.00 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3270.
.30 F/S. Mahood in Well.III, X3636.
.30 F/O. Ball in Well.III, X3482.
.30 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.20 F/S Fraser in Well.III, X3482.
.20 P/O Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.20 P/O Fraser in Well.III, X3760.
OPERATIONS ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT LE HAVRE AND DORTMUND.
2150 0536
Eight Well.III aircraft detailed from this unit to attack the above targets. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs was dropped in the target area and bomb bursts were observed. There was some heavy predicted flak and tracer over the target and searchlights were ineffective owing to cloud. No enemy aircraft were seen. Weather at Dortmund was cloudy with slight ground haze. At Le Havre it was clear with a slight ground haze. Navigation was good.
16.4.2.
TRAINING.
2.15 F/O. Doel carried out engine test and flare dropping in Well.III, X3714.
.30 P/O. Fisher to Tempsford in Well.III “S”.
1.10 P/O. CLimie tested Well.III, X3541.
17.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.20 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.20 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3760.
.30 Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
S/L. Newton in Well.III, Z1570.
.20 F/O. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
.30 Sgt. JArman in Well.III, X3636.
.20 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3487.
.30 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
2.00 P/O. Climie tested Well.III, “T”
.30 Sgt. McPhail tested Well.III, X3541.
.30 Sgt. Turner tested Well.III, X3541.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT HAMBURG.
2340 0535
Eight Well.III aircraft were detailed from this unit to attack the above target. Bomb load 4000lbs, 1000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs 30lb incendiaries and 4lb incendiaries, were dropped in the target area and bomb bursts were seen. Well.III, X3636 jettisoned bomb load when caught in searchlights. There was intense heavy flak co-operating with searchlights which were numerous. No enemy a/c were seen during the operation. Weather was clear with good visibility and there was a slight ground haze. Navigation was good, TR, loops and DR being used.
18.4.42.
TRAINING.
.50 F/S. Mahood tested Well.III, X3408.
.40 P/O. Climie to White Waltham in Well.III, X3751.
1.15 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3667 to White Waltham and return.
19.4.42.
TRAINING.
1.25 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3541 local flying.
1.00 S/L. Newton carried out formation flying in Well.III, X3482.
1.00 F/L. Ball carried out formation flying in Well.III, Z1570.
.55 AIR Firing practice was carried out by P/O. Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
1.00P/O. Fraser carried out air firing practice in Well.III, X3760.
20.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.20 F/O. Ball in Well.III, X1570.
.20 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III, X3705.
.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3670.
.35 f/S. McLachlan in Well.II, X3597.
.20 Sgt. Turner in Well.III, X3842.
.50 F/L. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
.20 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.45 F/S. Mahood in Well.III, X3667.
2.15 P/O. Climie carried out TR. practice in Well.III, Z1573.
.45 P/O Jarman carried out air firing practice in Well.III, X3408.
21.4.42.
TRAINING.
2.00 P/O. Climie carried out TR. practice in Well.III, Z1573.
.35 S/L. Newton tested Well.III, X3596. P/O. Leggett test Well.III, X3597.
22.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.30 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.30 F/L. Ball in Well.III, X1570.
.25 P/O Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.35 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3760.
.45 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3468.
1.00 F/S. MclAchlan in Well.III, X3705.
.20 Sgt. Turner in Well.III, X3482.
.15 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3720.
.30 F/L. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
.30 P/O. Jarman in Well.III, X3487.
.40 F/S. Mahood in Well.III, X3667.
.30 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3408.
1.10 G/Cptn. Powell to Waddington and return in Well.III, Z1573.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT COLOGNE.
2205 0415
Ten Well.III aircraft from this unit were detailed to carry out an attack on the above target. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 1000lbs, 500lbs, 30lbs incendiaries and 4lb incendiaries was dropped in the target area but owing to low cloud no results were observed. There were only a few searchlights active and A.A. fire was slight. Well.III, X3487, captained by P/O. Jarman was attacked by a JU.88 which made an attack and then broke away to port. The result of this short attack, however, was serious, the second pilot P/O. Nicol was mortally wounded, the rear gunner Sgt. Harris was killed and the navigator Sgt. Taylor and W/ Operator Sgt. Fernie were wounded. The bomb load was not dropped on the target but was dropped in the sea. The machine was bought back to base and was crash landed. Well.III, X3705 captained by F/S. McLachlan was also attacked by an enemy fighter and the second pilot P/O Fountain was killed, and Sgt. Tutty was wounded. F/S. McLachlan managed to reach base a where he crash landed.
A.A. fire was very heavy over target and searchlights were ineffective owing to haze. Fires were seen to be burning near the target, Navigation was excellent. Well.II, X3667, captained by F/Sgt. Mahood failed to return to base.
23.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.30 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.30 F/L. Ball in Well.III, X1570.
.35 P/O Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.20 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3468.
.25 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3482.
.15 F/L. Denton in Well.X3597.
.20 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3720.
.20 Sgt. Turner in Well.III, X3408.
.30 F/L. Doel in Well.III, X3714.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT ROSTOCK.
1025 0630
Seven Well.III aircraft were detailed to carry out an attack on the above target. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 1000lbs, 500lbs and 4lb incendiaries was dropped on the target. Results were very good., many large fires were seen burning and large bomb bursts seen. A.A. fire was very small, some heavy and light being encountered. There were very few searchlights active. Weather was very good with slight haze over target. No enemy aircraft were seen. Navigation was good.
24.4.42.
TRAINING.
1.05 F/L. Doel to Hendon and return in Well.III, X3408.
25.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.30 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.30 F/L. Ball in Well.III, X1570.
.30 P/O Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.30 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3468.
.25 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3482.
.20 Sgt. Turner in Well.III, X3720.
.30 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3408.
.40 P/O. Wilson in Well.III, X3714.
.35 F/L. Doel tested Well.III, X3457.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT ROSTOCK AND DUNKIRK.
2215 0540
Seven Well.III aircraft from this unit were detailed to carry out an attack on the above targets. Bomb load of 1000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs, and 4lb incendiaries was dropped in the target area and fires were seen burning fiercely. Bombs were seen to burst across aiming point. A.A. fire was only slight and searchlights were very few. One enemy aircraft was seen near Dunkirk. Weather was very clear with slight ground haze. Navigation by DR, TR, and loop and astro was quite good.
26.4.42.
TRAINING.
1.50 P/O. Leggett in Well.III, 3597, circuits and landings.
27.4.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III, X3586.
.25 P/O Leggett in Well.III, X3538.
.55 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3760.
.35 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3452.
.15 F/L. Ball in Well.III, X1570.
.30 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3468.
.20 Sgt. Turner in Well.III, X3408.
.30 P/O. Wilson in Well.III, X3714.
.30 Well.III, “V” tested by S/L. Hill.
.30 S/L. Hill tested Well.III, “M”.
.45 G/Cptn. Powell to Hawarden in Well.III, “T”.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT COLOGNE, MINE LAYING OFF HELIGOLAND.
2155 0445
Eight Well.III, aircraft from this unit were detailed to carry out the above sorties. Bomb load of 4000lbs and 4lb incendiaries was dropped on the target and fires were seen to be burning at Cologne. The mine laying aircraft successfully carried out their task, without interference. There was moderate A.A. fire over target at Cologne and searchlights were working in large cones. One enemy aircraft was seen but did not attack. Weather was good with good visibility and a slight ground haze. Navigation was good, TR, DR, loop and map reading.
28.4.42.
TRAINING
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
.30 S/L. Denton in Well.III, X3714.
.40 P/O. Wilson in Well.III, :V”.
.30 P/O Leggett in Well.III, X3720.
.30 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3760.
.30 Sgt. McPhail in Well.III, X3468.
.35 Sgt. Turner in Well.III, X3541.
.30 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3482.
.30 F/L. Ball in Well.III, X1570.
.30 P/O. Fraser in Well.III, X3646.
OPERATIONS. – ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT GENNEVILLIERS.
2120 0310
Eight Well.III aircraft were setailed from this unit to carry out an attack on the above target. Bomb load of 4000lbs, 1000lbs, 500lbs, 250lbs and 30lb incendiaries was dropped in the target area. Bombs were seen to burst on the factory, power staion. There was very little flak and very few searchlights active. No enemy aircraft were seen. Weather was good with excellent visibility there were low clouds. Navigation was good.
30.4.42.
TRAINING.
.20 P/O. Fisher in Well.III, X3270.
.20 P/O. Wilson in Well.III, X3664.
.30 S/L Denton in Well.III, X3714.
.20 F/S. McPhail in Well.III, X3408.
.30 F/L. Ball in Well.III< “B”
.50 Sgt. Bradey to Stradishall and return in Well.III, X3586.
.20 S/L. Hill gave dual instruction in Well.III, “C”
ARRIVALS AND DESPATCHES OF AIRCRAFT.
1.4.42. Well.III (423) despatched to 115 Sqdn. Auth.Form W273/S. (X3539)
2.4.42. Well.III. X350 despatched to 115 Sqdn. Auth.Q.371.1/4.
1.4.42. Well.III, X3540 arrd from Vickers Armstrong, B’pool. Auth.41G/3247.
2.4.42. Well.III, Z1572 received from 48 MU. Auth.41G/3249.
5.4.42. Well.III, X3751 received from Vickers Armstrong, B’pool. Auth.41G/3189.
6.4.42. Well.III, X3408, received from 9 MU. Auth. 41G/3246.
8.4.42. Well.III, X3451. Received from 419 Sqdn. Auth. Form W281.
10.4.42. Well.III Z1573 received from 48 MU. Auth. 41G/3429.
10.4.42. Well.III, X3468 received from 48 MU. Auth. 41G/3429.
10.4.42. Well.III, X3760 received from Vickers Armstrong, B’pool. Auth. 41G/3460.
14.4.42. Well.III, X3397 received from 48 MU. Auth. 41G/3561.
14.4.42. Well.III, X3416 received from 48 MU. Auth. 41G/3561.
16.4.42. Well.III, X3403 despatched to 1418 Flight. Auth. Form W S/285.
15.4.42. Well.III, X3416 despatched to 115 Sqdn. Auth. Form W S/287.
15.4.42. Well.III, X3397 despatched to 115Sqdn. Auth. Form W S/287.
24.4.42. Well.III, X3584 received from 57 Sqdn. Auth. Q.414 24/4.
24.4.42. Well.III, X3756 received from 57 Sqdn. Auth. Q414 24.4.42.
24.4.42. Well.III, X3402 received from 57 Sqdn. Auth. Q414 24/4.
26.4.42. Well.III, X3480 received from 51 MU. Auth. 41G/4028.
27.4.42. Well.III, despatched to Vickers Armstrong, Weybridge. Auth. 54MU/10001/106.
26.4.42. Well.III, X3705 despatched to Brooklands Aviation Ltd. Auth. 54MU/10001/107.
28.4.42. Well.III, X3480 despatched to 419 Sqdn. Auth. Form W 298.
28.4.42. Well.III, X3420 received from 12 MU. Auth. 41G/4068.
ACTING RANKS.
F/O. A.W. DOEL (NZ39907) (GD) Appointed to the rank of Acting Flight Lieutenant (unpaid) W.E.F. 1.3.42. and Acting Flight Lieyt. (paid) w.e.f. 1.3.42 on 21.3.42. Authy. 3 Grp. Pgrm. 3G/8937/5/5/P.2 d/d 13.4.42.
F/O. E.C. BALL (NZ40947) (GD) Appointed to the rank of Acting Flight Lieutenant (unpaid) w.e.f. 26.3.42. amd Acting Flight Lieutenant (paid) w.e.f. 26.3.42 on 15.4.42. Authy. 3 Grp Pgrm 3G/8937/5/5/P.2. d/d 13.4.42.
P/O. E.G. MITCHELL (J15022) GD. Appointed to the rank of Acting Flying Officer w.e.f. 22.3.42. (Paid rank) on 11.4.42. Authy. 3 Grp Pgrm 3G/8937/5/5/P.2. d/d 23/2/42.
F/L. C.M. HILL (36172) GD. Appointed to the rank of Acting Sgdn Leader (unpaid) w.e.f. 13/3/42 and (paid) rank w.e.f. 13.3.42 on 2.4.42. Authy. 3 Grp Pgrm 3G/8937/5/5/P.2 d/d 30.3.42.
P/O. N.E. HODSON. G.D. Appointed to the rank of Acting Flying Officer (unpaid) w.e.f. 1.3.42. and (paid) rank w.e.f. 1.3.42 on 21.3.42. Authy. 3 Grp. Pgrm 3G/8937/5/5/P.2. d/d 15.3.42.
P/O. E.G. MITCHELL (J15022) G.D. Appointed to the rank of Acting Flying Officer (unpaid) w.e.f. 22.3.42. Authy. 3 Grp. Pgrm. 3G/8937/5/5/P.2 d/d 23.3.42.
“A” POSTINGS.
P/O. A.B. SLATER. GD. Posted to No.1 RAF Depot (NE) Uxbridge w.e.f. 26.3.42. Auth. AM. Letter S.67142/DP.1 d/d 18.8.41.
F/O. E.C. BALL. GD. Posted to No.11 O.T.U. w.e.f. 26.3.42. Auth. Pending.
P/O. T.W. BRIDGET. GD.
P/O. M.P. BELL. GD. Posted to No.1 RAF Depot (NE) Uxbridge w.e.f. 29.3.42. Auth. A.M. Letter S.67142/DP.1 d/d 18.8.41.
P/O. N.G.C. RAMSEY. (116065) GD. Posted to No.21 OUT. W.e.f. 14.3.42. on cessation of attachment to C.F.S. Upavon. Auth. 3 Grp. Sig. P.740 d/d 26.3.42.
P/O. K.C. BANFIELD. GD. Posted to No.31 A.N.S. Canada w.e.f. 26.42. Auth. 3 Grp letter 3G/6601/4/P4 d/d 10/3/42.
P/O. D. PERCIVAL. (111938) GD. Posted from No.10 OUT w.e.f. 7.4.42. Auth. 6 Gp. Pgrm. 6G/1706/26/10/P4 d/d 2.4.42.
P/O. S.M. ROBERTSON. NZ404410 GD. Posted (Missing) to No.1 RAF Depot (NE) Uxbridge w.e.f. 6.4.42. Auth. A. M. letter S.67142/1/D.P.1. d/d 18.8.41.
P/O. W. BUDGE. NZ41977 GD.
A/W/C. R. SAWREY-COOKSON. 39574. GD.
A/F/O. G.E. MITCHELL. J15022 GD.
W/C. E.G. OLSON. NZ1008 GD. Posted from RAF Stn. Marham w.e.f. 6.4.42. Auth. HQBC Pgrm. BC/41082/1/P. d/d 6.4.42.
P/O. R.L. CLARKE. NZ40734. GD. Posted from No.11 OUT w.e.f. 17.4.42. Auth. 6 Grp. Sig. P242 d/d 14.4.42.
P/O. C. INGLEBY. 118898. GD. Posted from No.11 OUT w.e.f. 3.4.42. Auth. 6 Grp. Sig. P.242 d/d 14.4.42.
P/O. S.H. GUNNING. NZ402470 GD. Posted from N/E strength w.e.f. 4.4.42. Auth. 3Grp. Pgrm. 3G/S6601/3/P4.
F/O. R.C. Hedger. 74519. A&SD. Posted from RAF Stn. Feltwell w.e.f. 21.4.42. Auth. HQBC Pgrm. BC/15382/9/p d/d 23.4.42.
F/O. (A/F/L) C.J. Myers. 82193 GD. Posted from No.9 A.G.S. w.e.f. 27.4.42. Auth. A.M. Sig. P.6428 d/d 14.4.42.
P/O D.A. MACKAY. NZ411919. GD. Posted from No.12 OUT W.E.F. 28.4.42. Auth.6. Grp. Pgrm. 6G/1706/26/12/P4 20.4.42.
F/L. F.H. DENTON. 36238. GD. Posted from No.218 Sqdn. w.e.f. 19.4.42. Auth. 3 Gp. Sig. P.881 d/d 19.4.42.
“G” APPOINTMENTS.
P/O. E.G.D. Jarman. GD. Appointed to a Commission as Piolot Officer on probation on 31.3.42. Auth. A.M. letter A.369432/42/S.7(f) 1(b) d/d 15.4.42.
“B” ATTACHMENTS.
P/O. P.J. WILSON. GD. Attached to No.1505 BAT Flt. W.e.f. 29.3.42. Auth. 3G/6607/18/P4 d/d 29.1.42. Ceased to be attached w.e.f. 5.4.42.
“J” DEATHS
P/O. C. FOUNTAIN. NZ41981. GD. Died on 23.4.42.
P/O. T.M. NICOL. NZ411929. GD.
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