An introduction to meteorological reconnaissance

SWardEM893293v10002.pdf

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An introduction to meteorological reconnaissance

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Covers meteorological reconnaissance pre 202 Squadron, then long range work done by 202 Squadron which began in spring 1941. Mentions establishment of met flights 1403, 1404 and 1405 at RAF Bircham Newton, RAF St Eval and RAF Aldergrove, followed by later met flights at far flung locations. Shows map of reconnaissance area and covers aircraft types and gives full account of methods and techniques as well as history of this work and detail of some significant events. Includes photograph of a crew and mentions meteorological observer brevet.

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Five page printed document

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SWardEM893293v10002

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“An introduction to meteorological reconnaissance,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed August 12, 2026, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/61295.