FELTWELL
1.5.42
TRAINING.
Local flying carried out by G/Capt. Powell, W/Cdr. Olsen, P/O. Leggett, P/O. Fraser, F/Sgt. Haydon and F/Sgt. Summers.
10.40 11.10 P/O Murdoch carried out circuits and landings in Wellington III X.3597.
4.30 A cross country flight was carried out by P/O. Fisher and crew in Wellington III X.3587.
1.20 S/Ldr. Denton carried out a flight to Litchfield and return in Wellington III X.3714.
22.10 01.40 S/Ldr. Hill carried out dual flying in Wellington II X.3597.
2.5.42
OPERATIONS. GARDENING: ST. NAZAIRE.
Nine Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above operations. A bomb load consisting of 1500lbs. and 500lbs., was dropped in the target area which was near St. Nazaire. Visibility was very poor, there being a thick sea haze. All our aircraft returned to base safely.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
1.00 P.O. Fisher in Well.III, Z.1573
0.30 P/O. Wilsin in Well.III, X.3664.
.20 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3408.
1.00 S/L. Hill in Well.III Z.1592.
.20 SGT. Bertram in Well.III X.3587.
.30 F/SGT. Summers in Well.III X.3714.
.30 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3586.
.25 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
.25 F/SGT McPhail in Well.III X.3646.
.30 F/Lt. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
3.5.42.
TRAINING.
15.55 16.25 SGT. Bradey carried out air test of Wellington III Z.1566.
4.5.42.
OPERATIONS. ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT STUTTGART.
Eight Wellington III aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. The bomb load consisted of 4000lbs., and 4lbs. Incendiaries. Owing to a fairly heavy cloud in target area results could not be observed. A.A. fire was slight, and although a number of enemy aircraft were observed, no attacks were made.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
12.16 12.35 SGT. Fraser in Well.III Z.1566
10.45 11.20 P/O. Leggett in X.3586.
10.45 11.15 F/L. Ball in Well.III Z.1570
11.10 11.45 F/SGT. McPhail in Well.III X.3648.
10.35 11.15 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3766.
11.10 11.40 SGT. Turner in Well.III X3541.
.15 P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720
.30 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3587.
.30 S/Ldr. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
13.45 15.45 SGT. Bertram carried out Local and dual flying in Wellington III X3597.
F/SGT. Summers and P/O. Carter, in Well.III Z.1592 and X.3751 respectively, flew to White Waltham.
5.4.42
TRAINING.
P/O. Fisher carried out a 40 minute TR test in Wellington III X.3408.
P/O. Carter carried out a test flight in Wellington III X.1572.
15.05 15.45 F/Lt. Ball and F/SGT. McPahil carried out local flying in Well.III X.3646 and X.3482. respectivey.
6.4.42.
OPERATIONS. ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS AT STUTTGART.
Eight Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. A bomb load of 4000lbs; 30 lbs incend; and 4lb. incend; was dropped in the target area. Where bursts were seen. A.A. fire was slight and searchlights were not very active. No enemy aircraft were encountered. Navigation was by DR. TR.1335, pinpointing. The weather was fairly good for this operation.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.
14.35 15.05 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3586.
13.55 14.35 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X3760.
11.00 11.35 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3597.
15.50 16.20 SGT. Fraser in Well.III Z.1566.
10.55 11.35 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3468.
11.15 11.45 F/L. Ball in Well. X.3646.
.40 P/O.Wilson in X.3664.
.20 P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720.
1.00 S/L. Denton in Well.III X3714.
F/Sgt. Summers carried out TR practice in Well.III Z.1592.
7.5.42.
OPERATIONS. GARDENING: KIEL BAY
Nne Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above operations. A bomb load consisting of 1500lbs. and 500lbs. was dropped. One of our aircraft, X.3664 captained by Pilot Officer Wilson was chased by an enemy fighter. The weather was fairly good, there being cloud over North Sea but target area was clear. Navigation was by astro, D/R, TR and loop.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
16.05 16.20 F/S. Fraser in Well.III X.3482.
15.35 16.00 F/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
15.05 15.25 F/S. McPhail in Well.II X.3468
15.15 15.45 F/L. Ball in Well.III X.3646.
.30 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3587.
.45 P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720.
.30 F/S Summers in Well.III X3420.
.50 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.20 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
11.00 12.45 P/O. Carter carried out local flying in Well.III X.3597.
8.5.42.
TRAINING.
11.00 13.00 P/O. Murdcoh and SGT. Bertram carried out circuits and landings in Wellington III X.3597.
.30 A test flight was carried out by F/SGT. Summers in Wellington III X.3420.
15.15 16.00 F/SGT. McLachlan carried out a test flight in Wellington III X.3359.
W/Cdr. Olson and S/Ldr. Newton carried out local flying in Wellington III X.1573 and X.3760. respectively.
9.5.42.
OPERATIONS. GARDENING, KIEL BAY.
Eleven Wellington III aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above operation. The weather was fine and visibility was good, and 1500lbs. bombs were dropped. One enemy fighter was seen but no attack made.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
12.10 12.35 S/L. Newton in X.3586.
11.40 12.00 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3359.
10.50 11.15 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
10.40 11.10 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3648.
11.45 12.05 F/L. Ball in Well.III X.3646.
11.05 11.40 F/S. Fraser in Well. X.3482.
12.15 16.05 P/O. Murdoch and crew carried out a cross country flight in Wellington III Z.1566.
SGT. Bertram carried out local flying for an hour in Wellington III X.3451.
10.5.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
10.40 11.00 Sgt. Turner in Wellington III X.3541.
10.35 11.00 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
11.15 11.55 F/S. Fraser in Wellington III X.3482.
12.00 12.20 F/L. Ball in Well.III X.3646.
10.40 11.00 F/S. McLachlan in Wellington III X.3359.
11.30 12.10 F/S. McPhail in Well.III Z.1566.
11.15 11.50 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
P/O. Jarman and P/O. Smith carried out landings in Wellington III X.3597.
11.5.42.
TRAINING.
N.F.T.’s. were carried out by the following:-
.30 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.30 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3420
Test flights were carried out by SGT. Wilmshurst, P/O. Murdoch, and P/O. Carter in Wellington III X.3720, Z.1573, X.3587 respectively.
12.5.42
TRAINING.
.40 F/Lt. Ball carried out a test flight in Wellington III X.3714.
13.5.42
OPERATIONS. BOMBING ATTACK AGAINST TARGETS AT ESSEN.
One Wellington III X.3586 captained by Squadron Leader Newton was detailed to carry out the above operations. A bomb load consisting of nine 500lbs. was droped in the target area but results were not observed. Navigation was by D/R. TR, and Loop.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s.-
10.40 11.05 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3451.
10.45 11.00 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III Z.1566.
11.10 11.30 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
10.55 11.30 F/S. Fraser in Well.III X.3646.
.30 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.45 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3420.
.30 P/O. Carter in Well.III X.3587
.30 P/O. McKay in Well.III X.3408
.20 P/O. Smith, in X.3714.
14.15 14.45 F/L. Ball carried out a test flight in Wellington III Z.1570.
15.30 16.10 SGT. Turner carried out a test in Wellington III X.3538.
15.40 16.05 F/S. McPhail and crew carried out air firing practice in Wellington III X.3451.
1.30 P/O. Smith and crew carried out a cross country flight in Wellington III X.3451.
14.5.42
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
14.10 14.40 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
14.15 14.45 F/Lt. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
14.15 14.40 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
14.30 15.00 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
14.25 15.00 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3468.
14.15 14.35 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3760.
.35 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.20 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3420.
.30 SGT. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3720.
.30 P/O. Smith in Well.III X3714.
.30 SGT. Fraser in Well.III Z.1566.
15.5.42
OPERATIONS. GARDENING: KIEL BAY.
Eight Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above operations. One aircraft, X.3482 captained by Flight Sergeant Fraser, failed to return to base.
Mines were sown successfully and bombs were dropped on shipping in the vicinity. Inaccurate flak and flak ships was encountered. The weather was fine throughout the whole journey.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
10.40 11.10 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
10.45 11.30 F/L. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
11.05 11.45 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
10.55 11.15 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
10.45 11.10 F/S. McPhail in Well. III X.3468.
14.10 14.50 F/S. Fraser in Well.III X3482.
.20 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3751.
.20 SGT. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3720.
1.15 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
.30 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3408.
.20 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3664.
.40 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3720.
P/O. Smith and crew carried out a cross country flight in Wellington III X.3587.
16.5.42
TRAINING.
3.10 P/O. Smith and crew carried out a cross country flight in Wellington X.3587.
3.15 Cross country carried out by SGT. Wilmshurst and crew in Wellington III Z.1566.
15.30 19.30 S/Ldr. Newton and crew carried out cross country flight in Wellington III X.3258.
2.20 S/Ldr. Denton carried out circuits and landings in Wellington III X.3597.
17.5.42
OPERATIONS. ATTACKS AGAINST TARGET AT BOULOGNE.
One Wellington aircraft of this Unit was detailed to carry out the above attack. The operation was not completed, however, owing to bad weather conditions. The aircraft crashed on landing at base owing to the pilot, F/SGT. Summers, being unable to see the ground properly. No member of the crew were injured.
TRAINING.
N.F.T.’s. were carried out by the following:-
11.15 12.00 F/L. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
11.15 12.00 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3468.
11.15 12.00 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
11.00 11.30 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
11.10 11.50 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3760.
.40 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3420.
1.25 SGT. Wilmshurst in Well.III Z.1566.
1.15 P/O. McKAy in Well.III X.3408.
1.15 SGT. Turner and crew carried out air firing in Well.III Z.1573.
3.05 P/O. Smith and crew carried out cross country flight in Wellington III X.3587.
14.30 18.00 P/O. Leggett and crew flew to Cottesmore and return in Well.III X.3451.
18.5.42
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
11.10 11.40 S/L. Newton in Wellington III X.3586.
10.10 10.30 F/L. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
10.40 11.10 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3468.
10.40 11.10 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
11.20 12.00 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
11.10 11.45 SGT. Turner in Well. X.3451.
15.35 16.10 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3760.
.50 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
1.00 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X3751.
.15 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3408.
.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3636.
.15 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3720.
1.10 SGT. Wilmshurst and crew carried out cross country flight in Wellington III Z.1566.
19.5.42
OPERATIONS. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST MANHEIM AND ST.NAZAIRE.
Nine Wellington III aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks.. A mixed bomb load consisting of 4lbs incendiairies and 250 lbs. ws carried and dropped in target area where fires were started and explosions observed. A.A. fire was slight but not effective, while searchlights, though numerous, were not accurate. One enemy aircraft was seen but no attack was made. The weather was fine though there was a heavy ground haze in target area. Navigation was by TR, D/R, Loop, astro.
TRAINING.
10.50 11.10 F/L. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
10.45 11.25 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3648.
10.50 11.35 F/S. MclAchlan in Well.III X.3646.
11.15 11.45 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
10.55 11.40 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
14.35 15.05 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3760.
.30 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X3751.
.20 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3720.
.30 P/O Smith in Well.III X.3587.
.25 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3714.
.20 Sgt. Turner in Well.III X.3408.
3.15 Cross country flight carried out by P/O Smith and crew in Wellington III X.3408.
1.00 SGT. Wilmshurst carried out TR practice in Wellington III Z.1566.
20.5.42
TRAINING.
16.00 16.20 SGT. Osborne carried out an N.F.T. in Wellington III X.3451.
15.45 16.15 S/L. Newton carried out local flying in Well.III X.3586.
S/L. Newton and SGT. Brady carried out a test flights in Well.III X.3636 and X.3720 respectively.
1.00 SGT. Bertram carried out air firing in Wellington III Z.1566.
2.15 S/L. Newton and SGT. Brady carried out landings in Wellington III X.3636.
21.5.42
OPERATIONS. GARDENING AT LA PALLICE AND LORIENT.
Seven aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. The bomb load was made up of 1500lbs, and 500lbs. Owing to bad weather the operation was not a success and the majority of the aircraft brought bombs back to base.
TRAINING.
N.F.T.’s were carried out by the following:-
10.05 10.40 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
10.05 10.35 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
10.10 10.45 F/S McPhail in Well.III X.3468.
10.15 10.45 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
10.30 11.10 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
11.00 11.20 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
15.30 15.55 P/O. Leggett in Well.III Z.1570.
13.35 17.20 P/O. Smith and crew carried out Fighter Affiliation practice in Well.III X.3538.
23.45 0235 SGT. Croall and crew carried out cross country flight in Wellington III X.3451.
N.F.T.’s were also carried out by:-
.25 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3408
.20 F/SGT. Summers in Well.III X.3664.
.30 SGT. Bertram in Well.III Z.1573.
3.35 F/Sgt. Wilmshurst and crew carried out cross country in Well.III X.3714.
3.15 Cross country carried out by P/O. Smith and crew in Well.III X.3587.
P/O. Smith and crew were detailed to carry out a cross country flight in Well.III Z.1566. This aircraft crashed at Leek, Staffs , and five members of the crew including the captain were killed. The rear gunner, SGT. Chappell, escaped with injuries.
SGT. Wilmshurst and P/O McKay carried out Fighter Co-op in Well.III Z.1566 and X.3714 respectively.
22.5.42
TRAINING.
17.20 17.40 Sgt. Bertram carried out N.F.T. in Well.III X.3646.
.15 F/S.Wilmshurst carried out N.F.T. in Well.III X.3714.
23.5.42.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
13/50 14.10 SGT. Bertram in Well.III X.3646
.50 P/O. Smith in Well.III X.3408.
.30 SGT. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3720.
15.25 17.25 Cross country carried out by SGT. Croall and crew in Well.III Z.1570.
15.15 15.45 Test flight carried out by S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
24.5.42
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
15.45 16.25 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
11.15 11.35 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
11.55 12.20 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
11.15 11.45 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3648.
11.15 11.35 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
11.15 13.15 SGT. Croall in Well.III Z.1570.
15.40 16.00 SGT. Bertram in Well.III Z.1570.
14.10 14.35 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
.30 P/O. Smith in Well.III X.3587.
.45 F/S. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3720.
.30 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
.30 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.25 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3751.
.20 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3408.
1.30 F/Lt. Bray carried out local flying in Well.III X.3636.
25.5.42
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
10.50 11.10 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
13.55 14.10 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
14.00 14.20 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
14.05 14.25 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
14.00 14.24 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3648.
14.00 14.20 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
14.00 14.20 SGT. Bertram in Well.III Z.1570.
S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
1.00 P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720.
.30 F/Lt. Bray in Well.III X.3636.
.30 P/O. Smith in Well.III X.3587.
.25 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.30 F/Sgt. Wilmshurst.
.20 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3480.
.20 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3751.
26.5.42
TRAINING.
11.35 17.50 Cross country flight carried out by SGT. Croall and crew in Well.III Z.1570.
3.30 P/O. Monk and crew carried out cross country flight in Well.III X.3636.
2.55 P/O. Fisher and crew carried out cross country in Well.III X.3720.
11.00 11.30 S/L. Newton carried out N.F.T. in Well.III X.3586.
27.5.43
TRAINING.
11.05 11.25 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
10.20 10.50 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
16.00 16.30 P/O. Gunning in Well. IA DU.883.
12.15 12.35 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
10.30 10.50 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
10.30 10.55 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3648.
11.30 13.40 F/S Haydon in Well. IA DU.865.
SGT. Beertram in Well.III Z.1616.
11.50 12.10 P/O. Leggett in Well.III Z.1570.
11.45 12.15 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
.30 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3751.
.35 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.35 P/O. Smith in Well.III X.3587.
.45 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3408.
.45 F/Lt. Bray in Well. IC DU.845.
.30 F/S. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3636.
.40 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
.20 SGT. Turner in Well.III Z.1573.
.15 Group captain Powell carried out local flying in Wellington III X.3451.
28.5.42
TRAINING.
The following carried out N/.F.T.’s:-
11.15 13.15 P/O. Gunning in Well. IC DU883.
11.25 13.55 F/S Haydon in Well. IC DU.865.
10.30 10.45 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
10.25 10.45 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
10.35 10.55 F/S. McPhail in Well.III. X.3468.
10.25 10.45 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III. X.3586.
10.30 10.45 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
11.15 11.30 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
14.40 15.35 SGT. Bertram in Well.III Z.1616.
11.30 11.50 F/L. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
.55 F/S. Geale in Well.IA L.7785.
18.10 18.45 P/O. Johnson in Well.IA T.2894.
.15 P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720.
.25 P/O. Smith in well.III X.3587.
.30 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.45 F/S. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3636.
.20 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3408.
.25 P/O. Jarman in Weill.III X.3751.
1.10 P/O. Murdoch in Wellington IC. DU884.
.40 F/Lt. Bray in Well. IC DU.845.
.50 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
.20 SGT. Turner in Well.III Z.1573.
29.5.42
OPERATIONS. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST DIEPPE.
Four Wellington III aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out the above attacks. A bomb load consisting of 250lbs. bombs was dropped in the target area, but owing to cloud and poor visibility results could not be observed. A.A. fire was very light and searchlights were not numerous. No enemy aircraft were encountered. Navigation was by D/R., TR, Loop.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
10.45 11.05 F.L. Bell in Well.III Z.1570.
10.30 11.00 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
10.30 11.00 SGT. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
10.30 11.00 P/O. Gunning in Well.IC DU.883.
10.25 10.50 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
10.25 10.50 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3468.
10.55 11.15 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
11.05 11.25 SGT. Bertram in Well.III Z.1616.
10.45 11.30 F/S. Haydon in Well. IC DU.865.
15.00 15.35 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
.25 F/S. Geale in Well. IA L.7785.
1.10 P/O. Johnson in Well. IA T.2894.
.15 P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720.
.30 P/O. Wilson in Well.III x.3664.
.30 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3751.
.40 P/O. Smith in Well.III X.3587.
.20 F/Lt. Bray in Well. IC DU.845.
.40 F/S. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3636.
.30 P/O. Murdoch in Well. IC DU.884.
.30 F/O. Chown in Well. IC P.9295.
1.20 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
.30 W/Cdr. Olson in Well.III Z.1573.
3.50 Cross country carried out by P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720.
.55 Consumption test carried out by F/S. Guy in Well. IC P.9209.
30.5.42.
OPERATIONS. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST COLOGNE.
Twenty –three Wellington aircraft, including IA, IC and III, were detailed from this Unit to carry out the above attacks. One of these aircraft, Wellington IA T.2894 captained by P/O. Johnson (attached to this unit from C.G.S. Sutton Bridge) failed to return to base. The bomb load carried consisted of 4000 lbs; 100lbs; 500lbs; 30lbs, and 4 lbs incendiaries. Another aircraft, X.3751 captained by P/O. Jarman. Was badly damaged by flak, both fuel tanks being holed and both port and starboard airspeed indicators rendered unserviceable. The operation was a complete success, bombs being dropped and many fires started in all parts of the town. A.A. fire was very erratic and searchlights were working in cones. A large number of enemy aircraft were seen but no attacks resulted. The weather was excellent, there being no cloud and good visibility. Navigation was by D/R., TR, Q.D.M., Loop.
TRAINING.
The following carried out N.F.T.’s:-
10.55 11.10 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
10.50 12.45 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
10.50 11.10 Sgt. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
10.45 11.05 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
15.20 16.00 P/O. Gunning in Well. IC DU883.
11.20 11.40 F/L. Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
12.10 12.15 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3468.
15.40 16.00 SGT. Bertram in Well.III Z.1616.
14.45 15.10 F/S. Haydon in Well. IC DU.865.
14.40 16.40 P/O. Johnson in Well. IA T.2894.
14.45 16.45 F/S. Geale in Well. IA L.7785.
.30 P/O. Smith in Well.III X.3587.
.30 F/S. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3636.
1.10 P/O. Murdoch in Well. IC DU.884.
.30 W/Cdr. Olson in Well.III Z.1573.
.30 P/O. Fisher in Well.III X.3720.
1.00 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.25 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3751.
.30 F/S. Summers in Well.III X.3408.
.45 F/L. Bray in Well. IC DU.845.
.45 F/S. Grey in Well. IC P.9208.
1.00 F/O. Chown in Well. IC P.9295.
.40 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
31.5.42
OPERATIONS. BOMBING ATTACK AGAINST COLOGNE.
One aircraft of this Unit was detailed to carry out the above attack. Four 500lbs bombs were carried and dropped in the target area., but owing to ten-tenths cloud results were not observed and reconnaissance could not be carried out.
TRAINING.
15.00 15.35 S/L. Newton in Well.III X.3586.
15.25 15.45 F/L Ball in Well.III Z.1570.
15.30 15.55 P/O. Leggett in Well.III X.3538.
15.00 15.20 Sgt. Turner in Well.III X.3451.
15.30 16.00 P/O. Gunning in Well.IC DU.883.
15.05 15.20 P/O. Fraser in Well.III X.3760.
15.05 15.20 F/S. McPhail in Well.III X.3648.
15.50 16.30 F/S. Haydon in Well.IC DU.865.
15.25 15.45 F/S. McLachlan in Well.III X.3646.
.20 F/S. Wilmshurst in Well.III X.3636.
.20 P/O. Murdoch in Well. IC DU.884.
F/S. Grey in Well.IC DU.845.
.15 P/O. Fisher in Welll.III X.3720.
.20 P/O. Jarman in Well.III X.3587.
.25 P/O. Wilson in Well.III X.3664.
.30 F/O. Chown in Well.IC P.9295.
.20 P/O. Carter in Well.III X.3408.
.20 S/L. Denton in Well.III X.3714.
ACTING RANKS.
F/O (A/F/L) DOEL, A.W. (NZ39907) Relinquishes the rank of Flight Lieutenant (Paid) w.e.f. 29.4.42, on posting. Auth’y: 3 Grp. Sig. P.938 dated 29.4.42.
F/Lt. DENTON, F.H. (36238) Appointed to the rank of Acting Squadron Leader (unpaid) w.e.f. 29.4.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Pgram. 3G/8937/5/5/P.2. dated 12.5.42.
F/Lt. DENTON, F.H. (36238) Appointed to the rank of Acting Squadron Leader (paid) on 19.5.42. w.e.f. 29.4.42. Auth’y 3GP. Pgram 3G/8937/5/5/P.@. Dated 12.5.42.
F/L. (A/S/L) HILL, C.M. (36172) Relinquishes the rank of Acting Squadron Leader (paid) w.e.f. 28.4.42. on posting. Auth’y: 3 Grp. Pgram. 3G/6601/7A/P.4. undated.
“A” POSTINGS.
P/O. (A/F/O) HEALEY, J. (45947) Posted from this Unit to R.A.F. Station, Feltwell, w.e.f. 8,5,42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.289 dated 5.5.42.
P/O. \9A/F/O) KEMPSTER, R. (46046) Posted to this Unit from No.1483 T.T.&G. Flight w.e.f. 8.5.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.289 dated 5.5.42.
F/O. HILL, H.C. 117845 Posted from this Unit to No. 218 Conversion Flight, w.e.f. 6.5.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.959 dated. 5.5.42.
P/O. SHEPHERD, I.J. 9NZ404410) Posted from this Unit to the Non-effective strength of R.A.F. Station, Feltwell, w.e.f. 6.4.42. Auth’y: 2 Gp. Pgrm 3G/S.6601/3/p.4 dated 28.4.42.
P/O. HENDERSON, A. (NZ401862) Posted from this Unit to the non-effective strength of R.A.F. Station, Feltwell, w.e.f. 8.4.42. Auth’y: 3 Grp. Pgram. 3G/6601/3/P.4. dated 28.4.42.
P/O. SMITH, R.J. (NZ41950) posted to this Unit from No.12 O.T.U. w.e.f. 29.4.42. Auth’y: 3 Grp. Pgram. 3G/6601/7/P.4.
P/O. CLIMIE, J.K. (NZ403561) posted from this Unit to No.12 O.T.U. w.e.f. 23.4.42. Auth’y: 3 Grp. Sig. P.894 dated 10.4.42.
F/O. DOEL, A.W. (NZ39907) Posted from this Unit to No. 109 Squadron w.e.f. 29.4.42. Auth’y: 3 Grp. Sig. P.938 dated 29.4.42.
P/O. CHUNN, F.J. (NZ40733) Posted to this Unit from No.231 Squadron. W.e.f. 1.5.42. Auth’y: 3 Grp. Sig. P.939 dated 29.4.42.
P/O. HENDERSON, A.R. Posted to this Unit from the non-effective strength of R.A.F. Station w.e.f. 7.5.42. Authy: 3 Gp. Pgram. 3G/6601/3/P.4. dated 10.5.42.
P/O. HORN, W.G. (NZ411983) Posted to this Unit from No. 12 O.T.U. w.e.f. 13.5.42. Auth’y : 6 Gp. Pgram. 6G/1706/26/12/P.4. dated 4.5.42.
A/F/L. Jacobsen, G.F. (J.3500) Posted from this Unit to R.A.F. Station Feltwell, w.e.f. 15.3.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.661 dated 15.3.42.
P/O. HARCUS, L.J. 111259 Posted to this Unit from No.11 O.T.U. w.e.f. 16.5.42. Auth’y: 6 Gp/1706/26/11/P.4. dated 8.5.42.
P/O. WILLIAMS, E.P. NZ3835 Posted from this Unit to the Non-effective strength of R.A.F. Station, Feltwell, w.e.f. 19.5.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Pgram. 3G/S.6601/2/P.4. dated 19.5.42.
P/O. GREEN, F.W. 41730 Posted from this Unit to No.11 O.T.U. w.e.f. 21.5.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.562 dated 18.5.42.
P/O. ERRINGTON, N.G. posted from this Unit to No.21 O.T.U. w.e.f. 18.5.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Pgram 3G/6601/7A/P.4. dated 9.5.42.
F/Lt. HILL, C.M. 36172 Posted from this Unit to No.11 O.T.U. w.e.f. 4.5.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Pgram. 3G/6601/7A/P.4 undated.
P/O. SMITH, T.H. NZ41959 Posted to this Unit from No.ii O.T.U. w.e.f. 18.5.42 Auth’y: 91 Gp. Pgram. 91G/1706/26/11/P.4. dated 11.5.42.
P/O. MONK, A.J. (NZ411432, P/O. WESTON, R. (111532) Posted to this Unit from No.11 O.T.U. w.e.f. 23.5.42. Auth’y: 91 Grp. Pgram. 91G/1706/26/11/P.4. dated 14.5.42.
P/O. HARCUS, L.J. 111259 Posted from this Unit to No. 7 Squadron, w.e.f. 23/5.42. Auth’y 2 Gp. Sig. P.574 dated 22.5.42.
A/F/O. BERE, G.A. 63084 ceased to be attached from this Unit to No.101 Squadron w.e.f. 11.5.42 on posting. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.535 dated 13.5.42.
“B” ATTACHMENTS.
P/O. (A/F/O) BEre, G.A. 63084 Attached from this Unit to No.101 Squadron w.e.f. 15.4.42. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Pgram. 3G/660/p.4. dated 10.4.42.
P/O. GUNNING, S.H. (NZ402470), P/O. MACKAY, D.A. (NZ411919) Attached from this Unit to No.1505 B.A.T. Flight w.e.f. 4.5.42. Auth’y: 3G/6607/18/P.$., dated 24.4.42.
P/O. GUNNING, S.H. (NZ402470), P/O. MACKAY, D.A. (NZ411919) Ceased to be attached from this Unit to No.1505 B.A.T. Flight w.e.f. 10.5.42.
P/O. CARTER, C.W.P. (NZ41874), P/O. Horne, W.G. (NZ411983) Attached from this Unit to 1505 B.A.T. Flight, w.e.f. 17.5.42. Auth’y: 3G/6607/18/p.4., dated 24.4.42.
“G” APPOINTMENTS.
P/O. SMITH, M.K. NZ401733 Appointed to Commission as Pilot Officer on probation on date stated. Auth’y: Air Ministry letter A377194/42/S.7.(f)1 (b) dated 20.4.42.
“J” DEATHS.
P/O. MACKAY, D.A., NZ411910 Died on 22.5.42.
“P” AWARDS AND DECORATIONS.
P/O. JARMAN, E.G.D. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 30.4.42. Auth’y: Extract London Gazette Serial No.35560 dated 15.5.42. and Group Routine Orders Serial No.95 dated 16.5.42.
ARRIVALS AND DESPATCHES OF AIRCRAFT.
1.5.42 Wellington III X.3756 despatched to No.57 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: Form “W” 301/S.
3.5.42 Wellington III X.3584 despatched to No.57 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: Form “W” 300/S.
3.5.42 Wellington III X.3402 despatched to No.57 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: Form “W” 300/S.
13.5.42 Wellington III X.3359 despatched to No.419 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. Q450 11/5.
13.5.42 Wellington III Z.1572 despatched to No.419 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. Q450 11/5.
21.5.42 Wellington III X.3420 despatched to Brooklands Sywell. Auth’y: 54MU/10001/116.
25.5.42. Wellington III Z.1616 received from No.51 M.U. Auth’y: 41G/4615.
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