Feltwell
1940
Nov. 1
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Two cross country flights carried out in aircraft T.2736 and T.2837 (Captained:- F/Lt. Kain F/O. Elliot).
Aircraft.
Wellington Mark 1C (R.1095) received from No.9 M.U. Cosford, staffs. (Auth’y: 41G/8718/ dated 29.10.40).
Nov. 2
Operations.
Nil
Training.
09.35 Cross country flight carried out in aircraft T.2550, captain F/Lt. Kain.
11.30
Attachments.
Pilot Officer W.D. Brown attached to R.A.F., Warmwell, w.e.f. 2.10.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Postagram 3G/6607/7/P.4. dated 25.9.40. Appendix F.1.
Pilot Officer W.D. Brown ceased to be attached to R.A.F., Warmwell, w.e.f. 2.11.40 Appendix F.1.
Nov. 3
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Acting Ranks.
Flying Officer P.J.R. Kitchin appointed to the Acting Rank of Flight Lieut (unpaid) w.e.f. 3.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.311, dated 1.11.40. Appendix F.2.
Postings.
A/F/L. P.J.R. Kitchin posted to from this Unit to 38 Sqdn. Marham, w.e.f. 3.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.311, dated 1.11.40. Appendix F.2.
Nov. 4
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Acting Ranks.
A/S/L. Boffee, N.M. appointed to the rank of Acting Squadron Leader (paid) w.e.f. 29.9.40 (Auth’y 3 Gp. Postagram 3G/8937/5/1/P.2 dated 23.9.40. Appendix F.1
A/S/L. F.G.L. Bain, appointed to the rank of Acting Squadron Leader (Paid) w.e.f. 15.10.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Postagram 3G/8937/5/1/P.2.(22A) dated 19.9.40 Appendix F.1.
Nov. 5
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Three aircraft carried out Z.Z. landings. Captains – P/O. Humphreys, Sgt. Wilson, Sgt. James.
Postings.
Pilot Officer E.G. Dean posted to this Unit from 37 Squadron, Feltwell, w.e.f. 6.11.40. Auth’y: PENDING. Appendix F.3.
Nov. 6
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGET G.30.
Two Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above target. No A.A. fire was encountered, and there was an absence of searchlights. The weather was not good, 10/10 cloud being experienced, with severe storms over the North Sea, and severe icing over Germany. Navigation was mainly by D/R. One of these aircraft, captained by P/O. Pownall, returned to base on account of severe weather conditions. Bombs were jettisoned in North Sea owing to predicted unfavourable landing conditions at base.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
00.05 T.2736 P/O. Pownall G.30 – MDS.
05.15
00.05 T.2550 F/O. Elliot G.30 Believed to be Aerodrome MDS.104.
06.25
Training.
Nothing of importance took place to-day.
Aircraft.
Twelve Wellington Mark 1C (L.7850, R.3231, T.2547, L.7806, R.3284, R.3275, R.3211, T.2508, T.2503, T.2504, R.3224, R.3195) received from 37 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: 3 Group Form W, S/115 dated 5/11/40.
One Wellington Mark 1A (N.2937) received from 37 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: 3 Group form W. S/115 dated 5/11/40.
Nov.7
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nil.
Postings.
Pilot Officer M.J. Miller posted from this Unit to 214 Squadron, Stradishall, w.e.f. 7.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.379, dated 8.11.40
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C (N.2854) received from 18 M.U. Dumfries. Auth’y: 41G/97607/ dated 30.10.40.
Seven Wellington Mark 1C (T.2837, T.2822, R.1095, T.2575, R.3239, T.28.21, N.2777) despatched to No.37 Squadron, Feltwell (6.11.40) Auth’y: 3 Gp. Form W, S/115 dated 5.111.40.
Nov. 8
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGETS M.487 AND A.70.
Eight Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. Intense medium and heavy A.A. fire was experienced. And searchlights were fairly numerous and accurate in all areas. The Weather was good apart from haze over the English coast on return.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
17.14 T.2736 S/L. Bain M/Y Munich Same RCP.126
00.45
17.20 T.2508 P/O. Pownall M.487 M.487 RCP.164
01.10
17.35 T.2550 P/O. Morton M.487 M.487 RCP.189
01.40
17.12 T.2503 S/L. Boffee M.487 M.487 RCP.336
00.45
17.30 R.3297 SGT. Jones A.70 A.70 RCP.415
21.55
18.35 L.7797 P/O. McFarlane A.70 LASTHRUP AERODROME RCP.435
01.20
17.35 T.2474 SGT. Wilson A.70 A.70 RCP.545
23.00
17.15 T.2504 P/O. Hankins M.487 M.487 RCP.587
Training.
12.20 Cross country flight carried out in R.3211 (Captain, P/O. Gow).
17.05
Postings.
Pilot Officer J.L. Sharp posted from this Unit to 40 Squadron, Wyton w.e.f. 8.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.320, dated 4.11.40. Appendix F.2.
Temporary Duty.
Pilot Officer B.P. McNamra attached to 18 M.U. Dumfries on temporary duty for the period 8.11.40 to 10.ii.40. Auth’y: O.C. Unit.
Nov. 9
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Attachments
F/L. McGrath attached to this Unit from 218 Squadron, Oakington, w.e.f. 9.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.376 dated 7.11.40. Appendix F.3.
Nov. 10
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGET A.70 AND A.71.
Eight Wellington aircraft of this Unit carried out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. Very little A.A. fire was experienced, and there was only moderate searchlight activity. Heavy cloud was experienced in parts of target areas, with severe electrical storms and icing.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
02.00 R.3231 P/O. Pownall A.70 A.70 TRM.113
07.00
01.40 T.2736 P/O. Morton A.70 A.70 TRM.137
06.00
01.15 T.2474 P/O. Humphreys A.70 Nil TRM.229
03.45
01.45 T.2547 P/O. Saxelby A.70 Eindhoven TRM.364
06.15
02.00 L.7848 P/O. Wright A.71 A.71 TRM.372
10.10
01.40 L.7797 P/O. McFarlane A.70 M/Y at Munster TRM.385
08.00
02.00 T.2503 SGT. Stubbs A.70 A.70 TRM.394
06.45
02.00 R.3297 SGT. Jones A.70 A.70 TRM.556
06.35
Training.
Nil.
Posting.
Pilot Oficer I.R. Gow posted from this Unit to 57 Squadron, Wyton, w.e.f. 10.11.40 Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.389, dated 8.11.40. Appendix F.3
Attachments.
Flight Lieut. Lucas, P.J. ceased to be attached to R.A.F. Watchfield w.e.f. 10.11.40. Appendix F.3.
Appointments and Promotions.
P/O. E. Roberts appointed to Commission as Pilot Officer on probation w.e.f. 10.11.40 Auth’y: Air Ministry Letter A.131197/40/S.7.(e) (3) dated 5.11.40.
Nov. 11
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Nov. 12
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGET A.71.
Seven Wellington aircraft were detailed from this unit to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above target. The weather was not good, there being heavy cloud and icing conditions. Very little A.A. fire was encountered, and there were no searchlights.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
22.05 R.3275 P/O. McFarlane A.71 Nil CAN.103
01.50
22.10 T.2736 S/L. Bain A.71 Nil CAN.185
02.10
22.25 N.2854 SGT. Wilson A.71 Arnheim Aerodrome CAN.317
03.55
22.15 R.3231 P/O. Pownall A.71 CAN.360
03.15
22.15 T.2547 P/O. Saxelby A.71 Nil CAN.508
02.15
22.00 T.2503 SGT. Stubbs A.71 A.61 CAN.760
04.35
22.30 T.2504 SGT. Jones A.71 A.71 CAN.880
Training.
Nothing of importance happened to-day.
Aircraft
One Wellington Mark 1C (T.2508) despatched to No.37 Squadron, Feltwell, Auth’y: 3 Gp. Form W, S/115, dated 5.11.40.
One Welington Mark 1C (R.1020) received from No.37 Squadron, Feltwell. Auth’y: No.3 Group Form W, S/115, dated 5.11.40.
Nov.13
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nil.
Postings.
Pilot Officer F.H. Denton posted from this Unit to No.15 OUT, Harwell, w.e.f. 13..11.40 Auth’y: No.3 Group Sig. P.442, dated 12.11.40 Appendix F.4.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1A (N.2937) despatched to No.218 Squadron, Oakington. Auth’y: No.3 Group Form W, /122 dated 13/11/40.
Nov. 14
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS AGAINST TARGETS G.30, CC.47, SOESTERBURG AERODROME, AND SCHIPOL.
Nine Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. Heavy and fairly accurate A.A. fire was experienced in Berlin, with intermittent flak on route. There was intense searchlight activity in parts of target areas. Cloud was experienced on route, but target areas were clear.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
19.15 R.3275 P/O. Pownall G.30 G.30 STY.101
03.50
19.30 T.2503 S/L. Boffee G.30 G.30 STY.255
04.30
22.28 R.3284 P/O. Lockwood Soesterburg Aerodrome Same STY.404
02.08
18.05 R.3231 F/L. Kain CC.47 CC.47 STY.459
21.15
18.00 L.7818 P/O. McNamara Schipol Schipol STY.504
21.50
17.20 T.2474 P/O. Humphreys Schipol Schipol STY.638
20.20
22.35 N.2854 SGT. Wilson Soesterburg Aerodrome Same STY.777
02.16
19.40 L.7848 SGT. Stubbs G.30 G.30 STY.851
04.45
19.40 T.2504 SGT. Jones G,30 G.30 STY.930
03.40
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Nov. 15
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nil.
Nov. 16
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGETS M.248, M245, SOESTERBURG, AND SCHIPOL AERODROME.
Nine Wellington aircraft f this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. There was a fair amout of heavy and light flak. A large number of searchlights was experienced, but they were hampered by cloud. The target areas were covered by heavy cloud.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
18.15 R.3297 P/O. Hankins M.248 M.248 UNS.237
23.40
18.15 R.3166 SGT. Stubbs M.248 M.248 UNS.400
23.45
20.10 N.2854 P/O. Wright Soesterburg Schpol Aerodrome UNS.518
23.55
18.15 T.2736 P/O. Saxelby M.248 M.248 UNS.553
23.50
17.30 L.7818 P/O. Humphreys Schipol Aerodrome nil UNS.683.
20.05
18.10 T.2503 SGT. Jones M.248 M.248 UNS.695
23.25
18.00 R.1020 F/O. Elliot M.248 M.248 UNS.726
00.10
17.35 R.3284 P/O. Lockwood Schipol Aerodrome Same UNS.768
21.10
18.00 R.3231 P/O. Pownall M.245 Docks at Hamburg UNS.904
23.59
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Postings.
Flight Lieut. F.J. Lucas posted from this Unit to No.15 OUT. Harwell w.e.f. 16.11.40.:Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.205 dated 9.11.40. Appendix F.4.
Nov. 17
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Postings.
Pilot Officer G.E. Fowler posted to this Unit from 15 OUT, Harwell, w.e.f. 17.11.40 Auth’y: 6 Gp. Sig.P.770 dated 10.11.40. Appendix F.4.
Aircraft.
One Wellington mark 1C (R.1177) received from No.9 M.U., Cosford. Auth’y : No.3 Gropu Sig. Q.941, dated 8.11.40.
One Wellington Mark 1C (T.2741) despatched to Brooklands Aviation, Ltd., Sywell, 14.11.40. Auth’y: 58MU/4039/32, dated 6.11.40.
Nov. 18
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C (T.2820) despatched to Vickers Armstrong Ltd., Weybridge, w.e.f. 10.11.40. Auth’y: No.58 M.U. letter (no ref) dated 24.10.40.
Nov.18
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Nov. 20
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Acting Ranks.
Flying Officer F.J. Lucas promoted to the acting rank of Flight Lieutenant (unpaid) w.e.f. date staed, 5.8.40 (Auth’y: 3G/8937/5/1/P.2 dated 5.8.40. Appendix F.5
Flying Officer F.J. Lucas promoted to the acting rank of Flight Lieutenant (paid) on 26.8.40 w.e.f. 5.8.40 on completion of 21 days in the unpaid rank (Auth’y: 3G/8937/5/1/P.2 dated 5.8.40. Appendix F.5
Nov. 21
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Aircraft.
One Wellington aircraft Mark 1C (T.2471) despatched to Brooklands Aviation Ltd., Sywell, w.e.f. 14.11.40. Auth’y: 58MU/4039/32, dated 6.11.40.
One Wellington Mark 1C (L.7850) despatched to Brooklands Aviation Ltd., Sywell, w.e.f. 17.11.40. Auth’y: 41G/15569, dated 11.11.40.
Nov. 22
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Nov. 23
Operations. BOMBING ATTACK AGAINST M.66, M.499, BOULOGNE, BERLIN.
Eleven Wellington aircraft of this Unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. Weather in target areas was clear, but cloud was experienced at various parts of the routes. A.A. fire was fairly intense and accurate in all areas. A number of enemy aircraft were seen. XUK.917 reports being attacked by two or more in target area. Opened fire with red and green tracer, did a climbing turn straight at them. Did not see them again.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
17.40 T.2503 P/O. Hankins Berlin Potsdam Station XUK.163
01.35
17.45 R.3166 SGT. Stubbs Area T – Berlin Same XUK.176
01.15
18.10 L.7848 P/O. Humphreys Cologne Cologne XUK.328
22.40
17.45 R.3231 P/O. Saxelby Potsdam Station Same XUK.463
01.25
17.50 L.7818 SGT. Jones Potsdam Station Same XUK.513
01.15
17.49 N.2854 SGT. Wilson M.499 XUK.565
01.29
18.07 T.2474 P/O. Lockwood M.66 M.66 XUK.615
22.20
18.05 R.3297 F/L/ Kain M.66 Aerodrome at KOLN XUK.709
22.50
18.15 R.3275 SGT. Drayton Houlogne Harbour Nil XUK.770
21.50
17.45 T.2550 F.O. Elliot Berlin Berlin XUK.840
00.15
xxxx R.1177 P/O. McFarlane M.499 M.499 XUK.917
Training.
Nil.
Postings.
Pilot Officer A.J. Ryan, Pilot Officer G.R. Simich posted to this Unit from 149 Squafron Mildenhall, w.e.f. 23.11.40. Auth’y: Pending. Appendix F.6.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C (R.3277) despatched to Brooklands Aviation Ltd., Sywell. Auth’y:58 MU/4039/38, dated 14.11.40.
Nov. 24
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
13.50 One cross country flight carried out in aircraft T.2550 (Captain P/O. Saxelby).
Postings.
Wing Commander M.W. Buckley posted from this Unit to no.214 reserve Flight Stradishall w.e.f.21.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Sig. P.59 dated 18.11.40. Appendix F.6.
Squadron Leader C.E. Kay posted to this Unit from Honington w.e.f. 24.11.49. Auth’y: No.3 Gp. Sig. P.59 dated 18.11.40. Appendix F.6
Nov. 25
Operations
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Acting Ranks.
Squadron Leader C.E. Kay promoted to the rank of Acting Wing Commander (unpaid) w.e.f. 25.11.40. Auth’y: 3 Gp. Postagram 3G/8937/5/1/P.2 dated 23.11.40. Appendic F.6.
Nov. 26
Operations. BOMBING ATTACKS ON TARGETS M.501, B.51, M.138
Ten Wellington aircraft of this unit were detailed to carry out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. Fairly accurate heavy and light flak was experienced in target area. Searchlights were fairly active in target areas, but hampered by cloud. Heavy cloud was experienced over majority of route.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
18.15 T.2474 F/L. Kain Koln Railway Station Same PXS.122
22.15
17.35 R.2503 S/L. Boffee M.501 Neuruppin Aerodrome PXS.140
00.20
19.15 T.2504 P/O. Hankins B.51 Aerodrome north of HANOVER PXS.169
02.00
17.50 R.3166 SGT. Stubbs M.501 HANOVER PXS.215
23.20
17.45 L.7818 SGT. Jones Berlin Berlin PXS.311
02.30
18.00 T.2550 F/O. Elliot Berlin Berlin PXS.369
01.35
18.05 R.3275 P/O. McNamara M.138 M.138 PXS.330
22.45
17.43 R.1177 P/O. McFarlane M.501 Semo in Berlin PXS.535
01.30
18.00 L.7848 P/O. Humphreys Berlin Flarepath-Stendal PXS.590
00.40
18.05 R.3231 P/O. Saxelby M.501 M.501 PXS.666
01.20
Training.
Nothing of importance to-day.
Nov. 27
Operations.
Nil
Training.
Nil.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C (R.3172) despatched to Brooklands Aviation Ltd., Sywell. Auth’y: 58MU/4039/30, dated 14.11.40.
Nov. 28
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C (L.7797) despatched to Vickers, Weybridge. A.M.A. awaited.
One Wellington Mark 1C (L.7806) despatched to Vickers, Weybridge. A.M.A. awaited.
Nov.29
Operations. BOMBING ON TARGETS M.138 AND M.66
Six Wellington aircraft from this Unit carried out individual bombing attacks against the above targets. A.A. fire was active and fairly accurate in target areas. Searchlights were numerous. Cloud was experienced at various parts of route, but target areas were fairly clear.
xxxx Aircraft Captain Primary Target Target Attacked Raid Serial No.
17.50 T.2504 P/O. Wright Rail Junction, Cologne KWN.108
21.50
17.50 L.7848 P/O/ Humphreys M.138 Presumed railway siding KWN.157
21.45
18.30 R.3284 P/O. Hankins M.138 Docks, Cologne KWN.178
22.50
19.00 T.2550 P/O. Morton M.138 M.138 KWN.234
21.05
18.40 R.3231 P/O. Pownall M.138 Aerodrome east of KOLN KWN.240
23.10
18.25 R.3275 P/O. McNamara M.66 M.66 KWN.955
22.35
Training.
Nothing of importance occurred to-day.
Aircraft.
One Wellington Mark 1C (T.2805) received from No.44 M.U., Edzell. Auth’y: No.3 Group Sig form W/128, dated 23.11.40.
Nov. 30
Operations.
Nil.
Training.
Nothing of importance to report to-day.
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