No. 46 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force was formed in 1916, and has been disbanded and reformed three times before its last disbandment in 1975. It served with honour in both World War I and World War II. Image File history File links 46sqn_crest. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ... The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of World War I. Origin and Early History Formed by Royal Warrant on May 13, 1912, the RFC superseded the Air Battalion of the Royal Engineers. ... The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ... Color Autochrome Lumière of a Nieuport Fighter in Aisne, France 1917 One of the many innovations of World War I, aircraft were first used for reconnaissance purposes and later as fighters and even bombers. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

The Squadron's Association is unique in having held annual Reunions Dinners continuously since 1917. The 90th Reunion will be held in the Officers' Mess, RAF Lyneham on Saturday 2 June 2007. ^[1][2] No. ... RAF Lyneham is a Royal Air Force station in Wiltshire, England. ... is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

History

World War I

The original members of No 46 Sqn RFC, France Feb 1917

Original handwritten list of those pictured

BE2C of No 46 Sqn be2.html

Nieuport 2 seater at Wyton 191612.html

No 46 Squadron was formed at RAF Wyton on 19 April 1916 from a nucleus trained in No. 2 Reserve Squadron and moved to France in October 1916 equipped with Nieuport 2-seaters. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1593x655, 891 KB) Summary Original members of No 46 Sqn RFC Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1593x655, 891 KB) Summary Original members of No 46 Sqn RFC Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2628x1325, 161 KB) Summary Members of the original 46 sqn RFC taken at Droglandes Aerodrome in France in Feb 1917 (although the back of the photo says Dec 1916). ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2628x1325, 161 KB) Summary Members of the original 46 sqn RFC taken at Droglandes Aerodrome in France in Feb 1917 (although the back of the photo says Dec 1916). ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1512x972, 388 KB) Summary BE2C of No 46 Sqn 1916. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1512x972, 388 KB) Summary BE2C of No 46 Sqn 1916. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1221x801, 514 KB) Summary A Nieuport 2 seater of No 46 squadron at the Sqns birthplace - Wyton Summer 1916. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1221x801, 514 KB) Summary A Nieuport 2 seater of No 46 squadron at the Sqns birthplace - Wyton Summer 1916. ... RAF Wyton is a Royal Air Force station near St. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Nieuport was a French aeroplane manufacturer founded in 1909 by Édouard de Nié Port. ...

The Squadron undertook artillery co-operation, photography^[3] and reconnaissance operations until May 1917, when it took on a more offensive role after re-arming with the Sopwith Pup.^[4] English Electric Canberra PR.9 photo reconnaissance aircraft CP-140 Aurora long-range patrol aircraft of the Canadian Air Force. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... The Sopwith Pup was a single seater biplane fighter aircraft used by Great Britain in the First World War. ...

The change from a corps to a fighter squadron came at a moment when Allied air superiority was being seriously challenged by Germans, in particular by the introduction of the "circuses" which were formed and led by Baron Von Richthofen. Operating under the 11th Army Wing, the Squadron was intensively engaged and had many combats with the enemy. In July 1917, No 46 Squadron returned to Sutton's Farm (later RAF Hornchurch), Essex for the defence of London, which had been heavily raided by Gotha bombers a short time previously; no enemy aircraft penetrated its patrol area however, and the Squadron returned to France at the end of August. “Red Baron” redirects here. ... RAF Hornchurch was an airfield in the south of Hornchurch in what is now the London Borough of Havering. ... The Gotha G were a series of heavy bombers used by the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial Air Service) during the First World War. ...

In addition to offensive patrol work, the Squadron undertook extensive ground strafing and did excellent close support work in the attack on Messines Ridges. The Battle of Messines was launched on June 7, 1917 by British General Herbert Plumers second army, which included the 16th (Irish) Division and the 36th (Ulster) Division, near the villages of Mesen (in French Messines, as it was on most maps at that time) and Wytschaete. ...

In November 1917, the Squadron was re-equipped with Sopwith Camels^[5] and gave valuable assistance to the infantry in the Battle of Cambrai attack. During the closing stages of the War, the Squadron was very active bombing lines of communication and ammunition dumps in the Enemy rear areas. Intensive low-level ground attack work was carried out after the German Spring Offensive in March 1918, the unit suffering high casualties as a result. The Squadron also did excellent work in the German Great Retreat in the few weeks before the signing of the Armistice. In November 1917, Lt, later Major, Donald MacLaren ^[6][7]joined the Squadron. His first dogfight was not until February 1918; however, in the 9 remaining months of the War he was credited with shooting down 48 aeroplanes and 6 balloons making him one of the top fighter aces[24] of WW1. Also during 1918 Lt Victor Yeates the author of Winged Victory served in the Squadron.^[8] The book is considered one of finest of the first World War. Another famous book written by a 46 Sqn pilot is No Parachute by Capt (later AVM) Arthur Gould Lee.^[9][10]. Both Lee and Yeates served with Captain Cecil (Chaps) Marchant^[11], another ace, who instigated and, for over 40 years, organised the Squadron Reunions. 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... The Sopwith Camel Scout was a British World War I single-seat fighter aircraft that was famous for its maneuverability. ... Combatants United Kingdom Newfoundland German Empire Commanders Julian Byng Georg von der Marwitz Strength 2 Corps 1 Corps Casualties 44,207 Casualties 179 tanks out of action 45,000 Casualties (British estimates) The Battle of Cambrai (20 November - 3 December 1917) was a British campaign of World War I. Noted... The 1918 Spring Offensive or Kaiserschlacht was a series of German attacks along the Western Front during the First World War, which marked the deepest advance by either side since 1914. ... The Great Retreat covers the slow retreat by the Allies to the River Marne after their defeat by the Germans at Battle of Mons on 23 August. ... A white flag is traditionally used to represent a truce. ... Major Donald MacLaren of 46 Sqn in RCAF uniform. ... Fighter Ace is an online multiplayer computer game in which one flies World War II fighter and bomber planes in combat against other players and virtual pilots. ... Winged Victory is a now out of print, 1934 novel by an English World War I fighter pilot named V.M. Yeates. ...

By November 1918, 46 Squadron had claimed 184 air victories, creating 16 'aces'^[12]

Towards the end of January 1919, No 46 Squadron was reduced to a cadre and in February was returned to England early, being finally disbanded on the last day of the year. Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Look up cadre in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

No 46 Sqn in Arras 1917

Major Donald MacLaren of 46 Sqn . Picture courtesy of The Aerodrome.com

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World War II

Gauntlets

No 46 Sqn Gauntlets in line at RAF Kenley

No 46 Sqn Gauntlets getting airborne at RAF Kenley 1938

The Squadron was reformed at Kenley under the RAF expansion scheme in 1936 by equipping B flight of No. 17 Squadron RAF as a full squadron. Gloster Gauntlets were the first type to be allocated to the Squadron^[13] and with these aircraft normal peacetime training activities were carried out. A future ace and regular Reunion attender, Wg Cdr Bunny Currant^[14] joined the Sqn as a sergeant pilot. Notice the aircraft markings. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1714x1140, 123 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Gauntlets in line at RAF Kenley Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1714x1140, 123 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Gauntlets in line at RAF Kenley Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... RAF Kenley (or Kenley Aerodrome) was a station of the Royal Flying Corps in World War I and the RAF in World War II. Its active phase commenced in 1917 and ceased in 1959 when Fighter Command left the aerodrome for good. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1565x666, 38 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Gaunlets get airborne for the dislay for Dominion Representatives at RAF Kenley 1936 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1565x666, 38 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Gaunlets get airborne for the dislay for Dominion Representatives at RAF Kenley 1936 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Kenley is a district in the south of the London Borough of Croydon. ... No. ... The Gloster Gauntlet was a single-seat, biplane fighter of the RAF. It was the last RAF fighter to have an open cockpit and the penultimate biplane. ... Bunny Currant Wing Commander Christopher Frederick Currant (although universally known as Bunny Currant). ...

AOC presents Squadron Plaque to 46 Squadron at RAF Kenley, 1938

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Norway

The outbreak of war found 46 Squadron at RAF Digby, equipped with Hawker Hurricanes. Action with the enemy came quickly when, at the end of October 1939, Squadron Leader Barwell and Pilot Officer Plummer attached a formation of twelve Heinkel 115s, destroying one each, and scattering the remainder. The next six months were uneventful, consisting in the main of providing air cover for the shipping convoys steaming along the East Coast; a few enemy aircraft were sighted but no contacts were made. RAF Digby is about 15 miles south of Lincoln and 8 miles north of Sleaford. ... The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Heinkel He 115 was World War II Luftwaffe seaplane with three seats and used as a torpedo bomber and for general seaplane duties such as reconnaissance, mine laying. ...

No 46 Squadron, May 1940, just before deployment to Norway

No 46 Sqn Hurricane Norway May 1940.

No 46 Sqn Hurricane being repaired Norway May 1940.

No 46 Sqn HQ somewhere in Norway May 1940.

In May 1940, the Squadron was selected to form part of the Expeditionary Force in Norway, which had been invaded by the Germans on 9 April.The Hurricanes were embarked on HMS Glorious and, despite doubts that a Hurricane could take off from a carrier flight deck in a flat calm, they all took off without difficulty thanks to the efforts of the ship's engineers who managed to get the Glorious up to a speed of thirty knots. No 46 Squadron assembled at Bardufoss and began operation on 26 May; patrols were maintained over the land and naval forces at Narvik without respite, some of the pilots going without sleep for more than two days. Conditions on the ground were very basic with poor runways and primitive servicing and repair facilities. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2233x574, 73 KB) Summary Sqn photo March 1940. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2233x574, 73 KB) Summary Sqn photo March 1940. ... Image File history File links 46_Sqn_Hurricane_Norway_1940. ... Image File history File links 46_Sqn_Hurricane_Norway_1940. ... Image File history File links 46_Sqn_Hurricane_being_repaired_1_Norway_1940. ... Image File history File links 46_Sqn_Hurricane_being_repaired_1_Norway_1940. ... Image File history File links 46_Sqn_HQ_somewhere_in_Norway_1940. ... Image File history File links 46_Sqn_HQ_somewhere_in_Norway_1940. ... Expeditionary Force is a generic name sometimes applied to a military force dispatched to fight in a foreign country. ... is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... HMS Glorious was a warship of the Royal Navy. ... Bardufoss is a small town (pop. ... is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... County Nordland District Ofoten Municipality NO-1805 Administrative centre Narvik Mayor (2004) Olav Sigurd Alstad (Ap) Official language form BokmÃ¥l Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 29 2,023 km² 1,905 km² 0. ...

Many air combats took place, and in its brief campaign in Norway the Squadron accounted for no less than fourteen enemy aircraft, besides probably destroying many others. On 7 June the Squadron was ordered to evacuate Norway immediately and, on the night 7/8 June, the Hurricanes were successfully flown back to Glorious - a dangerous procedure as none of the aircraft were fitted with deck arrester hooks. June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... June 8 is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... HMS Glorious was a warship of the Royal Navy. ...

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The ground parties embarked on HMS Vindictive and SS Monarch of Bermuda [25] and reached the UK safely, but the Squadron's aircraft and eight of its pilots were lost when Glorious[26][27] was sunk by German warships on 9 June 1940. The two pilots who survived were the Squadron Commander Sqn Ldr (later ACM) "Bing" Cross[28][29]and the Flight Commander, Flt Lt (later [[Air Commodore) "Jamie" Jameson [30]. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4945x1273, 869 KB) Summary photo taken from Sqn Album Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4945x1273, 869 KB) Summary photo taken from Sqn Album Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... HMS Vindictive was a Royal Navy seaplane carrier built between 1916-1918. ... June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Air Chief Marshal Sir Kenneth Brian Boyd Cross KCB CBE DSO DFC RAF (4 October 1911 - 18 June 2003), was a senior Royal Air Force commander. ...

Battle of Britain

HM the King meets 46 Squadron crews

The Squadron re-formed at RAF Digby^[15], becoming operational once again at the end of June, and for the next 2 months was occupied in uneventful convoy and defensive patrols before moving south to Stapleford Tawney^[16] the satellite of RAF North Weald ^[17][18], for the defence of London during the Battle of Britain. The Luftwaffe's main effort at the time was against coastal objectives and shipping off the coast of Essex and Kent. The Squadron, now consisting of novice pilots and without any experienced command following its Norwegian decimation, suffered heavy casualties during continuous action against far superior numbers of enemy bombers and escorting fighters. The enemy sustained such shattering losses amongst his long range bomber force that a change of tactics was necessary, and he tried to force a decision by using fighter bombers flying very high and making every possible use of cloud cover; interception became difficult and our squadrons had to change their tactics too - mainly going over the maintenance of fighter patrols at height ranging between 20 and 30,000 feet. Early in November, No 46 Squadron, whilst on patrol over Foulness, encountered some 50 Italian bombers and fighters; at least 8 of them were destroyed, with no casualties or damage to the Squadron, and the remainder of the formation scattered in disorder. ^[19] Image File history File links King's_visit. ... Image File history File links King's_visit. ... RAF Digby is about 15 miles south of Lincoln and 8 miles north of Sleaford. ... Aircraft Exhibit at North Weald Air Field North Weald Airfield (IATA: N/A, ICAO: EGSX) is an operational airfield, near the village of North Weald Bassett in Epping Forest, Essex. ... Combatants United Kingdom Including combatants from:[1] Poland New Zealand Canada Czechoslovakia Belgium Australia South Africa France Ireland United States Jamaica Palestine Rhodesia Germany Including combatants from Italy Commanders Hugh Dowding Hermann Göring Strength 754 single-seat fighters 149 two-seat fighters 560 bombers 500 coastal 1,963 total...

The Battle of Britain, in which No 46 Squadron had taken a full part was over, and the Squadron settled down to a few months of uneventful defensive and convoy patrols, leavened by an occasional escort duty to medium bombers in their attack on objectives on Occupied France.

The Squadron had claimed 34 aircraft destroyed July- end Dec.1940, but had lost 26 aircraft itself, with 16 pilots killed and 3 more badly wounded.

North Africa

46 Sqn Hurricane MkIIA Z3055 after restoration by Malta Aviation Museum

In May 1941, the Squadron was withdrawn from the line in preparation for going overseas and embarked on the SS Almanzora[31] at the end of the month. The ground crews reached Egypt early in July and, with the Squadron headquarters based at Kilo 17 Fayoum Road, various detachments co-operated in the formation of Maintenance and Repair and Salvage Units. Image File history File links 46_Sqn_Hurricane_in_Malta. ... Image File history File links 46_Sqn_Hurricane_in_Malta. ...

No 46 Squadron in Egypt, May 1942

The Squadron's pilots meanwhile, were operating in the defence of Malta, first as No 46 Squadron, but later being absorbed into No. 126 Squadron RAF [32][33], . They were in action continuously, claiming the destruction of nearly 40 enemy aircraft, 10 of them German and the remainder Italian. The Malta Aviation Museum has restored 46 Sqn Hurricane MkIIA Z3055 which ditched on 4 July 1941.[34] In May 1942, the Squadron moved to Idku and began reforming as a night fighter squadron with Beaufighters for the air defence of the Eastern Mediterranean. The Squadron became operational once again at the end of the month and its main tasks were the interception of enemy reconnaissance and bombing aircraft, principally over Alexandria, and the escort of shipping convoys laden with supplies for Malta. At the end of October, following the 6th Army's advance from El Alamein, No 46 Squadron carried out many highly damaging attacks on the retreating enemy columns in the Mersa Matruh area. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1049x352, 18 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Egypt 1942 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1049x352, 18 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Egypt 1942 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... Idku, also spelt Edkou is a town in al-Buhayrah, Egypt. ... The Bristol Beaufighter is also the name of a car produced by Bristol Cars in the 1980s. ... Nickname: Alexandria on the map of Egypt Map of Alexandria Coordinates: , Country Egypt Founded 334 BC Government  - Governor Adel Labib Population (2001)  - City 3,500,000 Time zone EET (UTC+2)  - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) Twin Cities  - Baltimore  United States  - Cleveland  United States  - ConstanÅ£a  Romania  - Durban  South Africa... El Alamein is a town in northern Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea coast. ... Mersa Matruh is a seaport in Egypt, Africa. ...

In November 1942, the Squadron was re-organised as a RAF Coastal Command squadron and operated various detachments in Malta andBenghazi to cover particularly important convoys; in addition, ground targets in Africa and Sicily were strafed, and barges, trawlers and other small ships were successfully attacked along the Tripolitanian coast with cannon and machine-gun fire. The New Year found the Squadron preparing to resume its original role as a night fighter unit and, at the end of January, two detachments left Idku, one for Tobruk, and the other for RAF Abu Sueir [35], by the end of April two more detachments were operating at St Jean (Palastine) and Bu Amud - with the most distant bases nearly 1,000 miles apart, administration of the Squadron became very difficult. 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... Coastal Command was an organization within the Royal Air Force tasked with protecting the United Kingdom from naval threats. ... Colourful buildings in the city centre. ... Idku, also spelt Edkou is a town in al-Buhayrah, Egypt. ... Tobruk or Tubruq (Arabic: طبرق; also transliterated as Tóbruch, Tobruch, Ţubruq, Tobruck ) is a town, seaport, municipality, and peninsula in eastern Libya in Northern Africa. ... Saint-Jean (French for Saint John) is the name or part of the name of several places: Saint-Jean, Haute-Garonne, France Saint-Jean, Switzerland, in the Canton of Valais See also In Canada: Lac Saint-Jean Lac-Saint-Jean-Est County Regional Municipality, Quebec Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec...

Beaufighter R of No 46 Squadron that crash-landed at Idku after the starboard wheel failed to lower

Some out of the ordinary tasks came the Squadron's way. On one occasion, the Bu Amud detachment searched and found a convoy of native troops who were lost in the desert and long overdue; on another, a grounded destroyer was located and given air cover until it could be re-floated. However, the Squadron was not immune from the odd problem (see photo). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3127x1601, 201 KB) Summary Beaufighter R of No 46 sqn crash-landed at Idku after the starboard wheel failed to lower. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3127x1601, 201 KB) Summary Beaufighter R of No 46 sqn crash-landed at Idku after the starboard wheel failed to lower. ...

April 1943 was of interest when, for the first in the war, a night fighter was controlled from a warship - the Squadron's Signal Officer, Flight Lieutenant Muir, a Canadian, having devised a homing beacon for use on the controlling ship. Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In July, with the score of confirmed "kills" for one year's operations in the Middle East standing at 31, the Squadron played an important if unexciting part in the sheperding of the invasion armada sailing for Sicily. Sicily (Sicilia in Italian and Sicilian) is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,708 km² (9,926 sq. ...

No 46 Squadron's bases in the Middle East

The end of August found a large detachment of No 46 Squadron stationed in Cyprus with the main task of doing night intruder operations over Rhodes. On 14 September, Squadron leader Cuddie, in command of the detachment, landed on the recently seized Dodecanes Island of Kos - the first Allied aircraft to do so; less than 3 weeks later, however, the Germans invaded and No 46 Squadron lost its CO, Wing Commander GA Reid, whilst bombing and strafing the invasion force. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (941x412, 453 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn bases in the Middle East Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (941x412, 453 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn bases in the Middle East Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Deer statues in Mandraki harbor, where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood This article is about the Greek island of Rhodes. ... September 14 is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Port and city view of Kos town on the island Kos. ...

No 46 Squadron Tocra Detachment, May 1944

In the early months of 1944, with detachments operating from Abu Sueir, St Jean and Tocra, night intruder patrols over Rhodes, Cos and Crete formed the backbone of the Squadron’s activities. Many of these patrols bore fruit, for, in February and March, the Squadron claimed the destruction of 5 Junkers Ju52s and the probable destruction of 3 more. April and May were very quiet, despite the dove-tailing of patrols with No. 252 Squadron RAF[36] over the Islands, giving complete coverage from dusk to dawn. The next few months brought better fortune, particularly in September, when the Squadron’s aircraft were controlled by HMS Ulster Queen[37], a GCI ship, and the score for the month amounted to 11 enemy aircraft destroyed. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1057x457, 33 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn detachment Tocra Libya May 1944 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1057x457, 33 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn detachment Tocra Libya May 1944 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Saint-Jean (French for Saint John) is the name or part of the name of several places: Saint-Jean, Haute-Garonne, France Saint-Jean, Switzerland, in the Canton of Valais See also In Canada: Lac Saint-Jean Lac-Saint-Jean-Est County Regional Municipality, Quebec Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec... For the famous World War II battle, see: Battle of Crete For other uses, see Crete (disambiguation). ... The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju - Auntie Ju - and Iron Annie) was a transport aircraft and bomber manufactured 1932 – 1945 by Junkers. ... GCI can stand for: The First Geneva Convention Ground-controlled interception i. ...

No 46 Squadron Gambut Detachment, May 1944, Top scoring crews

. On 26 September to 11 October (full moon period) a detachment was established at Gambut and fascinating personal recollection of the detachment by one of the Squadron's pilots is at the Gambut link. This short period was probably one of the most glorious in the Squadron's history with an outstanding record of 16 aircraft destroyed with 1 probable and 4 damaged. No less than 4 Squadron members were decorated for their part: Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1148x813, 49 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Gambut detachment 1944. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1148x813, 49 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Gambut detachment 1944. ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

• W/O Roy Butler (pilot) DFC (5 planes destroyed)
• W/O Ray Graham (nav) DFC
• W/O Denis Hammond (pilot) DFC (3 destroyed damaged)
• F/Sgt. Harrison (nav) DFM.

A Ju52 destroyed by the detachment on 3 October proved to be the last enemy aircraft destroyed by the Squadron and, with the withdrawal of German forces from Greece almost completed, the Squadron's duty of night fighter defence of Egypt had been discharged. The Junkers Ju 52 (nicknamed Tante Ju - Auntie Ju - and Iron Annie) was a transport aircraft and bomber manufactured 1932 – 1945 by Junkers. ... is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Stirlings

Stirling V PJ993 of No 46 Sqn at Cawnpore India 1945

Stirling Itinerary

The Squadron embarked for the UK at the end of December and arrived at RAF Stoney Cross at the beginning of January 1945 and began operation under Transport Command.^[20] Equipped with the Short Stirling, the Squadron operated the service to the Far East between Stoney Cross and RAF Arkonam via Poona and between Stoney Cross, and Dum Dum via Palam. With the end of the war in the Far East, the Squadron's flights were first confined to India and the Middle East and then, with Dakotas having replaced the Stirlings at the beginning of 1946, passengers and freight were carried mostly to Rome, Berlin, Warsaw and Vienna. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4046x1834, 737 KB) Summary Sterling V PJ993 of No 46 Sqn at_Cawnpore India 1945. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4046x1834, 737 KB) Summary Sterling V PJ993 of No 46 Sqn at_Cawnpore India 1945. ... Kānpur (known as Cawnpore before 1948) is the most populous city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2800x4187, 459 KB) Summary Extract from Sterling Crew Members logbook of No 46 Sqn 14 Sep 45. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2800x4187, 459 KB) Summary Extract from Sterling Crew Members logbook of No 46 Sqn 14 Sep 45. ... Aerial Photo Mosaic of Stoney Cross Airfield - 3 September 1943. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... RAF Transport Command was an RAF Command which controlled all transport aircraft of the air force. ... The Stirling was a World War II heavy bomber design built by Short Brothers. ... Pune, formerly called Poona, is the second largest city (after Mumbai) in the state of Maharashtra, India. ... Dum-dum is the colloquial name for several types of modified exploding (more properly known as expanding) ammunition for firearms. ... Check-in area of domestic departure terminal 1A Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (IATA: DEL, ICAO: VIDP), located in the city of Delhi, India is one of Indias main domestic and international gateways. ... The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. ...

Post-World War 2

Berlin Airlift

No 46 Sqn at the Berlin Airlift.

The Squadron moved to RAF Manston in October 1946 and to Abingdon in December. From July 1948, the Squadron was almost exclusively engaged on the Berlin Airlift; to begin with, it operated from Wunsdorf carrying food and later from Fassberg and Lubeck carrying coal. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4975x3516, 632 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Berlin Airlift Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4975x3516, 632 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn Berlin Airlift Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... RAF Manston was a Royal Air Force station, now known as Kent International Airport. ... Abingdon Town Councils coat of arms. ... The Soviet Union blocked Western rail and road access to West Berlin from June 24, 1948 - May 11, 1949. ... Faßberg is a village and a municipality in the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany. ... Statistics State: Schleswig-Holstein District: Independent city Area: 214. ...

No 46 Sqn Dakota KN518 at Wunsdorf 1947

The Squadron returned to RAF Oakington in August 1949 and resumed its normal transport role until it disbanded on 20 February 1950. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1550x563, 363 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn at Wunsdorf taken from Squadron History for which I have copyright. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1550x563, 363 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn at Wunsdorf taken from Squadron History for which I have copyright. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Meteors

No 46 Sqn Meteor NF12

The Squadron once again re-formed, this time at RAF Odiham on 15 August 1954 as a night fighter squadron equipped with Meteor NF12s and 14s. The early days were affected by shortages of manpower and equipment; although training began almost immediately, it took until the end of October for the Squadron to reach a strength of 12 NF12/14s and one Meteor 7 for training and categorisation. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (928x348, 252 KB) Summary Meteor NF of No 46 Sqn Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (928x348, 252 KB) Summary Meteor NF of No 46 Sqn Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... RAF Odiham crest RAF Odiham is a Royal Air Force station situated a little to the south of the historic small town of Odiham in Hampshire, England. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A night fighter is a fighter aircraft adapted for use at night, or in other times of bad visibility. ... The Gloster Meteor was the Allies first operational jet fighter. ... The Gloster Meteor was the Allies first operational jet fighter. ...

No 46 Sqn Aircrew Meteor 1955. From left to right: Dennis Southgate. Jimmy Speirs. John Tritton. Red Rhodes. Oscar Wilde. Ted Wright. Ken Whitworth. Pat Street. Wg Cdr Birchfield. Dave Collins. Eddie Scott. Howard Fitzer. Jake Kemp. Dickie Dawes.

When Wing Commander Birchfield took over as CO from Squadron Leader Ross, the manpower situation was improving, but MT (Mechanical Transport) shortages caused problems for the Squadron, whose dispersal was on the opposite side of the airfield to the rest of the station. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (5731x2939, 735 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn aircrew Meteor 1955. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (5731x2939, 735 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn aircrew Meteor 1955. ...

No 46 Sqn at Armament Practice Station RAF Acklington

By June 1955, it was recorded that the Squadron had received "some Meteor 8s for target towing," and that its strength had reached 48 officers and 110 NCO/airmen. By August, when the Squadron went to Acklington for APS (Armament Practice Station), there were 16 aircraft. Squadron members of this period who later distinguished themselves include: John Cook^[21] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2039x1714, 1087 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn at Armament Practice Camp RAF Acklington Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2039x1714, 1087 KB) Summary No 46 Sqn at Armament Practice Camp RAF Acklington Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

Javelins

46 Sqn Javelin

In January 1956, the Squadron began converting to Javelins^[22], and the first Javelin Mk ^[23] arrived in February together with 8 Meteor NF 11s: the NF 12s were sent off to No. 72 Squadron RAF. By May, all squadron pilots had converted and 15 Javelins were held; 8 of these were earmarked for intensive flying trials whose target was 1000 hours in 2 months - a feat believed by some to be impossible, but achieved in fact by "a wartime spirit."^{[citation needed]} On 15 June, the Squadron lost its CO, Wing Commander Birchfield, in a Javelin crash. He was replaced by Wing Commander H. E. White. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3610x2015, 272 KB) Summary 46 Sqn Javilins taken from Sqn History for which I have copyright Licensing This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License v. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3610x2015, 272 KB) Summary 46 Sqn Javilins taken from Sqn History for which I have copyright Licensing This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License v. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Gloster Javelin was an interceptor aircraft that served with Britains Royal Air Force in the late 1950s and most of the 1960s. ... No 72 Squadron is currently a training reserve squadron based at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. ... is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

46 Sqn Javelin Formation

Over the years, the Squadron continued to train by participating in many exercises such as Halyard, Cold Wing, Kingpin Adex, Ciano and Bombex, and took part in various trails including those of new pressure suits and helmets. The problem of poor serviceability and lack of spares continued when the Mk 2 Javelins replaced the Mk1s in 1957. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3945x1515, 2561 KB) Licensing Taken by sqn nav File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3945x1515, 2561 KB) Licensing Taken by sqn nav File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

No 46 Sqn RAF Odiham 1958.

In April 1959, the Squadron sent 6 Javelins to the French Air Force 1/30 Squadron at Tours, whilst the French sent Sud Aviation Vautour aircraft to Odiham. In June the Squadron won the Ingpen Trophy after being 3rd in 1957 and 2nd in 1958. On 30 June 1961, the Squadron disbanded yet again. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1124x425, 467 KB) Summary Taken from 46 Sqn History Book for which I have copyright Licensing This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License v. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1124x425, 467 KB) Summary Taken from 46 Sqn History Book for which I have copyright Licensing This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License v. ... The French Air Force is the air force branch of the French Armed Forces. ... Tours is a city in France, the préfecture (capital city) of the Indre-et-Loire département, on the lower reaches of the river Loire, between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. ... The Sud Aviation (SNCASO) S.O. 4050 Vautour II was a French bomber, interceptor, and attack aircraft used by the Armée de lAir (AdA) and the Israeli Heyl HaAvir. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Andovers

Andover CMk1 XV596

On 1 September 1966, the Squadron re-formed again, this time at RAF Abingdon[38] as a transport squadron. The first Hawker Siddeley Andover CMk1 aircraft arrived in December and the Squadron was tasked with general freight and passenger flying. Its roles were mainly related to transport support and tactical transport, for which the Andover’s ability to “kneel” - to allow vehicle entry at a shallow angle via the rear ramp – was an asset. Over the years, the Squadron acquired expertise in aero-medical evacuation, STOL, route flying and parachute and 1 ton container drops. Image File history File links Andover. ... Image File history File links Andover. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... RAF Abingdon (IATA: ABB, ICAO: EGUD) was a Royal Air Force station near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. ... The Hawker Siddeley Andover is a twin engined turboprop transport aircraft produced by Hawker-Siddeley and developed from the Avro 748 airliner. ... A [PC-12] of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. ... A Zenair CH701 STOL light aircraft Polish STOL light aircraft PZL-104M Wilga of Polish Border Guard at Radom Air Show in 2005. ...

It also carried out various trials with voice broadcast and long-range ferry tanks. The latter became a regular item of equipment and enabled the short-range Andover to fly surprisingly long distance, such as Gander to Abingdon direct in under 8 hours 50 minutes in July 1969; by September of that year the “Blue Riband” had been reduced to 8 hours 35 minutes, and, eventually, to well under 8 hours. Gander International Airport (IATA: YQX, ICAO: CYQX) is located in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and is currently run by the Gander Airport Authority. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ...

Short finals Anguilla

The Squadron also took part in various exercises in Libya, Cyprus, the Middle East and Norway, as well as in the UK and Germany. The Squadron won the coveted Lord VC Trophy in 1968 and again in 1971 when it also won the No 14 Air Dispatch Trophy. A number of unusual tasks followed. In July 1968, the Squadron supported Exercise Icy Mountains in Greenland, re-supplying it, and finally recovering the Team. In March 1969, 3 aircraft deployed to Coolidge, Antigua, to help with the Anguillan crisis. The requirement continued, albeit later at a reduced scale, until early 1971 and led to the popular Caribbean Trainers. The Squadron was the first in the RAF to have a German exchange officer, and friendly and useful exchange visits were made between 46 Squadron and LTG 63 at Alhorn and Hone, his, and his successor’s, home bases. Image File history File links Anguilla-ShortFinals. ... Image File history File links Anguilla-ShortFinals. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Coolidge is the name of several places in the United States: Coolidge, Arizona Coolidge, Georgia Coolidge, Kansas Coolidge, Texas People named Coolidge: Calvin Coolidge (July 4, 1872–January 5, 1933), the twenty-ninth Vice President and the thirtieth President of the United States. ...

46 Sqn crews outside LTG 63 bar. L-R: P-J, Mike Tom, Derek Liddell, Dave Skinner, ?,?

LTG 63 crews visit Abingdon

In August 1969, the Squadron first became involved in Northern Ireland – in particular to provide troop and VIP transport from UK. Image File history File links LTG_63_visit. ... Image File history File links LTG_63_visit. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4440x2070, 2900 KB) Summary Visiting_GAF_crews. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (4440x2070, 2900 KB) Summary Visiting_GAF_crews. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... A Very Important Person, or VIP is a person who is accorded special privileges due to his or her status or importance. ...

On 13 October 1969, the Squadron was presented with its Standard by HM King Olav V of Norway in commemoration of the Squadron’s operation with Hawker Hurricanes in Norway in 1940. October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... // Origins The practice of carrying standards, to act both as a rallying point for troops, and to mark the location of the commander, is thought to have originated in Egypt some 5,000 years ago. ... His Majesty King Olav V (July 2, 1903 - January 17, 1991) reigned as King of Norway from 1957 to 1991. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

In September 1970, the Squadron moved to RAF Thorney Island and began a period of extended world-wide activity. In September, it took part in the large Far-East reinforcement exercise, Bersatu Padu and in 1971 began a 2 aircraft detachment at Masirah[39] (and added SAR to its many roles). In November 1971 and February 1972, it took part in Exercise Cold Stream with the Italian Air Force at Pisa, and in Exercise Sun Pirate in Puerto Rico, respectively. 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Thorney Island is an island (effectively a peninsula) that juts into Chichester Harbour in West Sussex. ... Masirah is an Island off the East coast of Oman. ... SAR may stand for: (in pharmacology and computational chemistry) structure-activity relationship In plant disease resistance Systemic acquired resistance Salanter Akiba Riverdale, a modern Orthodox yeshiva in Riverdale, New York Saudi riyal (ISO 4217 currency code SAR) Search and rescue IPCC Second Assessment Report Segmentation and Reassembly of data packets... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Aeronautica Militare Italiana is the Italian air force. ... Leaning Tower of Pisa. ...

Wg Cdr Stan Hitchen hands over the Sqn Standard

Twice a year, the Squadron took part in Exercise MACDROP at RAF Machrihanish, Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2885x4073, 402 KB) Summary Laying up No 46 Sqns Standard Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2885x4073, 402 KB) Summary Laying up No 46 Sqns Standard Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... RAF Machrihanish is a former Royal Air Force station three miles from the town of Campbeltown at the tip of Kintyre. ...

Ex MACDROP Para Briefing. Note kneeling Andover

in which Andovers were employed on para dropping with Commandos, the Parachute Regiment and SAS. In January 1974, and again in December, the Squadron sent aircraft to support the Royal Engineers in Exercise Mirza, which were 4 month civil aid programmes whose main task was the construction of bridges in the Sudan. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (845x480, 285 KB) Summary Para Briefing at Macdrop. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (845x480, 285 KB) Summary Para Briefing at Macdrop. ... The Parachute Regiments display team, the Red Devils at an American airshow The Parachute Regiment is the main body of elite airborne troops of the British Army. ... The Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) is the principal special forces unit of the British Army. ... The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually just called the Royal Engineers (RE), and commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army. ...

Finally, the Defence Review in March 1975 announced the impending closure of RAF Thorney Island[40] and the disbandment of the Squadron; an immediate reduction in the number of aircraft and a drastic reduction in flying hours followed. On 31 August 1975 the Standard was laid up in Chichester Cathedral and the Squadron disbanded. A number of Andovers were re-roled to Flight Calibration[41] with No. 115 Squadron RAF at RAF Benson, 2 went to Boscombe Down and one (XS641) was converted to the Photo Recconaissance role to provide the UK's asset for the Open Skies Treaty. Later 10 Andovers were sold to the Royal New Zealand Air Force[42] [43] Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Chichester Cathedral today Chichester Cathedral, illustrated circa 1650 The Chichester Cathedral in Chichester, West Sussex, England is an Anglican Cathedral. ... RAF Benson (IATA: BEX, ICAO: EGUB) is a Royal Air Force station near Benson in Oxfordshire, England. ... Boscombe Down is a British Ministry of Defence site in Wiltshire, England, currently operated by QinetiQ as a station for trials aircraft. ... The Treaty on Open Skies entered into force on January 1, 2002, and currently has 30 States Parties. ... The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is the air force arm of the New Zealand Defence Force. ...

No 46 Sqn on Disbandment Day

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Reunions

The Squadron is unique in the Royal Air Force because it is the only one to have held consecutive reunions since its formation through nearly 90 years of varying fortunes.

Reunions are held annually on the first Saturday in June under the banner of The No 46 Squadron RFC & RAF Association.

The Reunion dinner is held on the Saturday night, normally in an Officers' Mess, with a separate function for the Ladies.

The cost of running the Association is met from a small additional charge on the cost of the dinner and lunch complemented by donations. A separate fund exists to assist members who are in financial difficulty to attend the reunion.

Membership of the Association is open to all who have served on the posted strength of No 46 Squadron; in addition, people who have a close association with the Squadron may also be invited to join. No 46 Squadron Website

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Aircraft

Nieuport was a French aeroplane manufacturer founded in 1909 by Édouard de Nié Port. ... cunt sauce? ... cunt sauce? ... The Sopwith Pup was a single seater biplane fighter aircraft used by Great Britain in the First World War. ... The Sopwith Camel Scout was a British World War I single-seat fighter aircraft that was famous for its maneuverability. ... The Gloster Aircraft Company was formed at Hucclecote ( Gloucester ) in 1915 as the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company. ... The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. ... The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. ... The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. ... The Bristol Beaufighter is also the name of a car produced by Bristol Cars in the 1980s. ... The Bristol Beaufighter is also the name of a car produced by Bristol Cars in the 1980s. ... The Bristol Beaufighter is also the name of a car produced by Bristol Cars in the 1980s. ... The de Havilland Mosquito[1] was a British combat aircraft that excelled in a number of roles during the Second World War. ... The Stirling was a World War II heavy bomber design built by Short Brothers. ... The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. ... The Gloster Meteor was the Allies first operational jet fighter. ... The Gloster Meteor was the Allies first operational jet fighter. ... The Gloster Javelin was an interceptor aircraft that served with Britains Royal Air Force in the late 1950s and most of the 1960s. ... The Gloster Javelin was an interceptor aircraft that served with Britains Royal Air Force in the late 1950s and most of the 1960s. ... The Gloster Javelin was an interceptor aircraft that served with Britains Royal Air Force in the late 1950s and most of the 1960s. ... The Hawker Siddeley Andover is a twin engined turboprop transport aircraft produced by Hawker-Siddeley and developed from the Avro 748 airliner. ...

Locations

RAF Wyton is a Royal Air Force station near St. ... The arrondissement of Saint-Omer is an arrondissement of France, located in the Pas-de-Calais département, of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région. ... Capital Lille Area 12,414 km² Regional President Daniel Percheron (PS) (since 2001) Population   - 2004 estimate   - 1999 census   - Density (Ranked 4th) 4,026,000 3,996,588 324/km² (2004) Arrondissements 13 Cantons 156 Communes 1,546 Départements Nord Pas-de-Calais Nord-Pas de Calais is one of... Bruay-la-Buissière is a commune of the Pas-de-Calais département and the Nord-Pas de Calais region in France. ... RAF Hornchurch was an airfield in the south of Hornchurch in what is now the London Borough of Havering. ... The arrondissement of Dunkirk (French Dunkerque) is an arrondissement of France, located in the Nord département, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais région. ... The following is a list of the 894 communes of the Pas-de-Calais département in France: (CUA) Communauté urbaine dArras, created in 1998. ... The Arrondissement of Béthune is an arrondissement of the Pas-de-Calais département, in northern France. ... The arrondissement of Amiens is an arrondissement of France, located in the Somme département, in the Picardie région. ... Somme is a French département, named after the Somme River, located in the north of France. ... Athis (pronounced AH-TEE) is the name of several places in France: Athis, a commune in the Marne département. ... The following is a list of the 652 communes du Nord département of France: (CUDL) Communauté urbaine de Lille Métropole (C.U.D.L.), created in 1966. ... The arrondissement of Amiens is an arrondissement of France, located in the Somme département, in the Picardie région. ... Cotswold is a local government district in Gloucestershire in England. ... RAF Kenley (or Kenley Aerodrome) was a station of the Royal Flying Corps in World War I and the RAF in World War II. Its active phase commenced in 1917 and ceased in 1959 when Fighter Command left the aerodrome for good. ... RAF Kenley (or Kenley Aerodrome) was a station of the Royal Flying Corps in World War I and the RAF in World War II. Its active phase commenced in 1917 and ceased in 1959 when Fighter Command left the aerodrome for good. ... RAF Digby is about 15 miles south of Lincoln and 8 miles north of Sleaford. ... RAF Digby is about 15 miles south of Lincoln and 8 miles north of Sleaford. ... HMS Glorious was a warship of the Royal Navy. ... County Troms District HÃ¥logaland Municipality NO-1913 Administrative centre Evenskjer Mayor (2003) Svein Berg (Ap) Official language form BokmÃ¥l Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 209 495 km² 465 km² 0. ... -1... RAF Digby is about 15 miles south of Lincoln and 8 miles north of Sleaford. ... Stapleford Aerodrome (IATA: N/A, ICAO: EGSG) is an airfield in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England near to the village of Abridge. ... Aircraft Exhibit at North Weald Air Field North Weald Airfield (IATA: N/A, ICAO: EGSX) is an operational airfield, near the village of North Weald Bassett in Epping Forest, Essex. ... RAF Church Fenton is a military airfield in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. ... Sherburn-in-Elmet is a village close to Selby, North Yorkshire. ... Idku, also spelt Edkou is a town in al-Buhayrah, Egypt. ... RAF Manston was a Royal Air Force station, now known as Kent International Airport. ... RAF Abingdon (IATA: ABB, ICAO: EGUD) was a Royal Air Force station near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. ... RAF Odiham crest RAF Odiham is a Royal Air Force station situated a little to the south of the historic small town of Odiham in Hampshire, England. ...

Squadron Commanding Officers

Air Chief Marshal Sir Kenneth Brian Boyd Cross KCB CBE DSO DFC RAF (4 October 1911 - 18 June 2003), was a senior Royal Air Force commander. ...

References

External links

• http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/09/05/db0501.xml Wg Cdr "Rusty" MacKenzie]
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• Sqn ldr Ron Wambeek