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162 Squadron [entry point]
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162 Squadron was formed in the Middle East in January 1942 and operated Blenheims, Wellingtons and Baltimores in a radar and radio calibration role until disbanding in September 1944. The squadron…
162 Squadron Light Night Striking Force Battle Orders
162 Squadron crew lists and record of operations from 19 December 1944 to 17 April 1945 and John Bolton's memoir.
163 Squadron [entry point]
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From July 1942 to June 1943, 163 Squadron operated Hudsons in a communications role in North Africa. The squadron reformed in January 1945 at RAF Wyton as part of 8 Group. It was equipped with Mosquitos…
163 Squadron March 1945
Two photographs of 163 Squadron.
Photo 1 is a group of airmen arranged in three rows in front of a Mosquito.
Photo 2 is a larger group of airmen arranged in six rows in front of two Mosquitos.
Photo 1 is a group of airmen arranged in three rows in front of a Mosquito.
Photo 2 is a larger group of airmen arranged in six rows in front of two Mosquitos.
Tags: 163 Squadron; aircrew; ground crew; ground personnel; Mosquito
166 Squadron [entry point]
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In September 1939, 166 Squadron was equipped with Whitleys at RAF Abingdon and used as a training squadron before merging with other units in 1940 to become 10 Operational Training Unit. In January…
166 Squadron history
Covers command structure on formation and names commanders. Mentions original multinational crews. Covers some details of operational record at RAF Kirmington. Concludes with move to RAF Scampton and formation of 153 Squadron.
166 Squadron order of battle
166 Squadron order of battle number 9431 August 1944 (Agenville) listing 10 crews and a reserve. Peter Jenkinson is in detail 4.
Underneath 166 Squadron order of battle number 9531 August 1944 (St Roiquier) lists 8 crews and a reserve.
Underneath 166 Squadron order of battle number 9531 August 1944 (St Roiquier) lists 8 crews and a reserve.
Tags: 166 Squadron; bombing
169 Squadron [entry point]
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169 Squadron formed in June 1942 as a tactical reconnaissance army co-operation squadron flying P-51s. The squadron was disbanded in September 1943 but reformed the following day at RAF Ayr in a night…
17 Airmen and a Model Ship
17 airmen, two dogs and a large model ship. The men are in tropical kit. Oliver is marked with a small cross above his head. On the reverse is handwritten 'Model of the ship Oliver (Dad) went to Aden on. (Approx age 18/19) 2nd in from right - back…
Tags: aircrew; animal; arts and crafts
17 airmen in front of a Halifax
Seventeen airmen in two rows sitting and standing. In the background a Halifax with bomb doors open. All are wearing side caps and four have visible brevets. There is an arrow pointing to the third man from the right back row. Captioned 'Ken Beard…
Tags: 10 Squadron; Halifax; RAF Melbourne
17 auxiliary firemen with fire pump
17 auxiliary firemen standing in a group behind and to the sides of a fire pump which has large bore hoses on the front and coiled hoses on the rear. All firemen are in uniform tunic with belts and peaked hats. In the background a brick wall. Pump is…
Tags: civil defence; firefighting; home front
170 Squadron [entry point]
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170 Squadron was originally formed in June 1942 as an Army co-operation squadron flying P-51s but was disbanded in January 1944. In October 1944 it was reformed with Lancasters in 1 Group Bomber Command…
170 Squadron personnel and award of Jack Hayley's Distinguished Flying Cross
Top is a photograph of 170 Squadron personnel with four rows in front of and a row standing on top of a Lancaster. Caption '170 Squadron Hemswell, December 1944'. In the middle, two newspaper cuttings announcing Jack Hayley's award of the…
171 Squadron
The photograph on the left page shows airmen in front of a Halifax.
The photograph on the right page shows the squadron badge of the RAF 171 Squadron.
The photograph on the right page shows the squadron badge of the RAF 171 Squadron.
Tags: 171 Squadron; Halifax
171 Squadron [entry point]
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171 Squadron was formed at RAF Gatwick in June 1942 in an Army co-operation role equipped with P-40s and P-51s. It was disbanded in December 1942. The squadron reformed in September 1944 at RAF North…
178 Squadron [entry point]
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178 Squadron was formed in January 1943 in Egypt as a heavy bomber squadron and spent the war operating in North Africa, Italy and the Balkans using B-24s and Halifaxes.Refinements: Artwork TextMap …
18 aero-modellers
A group of 18 aero-modellers standing in a line and holding their models. On the reverse is 'October 1942'.
Tags: arts and crafts
18 airmen
18 airmen are arranged in two rows, seated and standing. On the reverse 'Melbourne 10 Sqd Yorkshire 1944'.
Tags: 10 Squadron; aircrew; RAF Melbourne
18 Airmen
18 RAF aircrew, submitted with caption; “207 Sqdn Flight Engineers section at Methwold. Feb.1946”
Tags: 207 Squadron; aircrew; flight engineer; Lancaster; pilot; RAF Methwold
18 Airmen
A group of 18 airmen arranged in three rows around a sign stating 'WAAF Only. Out of Bounds to RAF'. One man has his arm in a sling.