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No.616 Sqn RAF - Squadron Details - Aviation Directory

No.616 Sqn RAF


Name : No.616 Sqn RAF
Founded : 1st November 1938
Disbanded : 10th March 1957
Country : UK
Fate : Disbanded 10th March 1957
More Details : South Yorkshire (Auxiliary)

Nulla rosa sine spina - No rose without thorns
Known Code Letters : , QJ, RAW, YQ,

616 squadron was formed at Doncaster on 1st November 1938 as the last of the Auxiliary Squadrons. Formed initially as a bomber squadron equipped with Hawker Hinds, it was re-equipped with Gloster Gauntlets in June 1939 and transferred to Fighter Command. The squadrons first Spitfires arrived in late October. 616 first saw action and claimed its first victories whilst covering the evacuation from Dunkirk in May 1940. Returning to Yorkshire, the squadron claimed further enemy victims with 15th August standing out as a memorable day. 616 intercepted a large force of unescorted German bombers off the Yorkshire coast and claimed eight enemy aircraft destroyed. They moved to Kenley to join 11 Group at the height of the Battle of Britain, and destroyed 15 aircraft and claimed a further 15 as probables or damaged. During February 1941, 616 joined the Tangmere Wing led by Wg Cdr Douglas Bader. Flying Spitfire II fighters, they flew circus and ramrod sweeps over Northern France, and re-equipped with Spitfires Vb during July 1941. For the next two years 616 continued as a front line fighter squadron and was heavily engaged during the Dieppe expedition and later flying beach-head patrols on D-Day. In July 1944, 616 re-equipped with Gloster Meteor jet fighter thus becoming the first and only Allied squadron to operate jet aircraft in World War II. The squadron destroyed a number of V1 flying bombs whilst operating from Manston before joining the 2nd Tactical Air Force. In January 1945, 616 moved to the continent and operated in the ground attack role before being disbanded at Lubeck on 29th August. The squadron was re-formed at Finningley on 31st July 1946 equipped with Mosquito NF XXX night fighters which were replaced with Meteor F 3 day fighters a few months later. 616 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force was finally disbanded at RAF Worksop on 10th March 1957 whilst equipped with Meteor F8 aircraft.

Known Service Details :

Pilot or Aircrew

Rank

Start of Service

End of Service

Known Dates

Aircraft

Airframes

Notes

John Swift Bell

Flight Officer

unknown

30th August 1940

Spitfire

R6632

P. M. Cardell

Sergeant

unknown

27th September 1940

Spitfire

L1020

Lionel Harwood Buck Casson

Pilot Officer

unknown

unknown

01st September 1940

Spitfire

R6778

J M Cleland

Flight Lieutenant

unknown

unknown

12th June 1944

Spitfire

MB768

P. Copeland

Sergeant

unknown

unknown

26th August 1940

Spitfire

K9827

A K Dolton

Flying Officer

unknown

21st January 1944

Spitfire

MB913

Hugh Dundas

Flight Officer

unknown

unknown

Spitfire

R6926

T. H. T. Forshaw

unknown

unknown

Denys Gillam

Flight Lieutenant

unknown

unknown

02nd September 1940

Spitfire

X4181

M A Graves

Flight Lieutenant

unknown

unknown

10th June 1944

Spitfire

MD104

Geoffrey Austin Harrison

Flight Lieutenant

unknown

12th June 1944

Spitfire

MD121

Killed in Action

Robert Arthur Hart

Warrant Officer

unknown

19th June 1944

Spitfire

MD133

Killed in Action

T. C. Iveson

Sergeant

unknown

unknown

16th September 1940

Spitfire

R6690

Johnnie Johnson

unknown

unknown

26th June 1941

D E Johnston

Flight Sergeant

unknown

30th April 1944

Spitfire

MD116

Killed in Action

D P Kelly

Warrant Officer

unknown

unknown

21st April 1944

Spitfire

MB767

J. Le Cheminant

unknown

unknown

P. H. Leckrone

Flight Officer

2nd September 1940

unknown

Albert Gerald Lewis

unknown

unknown

Roy Marples

unknown

unknown

G. E. Moberley

Flight Officer

unknown

26th August 1940

Spitfire

N3275

Killed in Action

G E Prouting

Pilot Officer

unknown

22nd May 1944

Spitfire

MD108

Killed in Action

M. Ridley

Sergeant

unknown

26th August 1940

Spitfire

R6758
R6633

Killed in Action

D. S. Smith

Pilot Officer

unknown

28th September 1940

27th September 1940

Spitfire

R6702

Killed in Action

E. F. St. Aubin

Flight Officer

unknown

unknown

26th August 1940

Spitfire

R7018

William Walker

Flight Lieutenant

18th June 1940

26th August 1940

26th August 1940

Spitfire

R6701

J. P. Walsh

Sergeant

unknown

4th August 1940

Spitfire

N3271

Killed in Action

R. A. Ward

unknown

unknown

P. T. Wareing

Sergeant

unknown

unknown

25th August 1940

Spitfire

Pilots and Aircrew for : No.616 Sqn RAF
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Bell, John Swift
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   Died : 30 / 8 / 1940
Bell, John Swift

At the age of 18 he joined 503 (Special Reserve) Squadron at Waddington early in 1935 and was commissioned in April. It was decided to disband 503 on 1st November 1938 and absorb the personnel into 616 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force, then being formed at Doncaster as a bomber unit. The new squadron was transferred to Fighter Command on 15th December 1938. Bell moved to 616 and was called to full-time service on 24th August 1939 On 21st February 1940 while in Spitfire K9988 collided with another aircraft at 14.15hrs at Leconfield airfield while the Spitfire was being scrammbled. The other aircraft is believed to have been Magister N3859 and was struck whilst the pilot of this Spitfire was trying to avoiding hitting a Battle. The collision caused damage to both aircraft, deemed enough to write both off at a later date. . Over Dunkirk on 1st June 1940 he destroyed a Me109 but was then himself shot down into the sea. He was picked up by the minesweeper HMS Halcyon and landed at Dover. In mid-June Bell intercepted and damaged a He115, which jettisoned its bombs and fled. On 1st July he shared in damaging a He111 over Yorkshire. On 30th August Bell was shot down in a head-on attack on Me109's over West Mailing. His Spitfire, X4248, crashed and burned out and Bell was killed. (ther eis a report that He crashed whilst approaching West Malling ) He was 23 and is buried in St Peter's Cemetery, Eastgate, Lincoln.
Brewster, J.
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   Died : 6 / 4 / 1941
Brewster, J.

Killed April 6th 1941
Brown, Cyril
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   Died : 1 / 11 / 2003
Brown, Cyril

Born 17th January 1921. Joined the RAFVR in 1939, and completed pilot training to fly Hurricanes with No.245 Sqn during the Battle of Britain. He then joined No.616 Sqn in 1941, before taking a post as a test pilot. He died 1st November 2003.
Burnard, F. P.
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Burnard, F. P.


Burton, Howard Frizelle
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   Died : 13 / 6 / 1943
Burton, Howard Frizelle

Missing 13th June 1943.
Cardell, P. M.
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   Died : 27 / 9 / 1940
Cardell, P. M.

Pilot Officer P.M.Cardell of No 616 Squadron made a forced landing at Ilford, Essex on the 1st of September 1940. He escaped injury but his Spitfire I (L1020) was a write off due do the damage. On the 27th of September 1940 Cardell was killed when his parachute failed to deploy after he baled out of his Spitfire I (N3244) after combat over the Channel.
Casson, Lionel Harwood Buck
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   Died : 8 / 10 / 2003
Casson, Lionel Harwood Buck

Pilot Officer Lionel H.'Buck' Casson D.F.C. / A.F.C. of No 616 Squadron was in combat with a Do 215 over Kenley on the 1st of September 1940 at 14:20hrs. His Spitfire I (R6778) was a write off due do the damage but he escaped injury. Casson was one of the original three trainee pilots to join the newly formed 616 (South Yorkshire) Auxiliary Air Force Squadron at Doncaster in early 1939. Training at weekends and during the annual summer camps, he qualified as a pilot in early 1940 before being sent to France as a reinforcement to 501 Squadron. But, before he could join them, the train on which he was travelling was bombed outside Amiens and he lost all his belongings. Casson managed to escape by boat back to England from Cherbourg. After a brief spell flying Hurricanes with 79 Squadron at Biggin Hill, he rejoined 616 at Leconfield, Yorkshire, just as the Battle of Britain gathered momentum. At lunchtime on August 15, the fighter squadrons based in north-east England were scrambled to face the Luftwaffe's most concentrated attack against industrial targets in Scotland and the north of England. Casson flew one of the 12 Spitfires which met the enemy as they crossed the Yorkshire coast. Within minutes, 616 Squadron had accounted for six of the unescorted bombers, with similar results achieved by other northern-based squadrons. A few days later, 616 flew south to Kenley where the squadron was involved in some of the fiercest fighting of the battle as part of Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park's No 11 Group. Casson and his colleagues were scrambled three or four times each day and losses mounted; in a five-day period 10 squadron pilots were killed or wounded. On August 30 Casson was credited with a probable and a damaged Heinkel 111. Two days later he claimed an Me 109 fighter, followed by the destruction of a Dornier 17 bomber. After suffering severe losses, the squadron was withdrawn to Kirton in Lindsay on September 4 with just seven of the original 21 pilots fit to fly. With barely 300 hours flying time, Casson was now a veteran; he remained with 616 to train the new crop of young pilots, and to fly patrols over coastal convoys and during the Luftwaffe's night blitz in December. A steel buyer's son, Lionel Harwood Casson, always known as "Buck", was born at Sheffield on January 6 1915 and educated at Birkdale School and the King's School, Ely, before embarking on a career in the steel industry. Although working in a reserved occupation, he elected to remain with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force on the outbreak of war when he completed his pilot training. Once 616 became fully operational again in early 1941, it was transferred and came under the command of the new Wing Leader, the legless pilot Douglas Bader, at Tangmere. The squadron boasted a glittering array of outstanding pilots, including "Johnnie" Johnson and "Cocky" Dundas. With his steadying and mature influence, allied to the experience gained during the hectic summer days of 1940, Casson became a section leader. On May 5, he shared in the destruction of a Junkers 88, but was hit by return fire, and was forced to bale out over Chichester harbour. Throughout the summer of 1941, the Wing was heavily engaged over northern France escorting bombers and flying offensive sweeps when it made regular contact with Adolph Galland's fighters. Casson destroyed a Me 109 on June 22, claimed a "damaged" two days later and in July claimed two Me 109s as probables. The squadron suffered heavy losses, and Casson soon found himself appointed to command B Flight. On August 9, the "Bader" Wing took off for another sweep over France. During a hectic fight in which German fighters surprised them from above, Bader was shot down, and the Wing was forced to scatter. Casson had accounted for an Me 109 when he went to the aid of a lone Spitfire, but before he could join up he was engaged by a German fighter. Cannon shells damaged his aircraft's engine, forcing him to crash near St Omer, where he was captured. Shortly after his arrival at Stalag Luft III at Sagan, it was announced that Casson had been awarded the DFC. During his years in captivity, Casson's outstanding talents as a draughtsman were put to good use by the camp's escape committee. He maintained a detailed and beautifully illustrated diary of events throughout his imprisonment, which he was able to salvage despite the horrors and privation he and his colleagues suffered on the "Long March", during the severe winter of 1945 when the PoWs were driven eastwards ahead of the advancing Soviet Army. On returning home, Casson rejoined the steel industry in Sheffield. In June 1946 he was one of the first to volunteer for service when 616 Squadron was reformed at RAF Finningley. The squadron was initially equipped with Mosquito night fighters but it soon reverted to the day fighter role, flying Meteor F 4s before re-equipping with the F 8 version. In January 1951, Casson was promoted to Squadron Leader and appointed to command 616 Squadron. His outstanding period in command culminated in the award of the Esher trophy, awarded annually to the most efficient Auxiliary Air Force squadron. Casson retired in 1954, when he was awarded the AFC for his service in command of 616. He was also the holder of the Air Efficiency Award with Bar.
Cleland, J M
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Cleland, J M

On 12th June 1944, his Spitfire Mk.VII MNB768 YQ-X of No.616 Sqn was damaged in combat with Me109s and also by flak before being abandoned over the English Channel. He baled out and was later rescued.
Copeland, P.
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   Died : 26 / 6 / 1942
Copeland, P.

Sgt P.Copeland of No 616 Squadron was shot down by a Bf 109 near Wye on the 26th of August 1940 in his Spitfire I (K9827). He baled out with burns.
Cordell, H. A.
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Cordell, H. A.


Dolton, A K
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Dolton, A K

Taken prisoner on 21st January 1944 after his Spitfire Mk.VII MB913 YQ-G of No.616 Sqn was shot down by an Fw190 of JG26 over France. He had been on a mission to Cambrai when he was unable to change fuel tanks and so headed back to France.
Down, J. K.
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Down, J. K.


Dundas, Hugh
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   Died : 10 / 7 / 1995
Dundas, Hugh

Hugh Dundas, a pre-war member of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, was called up early in the war, serving with 616 Squadron. After a promising start as a fighter pilot, Dundas was shot down and injured during the Battle of Britain, but quickly returned to his squadron which in early 1941 was at Tangmere and came under the command of Wing Commander Douglas Bader. Dundas became one of the leading members of that Wing and frequently flew with Bader, gradually building his reputation as a fighter pilot and tactician. After receiving the DFC, Dundas became Flight Commander in 610 Squadron. December 1941 brought another promotion as commanding officer of 56 Squadron, the first in the RAF to be converted to Typhoons. Posted to the Mediterranean in 1943, he led 244 Spitfire Wing from Malta and later Italy. In 1944, Dundas was awarded the DSO and became one of the youngest Group Captains in the RAF. For some years after the war, Dundas served once more with the RAuxAF during which time he became CO of 601 Squadron. Cocky Dundas flew Spitfires with 616 Sqn during some of the heaviest air fighting of the Battle of Britain. With several victories to his name he was shot down on August 22nd and wounded. Later this distinguished pilot flew in Douglas Baders famous Tangmere Wing, and subsequently commanded successively Typhoon and Spitfire Wings.

Sir Hugh Dundas (22 Jul 1920 - 10 Jul 1995) Served with 616 sqd 1939 - 1941, 56 sqd 1941 to 1942, 324 wing north Africa, Sicily and the first wing to move to Italy 1943 - 1944, 240 wing 1944 - 1945 in Italy.

Forshaw, T. H. T.
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Forshaw, T. H. T.


Gage , D. H.
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   Died : 6 / 6 / 1941
Gage , D. H.

Killed June 6th 1941**
Gaze, Tony
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Gaze, Tony

Australian Tony Gaze joined Bader at Tangmere in March 1941 flying with 610 Sqn, scoring several victories during the high summer of that famous year. In 1942 he was posted to 610 Sqn and then commanded 64 Sqn. In Sept 1943 he joined 66 Sqn but was shot down. Evading capture he escaped back to England. In July 1944 he flew again with 610 Sqn then 41 Sqn. In the final days of the war he flew meteor jets with 616 Sqn. Tony Gaze finished the war an Ace with 11 and 3 shared destroyed, 4 probable and one V. He was awarded the DFC with 2 bars.
Gillam, Denys
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   Died : 0 / 0 / 1991
Gillam, Denys

Flight Lieutenant Denys E.Gillam of No 616 Squadron baled out of his Spitfire I (X4181) on September 2nd 1940. He had been in combat near Tonbridge, Kent. He was uninjured. Gillam later took command of the Typhoon Wing at Duxford in March 1942, which flew their first combat operation in June 1942. He died in 1991.
Graves, M A
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Graves, M A

On 10th June 1944, his Spitfire Mk.VII MD104 of No.616 Sqn suffered engine failure and crashed into the sea 40 miles south of Start Point. He was injured, but rescued by an Air Sea Rescue Walrus.
Gray, Colin
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   Died : 1 / 8 / 1995
Gray, Colin


Harrison, Geoffrey Austin
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   Died : 12 / 6 / 1944
Harrison, Geoffrey Austin

Killed on 12th June 1944 when his Spitfire Mk.VII collided with an Me109 and crashed near Laval. He is buried in La Pellerine Communal Cemetery.
Hart, Robert Arthur
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   Died : 19 / 6 / 1944
Hart, Robert Arthur

Killed aged 21 on 19th June 1944 when his Spitfire Mk.VII MD133 of No.616 Sqn suffered engine failure and dived into the sea off Start Point. His name is on the Runnymede Memorial. Son of Arthur Lewis Hart and Mabel Elizabeth Hart, of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
Hellyer, R. O.
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Hellyer, R. O.


Hewson, J. M.
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Hewson, J. M.


Hogg, R. V.
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   Died : 12 / 12 / 1940
Hogg, R. V.

Missing December 12th 1940**
Holden, K.
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Holden, K.


Hopewell, J.
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   Died : 21 / 1 / 1942
Hopewell, J.

Killed January 21st 1942
Iveson, T. C.
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Iveson, T. C.

Sergeant T.C.Iveson of No 616 Squadron crash landed his Spitfire I (R6690) into the sea on September 16th 1940 and was picked up. He ran out of fuel chasing a Ju 88 off Cromer.
Iveson, Tony
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   Died : 5 / 11 / 2013
Iveson, Tony

Tony Iveson fought in the Battle of Britain with RAF Fighter Command, as a Sergeant pilot, joining 616 Squadron at Kenley flying Spitfires on 2 September 1940. On the 16th of September, he was forced to ditch into the sea after running out of fuel following a pursuit of a Ju88 bomber. His Spitfire L1036 ditched 20 miles off Cromer in Norfolk, and he was picked up by an MTB. He joined No.92 Sqn the following month. Commissioned in 1942, Tony undertook his second tour transferring to RAF Bomber Command, where he was selected to join the famous 617 Squadron, flying Lancasters. He took part in most of 617 Squadrons high precision operations, including all three sorties against the German battleship Tirpitz, and went on to become one of the most respected pilots in the squadron.

Some of Tony Iveson's operational sorties with No.617 Squadron:

5-8-44 Submarine pens-Brest 12,000LB Tallboy
6-8-44 Submarine pens-Keroman 12,000LB Tallboy
7-8-44 Submarine pens-Lorient-Sqaudron scrubbed the operation
8-8-44 Submarine pens-La pallice-12,000LB Tallboy
24-8-44 E-boat pens -Ijmuiden-12,000LB Tallboy
27-8-44 Shipping-Brest- 12 x 1000LB
11-9-44 Tirpitz-Alten Fiord 12,000LB Tallboy plus Johnny Walker Mines
23-9-44 Aqueduct, Dortmund Ems Canal-12,000LB Tallboy
3-10-44 Westkapelle Sea Wall- Squadron abandoned sortie
7-10-44 Rhine Barrage, North of Basle-12,000LB Tallboy
28-10-44 Tirpitz-12,000LB Tallboy
12-11-44 Tirpitz-12,000LB Tallboy
8-12-44 Urft Dam-12,000LB Tallboy
11-12-44 Urft dam - 12,000LB Tallboy
15-12-44 Submarine pens- Ijmuiden-12,000LB Tallboy
21-12-44 Politz-12,000LB Tallboy
12-1-45 Submarine pens-Bergen-12,000LB Tallboy


Citation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, gazetted 16th March 1945.

This officer has completed numerous sorties on his second tour of operational duty, including three attacks against the battleship Tirpitz. In January, 1945, he was detailed to attack the U-boat pens at Bergen. Whilst over the target his aircraft was attacked by two fighters. The first burst of machine-gun fire from the enemy aircraft struck the tailplane, rudder and elevator. The port inner engine was set on fire and the rear turret was put out of action. After the fighters broke off their attack Squadron Leader Ivesons aircraft came under heavy fire from the antiaircraft batteries. It was almost impossible to maintain level flight. Squadron Leader Iveson instructed another member of the crew to lash the control column in such a way as to ease the strain. Under these most trying conditions, Squadron Leader Iveson flew clear of the fire zone and afterwards reached a home based airfield where he landed his seriously damaged aircraft safely. By his great skill, courage and determination, this officer was undoubtedly responsible for the safe return of the aircraft.

Johnson, Johnnie
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   Died : 30 / 1 / 2001
Johnson, Johnnie

Johnnie Johnson joined 92 Spitfire squadron in August 1940, but it was with 616 squadron that he scored his first victory on June 26th 1941 while flying with Douglas Baders Tangmere Wing. He was squadron leader of 610 squadron in July 1942, but it was as Wing Commander of the Kenley Wing in 1943 that his scores really started to mount. He was W/C of 144 wing during D-Day and led 127 and 125 wings until the end of the war when we has the topscoring allied fighter pilot with 38 air victories. Inspired by the great British WW 1 aces like Bishop and Ball, Johnnie Johnson dreamed often as a child of becoming an R.A.F. pilot. The young Johnson enthusiastically joined the Volunteer Reserve at the first opportunity. After completing his initial flight training Johnson was posted to 616 Squadron at Kenley. However, this Squadron had been hit hard with the loss of six pilots and five wounded, and the unit was withdrawn to Coltishall prior to Johnson encountering combat. With only 12 hours of flight time in a Spitfire this was no doubt advantageous. In February 1941 Billy Burton moved the Squadron to Tangmere. Douglas Bader then arrived to take over the Tangmere Wing, and fly with the 616 Squadron. Johnnie, Alan Smith and Cocky Dundas were chosen to fly with Bader. During the summer of 1941 the Battle of Britain was at its peak. Bader took the time to instruct Johnson carefully in both the art of flying and the skills necessary to attain success in aerial combat. Bader's idea of an afternoon off duty, according to Johnson, was to take his section over the Channel in hopes of running into Adolph Galland and his Abbeyville Boys. On August 19, 1941 Bader failed to return from a mission when 616 Squadron was hit hard by a group of Messerschmitt 109s. Johnson flew on in Baders absence, and in the summer of 1942 he was promoted to command of the 610 Squadron. In 1943 he was promoted again to Wing Commander of the Canadian Spitfire Wing in Kenley. By that time Johnson had attained eight confirmed victories. During the spring and summer of 1943 Johnnie led the Canadian unit on more than 140 missions over Northwest Europe. Johnsons squadron attained more than 100 victories during this period, and Johnnies own personal score rose to 25. After a short leave, Johnson was posted to lead the 144 Canadian Spitfire Wing. On D-Day Johnson led his Wing on four missions in support of the Allied invasion. On June 8, Johnsons Wing was the first Spitfire group to land in newly liberated France. Johnson continued fighting in France through September 1944 when he achieved his 38th and final victory. Patrolling the Rhine Johnsons unit jumped nine 109s which were flying beneath them in the opposite direction. Five of the 109s were downed. Early in 1945 Johnson was promoted to Group Captain and put in command of the 125 Wing, which was equipped with the Spitfire XIV. Flying from former Luftwaffe airfields the 125 Wing assisted in the final Allied push to Berlin. Johnson attributed much of his aerial combat success to his ability to make tight turning maneuvers. Johnsons tightest call came on August 19, 1942 when he was unable to dislodge an Me-109 from his tail during the raid on Diepppe. Johnson raced his Spitfire flat out at a group of Royal Navy ships. The usual barrage of flak and tracer fire came right at him, and fortunately for the ace, missed his Spitfire but effectively eliminated the brave pilot on his tail. During the Korean War Johnson flew fighter-bombers with the USAF. Following his retirement from the R.A.F. in 1966 Johnson founded the Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust that has provided homes for more than 4000 disabled and elderly persons, and his sixth book Winged Victory was published in 1995. Johnson flew many of the Spitfire models. His favorite was the beautiful Mark IX, the best of them all. Johnnie passed away in 2001 at the age of 85, in Derbyshire, England.
Johnston, D E
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   Died : 1 / 4 / 1944
Johnston, D E

Killed on 1st April 1944 when his Spitfire Mk.VII MD116 YQ-K of No.616 Sqn crashed near Parham in bad weather after scrambling from Tangmere.
Jones, C. A. T.
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Jones, C. A. T.


Kelly, D P
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Kelly, D P

On 21st April 1944, he was wounded in the eye after his No.616 Sqn Spitfire MB767 YQ-F was hit by flak above Cherbourg. He returned the aircraft to base with slight damage.
Large, R G Bob
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Large, R G Bob

Learned to fly in Scotland in 1940 and in 1941 joined 616 Squadron as part of the Tangmere Wing, commanded by the famous legless pilot Wing Commander Douglas Bader. The Squadron flew Fighter and Bomber sweeps over Northern France. The remains of Bobs Spitfire lie at the bottom of the sea ten miles off Hythe (where he now lives) after being bounced by eighty plus ME 109Gs over the English Channel. Having learned of the activities of 161 SD Squadron he was interviewed by the CO, Wing Commander Lewis Hodges, and joined the Lysander Flight. He then flew many important missions into occupied France in single, double and a memorable treble pickup when his excuse for being late at the rendezvous was that he had had a haircut in the firms time because it grew in the firms time! After D-Day he returned to Fighter Command and later flew Meteors. (Bobs dog, Patrick, became the first dog in the Allied Forces to fly in a jet which took place in a Meteor 3 on 11th May 1946 and is now recorded in the Guinness Book of Records!)
Le Cheminant, J.
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Le Cheminant, J.


Leckrone, P. H.
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   Died : 5 / 1 / 1941
Leckrone, P. H.

Flight Officer Phillip Howard `Uncle Sam` Leckrone was an American Volunteer from Salem, Illinois, who fought in the Battle of Britain. He joined No 616 Squadron at Kenley on the 2nd of September 1940 and was posted to 71 Squadron at Church Fenton on the 12th of October 1940, to join other American volunteers in the first 'Eagle' squadron. On the 5th of January 1941 Phillip was killed on a formation practice, when he collided with Pilot Officer E.E.Orbison. He was the Squadron's first fatality. He is buried in Kirton-in-Lindsey Burial Ground in Lincolnshire.
Lewis, Albert Gerald
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Lewis, Albert Gerald

Pilot Officer Albert Gerald Lewis a South African flew with No 616 Squadron and later moved to No 504 Squadron fighting in France. He then joined No 85 Squadron whilst still in France. He stayed with No 85 Squadron until August when Lewis then joined No 249 Squadron on the 27th of September. Lewis baled out of his Hurricane I (V6617) near Faversham badly burned on September 28th 1940.
Macfie, C. H.
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   Died : 1982
Macfie, C. H.

Passed away 1982.
Marples, Roy
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   Died : 26 / 4 / 1944
Marples, Roy

Killed aged 24 on 26th April 1944 after his Spitfire Mk.IX MK360 of 145 Wing collided with Spitfire Mk.IX MK346 5A-T of No.329 Sqn flown by Sergeant-Chef A Alligier while returning from a sweep over Mons. A Alligier was injured. He is buried in Chichester cemetery. Son of Percy Salisbury Marples and Elizabeth Marie Louise Marples; husband of Kathleen Gladys Victoria Marples, of Cambridge.
Moberley, G. E.
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   Died : 26 / 8 / 1940
Moberley, G. E.

Flight Officer G.E.Moberley from No 616 Squadron was killed on August 26th 1940 when he was shot down over Dover. His Spitfire I (N3275) crashed near Eastchurch, Kent.
Morton, Butch
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Morton, Butch

Bob Morton has the honour of a nickname personally bestowed on him by Bader, apparently referring to his modest 5 foot 3 inch height! Like Bader he was shot down over St Omer, on July 9 1941, a month before the Wing Leader. Joining the RAFVR just before the outbreak of war, Morton unusually, did his elementary flying training on Blackburn B2s which he considered far superior to Tiger Moths. After conversion to Spitfires he was posted to 74 Squadron, but in spite of valiant efforts he was not able to operate during the Battle of Britain, transferring to 616 in September 1940. Douglas Bader led the Tangmere Wing from March 1941, always flying with 616 Squadron. Morton clearly remembers Baders invigorating leadership style, but as a young Sergeant Pilot he had little personal contact with him.
Murray, T. B.
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   Died : 0 / 0 / 1984
Murray, T. B.

Passed away 1984.
Parker, D. K.
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Parker, D. K.


Prouting, G E
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   Died : 22 / 5 / 1944
Prouting, G E

Killed aged 22 on 22nd May 1944 after his Spitfire Mk.VII MD108 YQ-E of No.616 Sqn was shot down by flak from a train at Folligny Marshaling Yards. He is buried in Equilly Churchyard. Son of Gilbert and May Prouting, of Cosham, Hampshire.
Ridley, M.
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   Died : 26 / 8 / 1940
Ridley, M.

Sergeant M.Ridley of No 616 Squadron was killed on August 26th 1940. He was shot down in his Spitfire I (R6633) over Dover. The Spitfire crashed near Adisham, Kent.
Robinson, M.
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Robinson, M.


Rowden, J. H.
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   Died : 9 / 4 / 1941
Rowden, J. H.

Killed April 9th 1941
Smith, D. S.
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   Died : 28 / 9 / 1940
Smith, D. S.

Pilot Officer D.S.Smith of No 616 Squadron was wounded on September 27th 1940. He was shot down in his Spitfire I (R6702) near to Faversham. He died on September 28th 1940 and is buried at Faversham.
Smith, Sir Alan
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   Died : 1 / 3 / 2013
Smith, Sir Alan

An RAFVR pilot Alan Smith completed his conversion to Spitfires and was posted to 610 Squadron in October 1940. and then to 616 Squadron in December 1940, Alan Smith often flew as wingman to Douglas Bader and would have been flying in that position on the fateful August 9th had he not been suffering from a head cold and instead set off for London to buy a uniform to match his newly granted commission. Johnnie Johnson described him as the perfect No 2. He usually flew in the same section with Bader, Cocky Dundas and Johnson. Alan Smith was impressed not only by Baders ability to inspire his pilots, but also his willingness to protect them. He remembers the RAF police pouncing on the squadron to see if anyone was using aviation fuel in their cars and how Bader sent them packing in no uncertain terms! In November 1941 Alan Smith was posted to a training role but returned to operations in November 1942 in North Africa. After completing this tour he returned to instructing latterly in the USA. By the end of the war Smith had been awarded the DFC and Bar and had recorded five confirmed victories. After the war he had a very successful career in the textile industry.
St. Aubin, E. F.
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   Died : 27 / 5 / 1943
St. Aubin, E. F.

Flight Officer E.F.St Aubin of No 616 Squadron wounded on August 26th 1940 when he crash landed his Spitfire I (R7018) at Eastchurch after combat in the air. The aircraft burst into flames on landing but was later repaired and flown again.
Walker, William
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   Died : 21 / 10 / 2012
Walker, William

Born on August 24 1913, William Walker joined the Royal Air Force Voluntary reserve on September 2 1938 at Kidlington, Oxford as an Airman u/t Pilot. William Walker joined the RAF on September 1st 1939 and posted to 1 ITW, Cambridge on November 15. He went to 2 FTS, Brize Norton on February 17 1940 and after training was posted directly to 616 Squadron on June 18th, flying Spitfires. The month of August saw an increased tempo of fighting as the Battle of Britain intensified. On the 15th, the Luftwaffe launched a major attack from Norway and Denmark against the north of England. No 616 was scrambled and intercepted a large force of bombers approaching the Yorkshire coast. Walker, who had only recently joined, flew on the wing of his section leader as they attacked the force. By the end of the engagement, six enemy bombers had been shot down. Four days later, No 616 moved to Kenley, where Walker was immediately in action. During the late morning of August 26 1940, Walker and his squadron colleagues of No 616 (South Yorkshire) Auxiliary Squadron were scrambled from Kenley to intercept a raid of 40 enemy bombers approaching Dover. Too low to attack the raiders, the squadron turned north to gain height but were ambushed by a large formation of Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters. Within minutes, three Spitfires had been shot down. As Walker attacked a Bf 109 his Spitfire was hit from behind and he was wounded in the leg. The controls were shot away and Walker was forced to bail out at 20,000ft from his Spitfire MK II, R 6701 He landed in the English Channel very close to a sandbank, which he was able to reach. Shortly afterwards, suffering from hypothermia, he was picked up by a fishing boat. A large crowd cheered as he was landed at Ramsgate, but the badly damaged hospital there was unable to deal with his wound. He was taken to Ramsgate Hospital suffering from hypothermia, he was then transferred to the RAF Hospital at Halton, where they operated to remove the bullet from his ankle. ( a souvenir he kept for the rest of his life ) On May 2nd 1941 he rejoined. Walker returned to hospital at Halton on September 23 1941 and after convalescence at Torquay, he rejoined 1 ADF on November 17. He was posted to 116 Squadron on July 8 1942, on anti-aircraft co-operation duties. He remained with the squadron until July 6 1944. He then went to the Sector Gunnery Flight at Gatwick until October 4, when he rejoined 1 ADF. He served with the unit at various locations until released from the RAF at Uxbridge on September 1 1945, as a Flight Lieutenant and received the Air Efficiency Award. Post-war, he returned to the brewing trade and rose to become chairman of Ind Coope, a role previously held by his father. Sadly Flt Lt William Walker died on October 21st 2012.
Walsh, J. P.
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   Died : 4 / 8 / 1940
Walsh, J. P.

Sergeant J.P.Walsh of No 616 Squadron was killed on August 4th 1940. He spun his Spitfire I (N3271) into the ground from 5,000ft in a practice dogfight near Kirton in Lindsey.
Ward, R. A.
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   Died : 8 / 10 / 1940
Ward, R. A.

Sergeant R.A.Ward of No 66 Squadron was shot down and killed on October 8th 1940. His Spitfire I (N3043) was shot down by a Bf 109 near Rochester, Kent.
Wareing, P. T.
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   Died : 0 / 5 / 1987
Wareing, P. T.

Sergeant P.T.Wareing of No 616 Squadron failed to return on the 25th of August 1940 after combat in his Spitfire I over the Channel. He had been in combat with a Bf 109. He crashed near Calais and was taken prisoner. P.T.Wareing escaped from a P.O.W. camp and returned via Sweden and for his escape was awarded the D.C.M.
Westmoreland, T. E.
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   Died : 25 / 8 / 1940
Westmoreland, T. E.

Missing August 25th 1940**



Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Dennis Jonathan Sims
Historical Notes :
09-11-1941 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
27-01-1942 - Damaged in flying accident.
20-08-1942 - Joined No.331 Sqn with code FN-L.
12-10-1942 - Joined No.453 Sqn RAAF with code FU-B.
31-03-1943 - Joined No.222 Sqn.
19-05-1943 - Joined No.167 Sqn.
08-01-1944 - Joined No.234 Sqn
06-06-1944 - Suffered engine failure and ditched off St Catherine's Point on the Isle of Wight. Flight Sergeant Dennis Jonathan Sims killed.
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Pilots or Aircrew :
Edward Kinder Heywood
Historical Notes :
28-03-1942 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
22-05-1942 - Joined No.316 Sqn.
12-10-1942 - Damaged in flying accident.
16-03-1943 - Joined No.306 Sqn.
03-04-1944 - Joined No.26 Sqn.
23-06-1944 - Shot down by enemy fighter near Criqueville. Flight Lieutenant Edward Kinder Heywood killed.
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Historical Notes :
08-06-1943 - Attacked by Typhoons and damaged.
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
G. J. Bailey
Historical Notes :
18-09-1940 - Damaged in combat with Me109 near Ashford. Sergeant Bailey ok.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
J. S. Morton
Historical Notes :
15-08-1940 - Damaged on operations.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
30-09-1940 - Crashed near Ainmouth. Flying Officer Bacon killed.
Pilots or Aircrew :
P. T. Wareing
Historical Notes :
25-08-1940 - Shot down near Calais. Sergeant Wareing taken prisoner.
Pilots or Aircrew :
H. P. M. Edridge
Historical Notes :
30-08-1940 - Shot down by Me109 and crashed near Barham. Pilot Officer Edridge parachuted to saftey but was injured.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
P. Copeland
Historical Notes :
26-08-1940 - Damaged by Me109 and force landed. Sergeant Copeland injured.
Historical Notes :
01-08-1940 - Damaged on operations, Sgt Ridley OK.
Pilots or Aircrew :
E. E. Males
Historical Notes :
12-08-1940 - Damaged on operations.
18-08-1940 - Damaged by strafing Me109s at Manston.
10-09-1940 - Damaged by return fire from Do17. Undercarriage collapsed during forced landing at Little Hutchings Farm, Etchingham. Pilot Officer Males ok.
Historical Notes :
14-08-1940 - Shot down and force-landed at Wye. Sgt Gardner OK.
Pilots or Aircrew :
A. D. Burt
Historical Notes :
22-07-1940 - Damaged on landing. Sgt Burt ok.
Pilots or Aircrew :
John Swift Bell
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
30-08-1940 - Overshot runway and was damaged.
Pilots or Aircrew :
T. C. Iveson
Historical Notes :
16-09-1940 - Ran out of fuel after combat with Ju88 and ditched into sea at 10.40hrs. Sergeant Iveson rescued.
Pilots or Aircrew :
R. D. Macdonell
Historical Notes :
25-07-1940 - Damaged by Ju88 off Dover. S/Ldr MacDonnell ok.
12-07-1939 - Spitfire L1055 was built to contract 527113/36 by Vickers Armstrong's (Supermarine) Ltd at Woolston and it was first test flown on 12th July 1939. It was delivered to 9 MU at Cosford on 17th July 1939 and then issued to 66 Squadron at Duxford on 22nd September 1939 before being transferred to 616 Squadron at Leconfield on 15th November 1939. Following the unidentified incident at Leconfield on 6th April 1940 it was sent to AST Ltd. at Hamble for repair. On completion of the repairs it was issued to 64 Squadron at Kenley on 2nd July 1940. On 25th July 1940 it was damaged by a Ju88 off Dover. On 29th July 1940 it was inspected by 49 MU at Henlow and dismantled for transport for repair. On 1st August 1940 it was delivered by road to AST Ltd. at Hamble again. On 1st October 1940 repairs were complete and it was delivered to 9 MU at Cosford. On 9th October 1940 it was issued to 1 PRU at Benson. On 5th March 1941 the aircraft took off at Mount Farm in coarse pitch, it failed to become airborne and the pilot swung the aircraft to avoid workmen and crashed. It was seriously damaged and was struck off charge on 10th March 1941.
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
D P Kelly
Historical Notes :
01-09-1943 - Joined No.616 Sqn with the code YQ-F.
21-04-1944 - Hit by flak over Cherbourg. Warrant Officer D P Kelly managed to return the aircraft to base with slight damage. He was wounded in the eye.
09-12-1948 - Struck off.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
J M Cleland
Historical Notes :
14-09-1943 - Joined No.616 Sqn with code YQ-X.
12-06-1944 - Damaged in combat with Me109s and by flak, then abandoned over the English Channel. Flight Lieutenant J M Cleland baled out and was rescued.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
A D Yeardley
Historical Notes :
06-06-1943 - Joined No.124 Sqn with code ON-C.
14-02-1944 - Damaged during combat with Fw190s of JG26 south east of Nieuport. Pilot Officer A D Yeardley returned to base safely.
03-04-1944 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
30-12-1948 - Struck off for high altitude trials.
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
A K Dolton
Historical Notes :
04-10-1943 - Joined No.616 Sqn with code YQ-G.
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
M A Graves
Historical Notes :
14-12-1943 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
10-06-1944 - Suffered engine failure and crashed into the sea 40 miles south of Start Point. Flight Lieutenant M A Graves DFC was injured but rescued by an Air Sea Rescue Walrus.
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
G E Prouting
Historical Notes :
25-12-1943 - Joined No.616 Sqn with code YQ-E.
22-05-1944 - Shot down by flak from train at Folligny Marshaling Yards. Pilot Officer George Edward Prouting killed.
Pilots or Aircrew :
D E Johnston
Historical Notes :
31-01-1944 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
08-04-1944 - Joined No.131 Sqn.
01-04-1944 - Now flying once again with No.616 Sqn and with aircraft code YQ-K, the aircraft crashed near Parham in bad weather after scrambling from Tangmere. Flight Sergeant D E Johnston was killed.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Geoffrey Austin Harrison
Historical Notes :
31-01-1944 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
08-03-1944 - Damaged in flying accident.
12-06-1944 - Collided with Me109 and crashed near Laval. Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Austin Harrison was killed.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Robert Arthur Hart
Historical Notes :
22-05-1944 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
19-06-1944 - Suffered engine failure, stalled and dived into the sea 25 miles south east of Start Point. Warrant Officer Robert Arthur Hart was killed.
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
R. D. Elliott
Historical Notes :
06-09-1940 - Shot down by Me109 near Maidstone. Pilot Officer Elliott parachuted to safety.
Pilots or Aircrew :
Denys Gillam
M. Gray
Historical Notes :
05-09-1940 - Shot down by Me109 over Tunbridge Wells. Sergeant Gray killed.
Historical Notes :
29-07-1940 - Shot down by Me109.
Historical Notes :
12-08-1940 - Damaged by Bf109 near Dover at 08.05hrs. Sgt Gardner injured.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
J. P. Walsh
Historical Notes :
04-08-1940 - Spun into ground near Beverley, Yorkshire. Sgt Walsh killed.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
E. F. St. Aubin
G. E. Moberley
Historical Notes :
26-08-1940 - Shot down by Me109 and crash landed at Eastchurch. Flying Officer St Aubin injured.
Pilots or Aircrew :
Douglas Bader
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :

Historical Notes :
02-04-1942 - Delivered to No 33 MU 18-4-41, assigned to 616 sqd 28-6-41, AST Cv Va M45, assigned to 145 Sqd 24-11-41, transferred to 134 Sqd 20-12-41, transferred to 133 Sqd 29-12-41, air collision with P8595 crashed Epworth Lincs 2-4-42 P/O Wheddon
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
J. P. Lloyd
Historical Notes :
18-09-1940 - Damaged by Me109 near Gravesend. Pilot Officer Lloyd injured.
06-03-1940 - Joined No.92 Sqn.
26-08-1940 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
02-09-1940 - Joined No.72 Sqn.
03-05-1941 - Joined No.111 Sqn.
17-07-1941 - Joined No.132 Sqn.
31-07-1941 - Damaged in flying accident.
09-02-1945 - Struck off.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
John Swift Bell
Historical Notes :
26-08-1940 - Damaged near Dungeness and force landed. Pilot Officer Walker injured.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Roy Marples
M. Ridley
Historical Notes :
26-08-1940 - Shot down by Me109 near Dungeness. Pilot Officer Marples injured.
Pilots or Aircrew :
Frank J. Howell
Historical Notes :
25-09-1940 - Damaged on operations.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
07-08-1940 - Dived into ground during night flying training near Lockington, East Yorkshire.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
11-08-1940 - Crash-landed after takeoff accident. P/O Casson safe.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
William Walker
Historical Notes :
26-08-1940 - Damaged by Me109 and abandoned near Dungeness. Flight Lieutenant William Walker rescued from sea injured - bullet in ankle.
Pilots or Aircrew :
D. S. Smith
Historical Notes :
27-09-1940 - Shot down by Me109 at Wennington. Flying Officer Smith injured.
Pilots or Aircrew :
H. J. Bell-Walker
Historical Notes :
18-09-1940 - Shot down by Me109. Sergeant Bell-Walker injured.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
M. Ridley
Historical Notes :
26-08-1940 - Shot down by Me109 near Dungeness. Sergeant Ridley killed.
Historical Notes :
30-07-1940 - Damaged on operations.
Pilots or Aircrew :
Lionel Harwood Buck Casson
Historical Notes :
01-09-1940 - Damaged by Do17 over Kenley. Pilot Officer Casson ok.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Hugh Dundas
Historical Notes :
22-08-1940 - Damaged by Me109s over Dover and abandoned. Flying Officer Dundas injured.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
T. E. Westmoreland
Historical Notes :
25-08-1940 - Shot down by Me109 near Canterbury. Sergeant Westmoreland missing.
Pilots or Aircrew :
Douglas Bader
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Stanislaw Brzeski
Historical Notes :
20-07-1941 - Joined No.616 Sqn.
01-11-1941 - Joined No.317 Sqn with code JH-Q.
03-05-1942 - During take-off, hit a hole on the runway and undercarriage broke. Aircraft damaged beyond repair.
06-12-1941 - Flown by Polish Ace Stanislaw Brzeski as he claimed a Ju88.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Johnnie Johnson
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
16-08-1940 - Damaged on operations.
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No.616 Sqn RAF
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No.616 Sqn RAF
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Denys Gillam
Historical Notes :
02-09-1940 - Shot down by Me110 near Gravesend. Flight Lieutenant Gillam parachuted to safety.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
John Swift Bell
Historical Notes :
30-08-1940 - Damaged by Me109s and crashed at Wrotham. Pilot Officer J S Bell killed.
Squadrons :
No.616 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
26-09-1940 - Damaged after being shot down by Me109 at Workhouse Cottages, Throwley.
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No.616 Sqn RAF



Known Individual Aircraft of No.616 Sqn RAF :

Type

Serial

Codes

First Flew

Squadron History

Aircrew History

History Notes

Engine

Factory

Spitfire Vb

AA718

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45M

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

AA719

29/08/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

AA734

12/09/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

AA879

27/10/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

AA923

20/10/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire Vb

AA932

30/10/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire Vb

AA936

FN-L
FU-B

30/10/1941

details

details

details

Merlin 45M

High Post

Spitfire Vb

AA965

30/10/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

AA966

30/10/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

AA967

31/10/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

AB190

30/11/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

AB211

24/01/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Spitfire Vc

AB212

22/12/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

AB246

26/11/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

AB266

30/11/1941

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire VI

AB503

31/01/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Spitfire VI

AB506

04/02/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Spitfire VI

AB513

10/02/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

AB516

07/02/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

AB523

12/02/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

AB529

12/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

AB534

07/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

AB795

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AB821

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AB867

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AB961

-

details

details

details

Merlin 45M

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AB973

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD184

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD244

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD248

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45M

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD267

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD268

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45M

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD375

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD456

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD459

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD499

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45M

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD543

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD546

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD559

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD575

DW-Y

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD576

SK-R

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

AD578

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL253

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL256

DW-R

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL258

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL331

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL345

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL367

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL473

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL481

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL546

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL639

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL680

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL716

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45M

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL754

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL978

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BL985

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BM121

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BM314

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BM359

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

BM509

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 45M

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire VI

BR159

13/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR162

18/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR164

14/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR167

07/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR171

09/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR172

13/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR174

17/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR178

19/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR181

21/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR186

YQ-A

24/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR189

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR191

26/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR193

27/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR197

29/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR200

29/03/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR243

02/04/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR247

17/04/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR250

11/04/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR252

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR255

11/04/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR286

16/04/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR289

20/04/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR302

01/05/1942

details

no information

details

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR307

01/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR309

08/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR310

07/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR314

07/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR318

09/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR319

YQ-C

11/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR326

14/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR329

YQ-E

14/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR330

15/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR563

15/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR578

30/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR585

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR588

31/05/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR590

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR595

13/06/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR597

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR598

17/06/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR599

20/06/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR979

25/06/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR983

27/06/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR984

30/06/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BR987

01/07/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS108

04/07/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS111

YQ-P

09/07/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS114

YQ-A

11/07/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS115

YQ-V

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS117

YQ-T

12/07/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS245

YQ-C

14/10/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS253

19/10/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS448

11/10/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS453

11/10/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS460

12/10/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

BS465

11/10/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VI

EN189

18/11/1942

details

no information

no information

Merlin 47

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

EN477

12/02/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 61

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

EN494

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9803

-

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9804

RB-P

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9807

10/10/1938

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9810

RB-S
WZ-R

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9817

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9818

DW- H

28/11/1938

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9819

29/11/1938

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9826

-

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9827

-

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9828

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9829

20/12/1938

details

no information

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9841

QJ-R

11/01/1939

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9846

13/01/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9945

22/04/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9946

24/04/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9947

DW-M

25/04/1939

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9948

JH-H

26/04/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9950

27/04/1939

details

details

details

Merlin II

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9983

18/05/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9984

19/05/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9988

23/05/1939

details

details

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

K9996

31/05/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

L1001

02/06/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

L1012

10/06/1939

details

no information

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

L1028

21/06/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

L1034

28/06/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

L1036

FY-N
GZ-N

28/06/1939

details

details

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

L1055

12/07/1939

details

details

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB762

12/07/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB764

21/07/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB767

YQ-F

13/08/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB768

YQ-X

15/08/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB769

20/08/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB808

ON-C

25/05/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB822

31/05/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB824

05/06/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB885

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB913

YQ-G

17/09/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB914

10/09/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB915

21/09/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB929

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB930

08/10/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MB934

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD100

11/11/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD101

09/11/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD102

12/11/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD104

23/11/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD105

19/11/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD106

25/11/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD107

29/11/1943

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD108

YQ-E

01/12/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD116

YQ-K

14/12/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD121

28/12/1943

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD133

-

details

details

details

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD137

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD140

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD159

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD174

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD177

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 61

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD178

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 61

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD181

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD182

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 61

Eastleigh

Spitfire VII

MD189

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin 64

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3066

KH-N

09/10/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3070

11/10/1939

details

details

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3093

QJ-W

13/10/1939

details

details

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3112

24/10/1939

details

no information

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3124

01/11/1939

details

no information

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3130

03/11/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3269

29/12/1939

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3270

LZ-F

01/01/1940

details

no information

no information

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3271

02/01/1940

details

details

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

N3275

04/01/1940

details

details

details

Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire IIa

P7281

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Morris Motors

Spitfire IIa

P7293

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7327

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7350

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7435

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7443

KL-E

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7447

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7542

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7616

DL-B
FN-T

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7622

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7662

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7694

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7730

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7732

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7736

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7754

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7759

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7771

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7812

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7814

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7815

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7827

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7828

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7829

GW-C

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7837

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7838

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7841

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7846

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7881

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7907

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7966

D-B

-

details

details

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7980

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P7984

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8070

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8145

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8189

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8202

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8232

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8266

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8271

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8272

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8276

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8344

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8347

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8367

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8369

-

details

no information

no information

Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8386

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8389

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8392

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8397

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8399

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8430

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8434

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8438

18/04/1941

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8447

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8500

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8501

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8505

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8506

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8522

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8527

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8534

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8545

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8567

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8570

AN-R

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8576

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8582

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8586

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8588

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8589

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8646

FN-K

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8647

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8649

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8650

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8651

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8658

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIa

P8663

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8665

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8666

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8670

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8690

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8694

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8696

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire IIb

P8701

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Merlin XII

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

P8707

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Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

P8710

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Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

P8755

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Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Vb

P8781

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Merlin 45

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire Ia

P9368

19/02/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

P9383

29/02/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6611

KH-T

16/05/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6632

25/05/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6633

26/05/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6691

03/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6696

05/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6698

06/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6701

06/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6702

07/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6704

07/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6758

14/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6777

21/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6778

21/06/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6890

04/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6926

13/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6963

15/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6966

16/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6980

19/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

R6984

KH-F

19/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire XIV

RB140

-

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Griffon 65

Eastleigh

Spitfire XIV

RB142

14/10/1943

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Griffon 65

Eastleigh

Spitfire XIV

RB149

25/11/1943

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Griffon 65

Eastleigh

Spitfire LFXVI

RW381

-

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Merlin 266

Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory

Spitfire LFXVI

TE478

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Merlin 266

Spitfire Va

W3185

D-B

10/05/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3334

20/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3370

30/05/1941

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Merlin 45

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

W3424

JH-Q

21/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3428

SZ-I

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Merlin 45M

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3432

25/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3433

26/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3435

27/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3456

11/07/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3457

YQ-C

10/07/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3458

11/07/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3460

12/07/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3501

17/06/1941

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Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire Vb

W3502

17/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3503

17/06/1941

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Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire Vb

W3504

20/06/1941

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Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire Vb

W3514

28/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

W3517

19/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

W3519

21/06/1941

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Merlin 55MA

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

W3521

26/06/1941

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Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire Vb

W3525

28/06/1941

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Merlin 45

Chattis Hill

Spitfire Vb

W3560

YT-R

01/07/1941

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Merlin 45

High Post

Spitfire Vb

W3624

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3629

12/07/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3633

16/07/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3654

EB-V

06/08/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Vb

W3655

07/08/1941

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Merlin 45

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4026

KH-J

27/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4030

28/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4055

31/07/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4056

01/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4172

10/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4174

RF-V

11/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4175

11/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4181

12/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4184

13/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4186

14/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4248

20/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4279

EB-C

29/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4328

30/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4329

KH-C

31/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4330

31/08/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4388

07/09/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4477

17/09/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4615

12/10/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Spitfire Ia

X4617

15/10/1940

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Merlin III

Eastleigh

Aircraft for : No.616 Sqn RAF
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Battle



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Manufacturer : Fairey

Battle

14th May 1940 was a bad day for losses for the Fairey battle aircraft and its crews during the Battle for France. Sedan was situated on the east bank of the Meuse River. Its capture would give the Germans a base from which to capture the Meuse bridges and cross the river. On 14 May 1940 the Allied air forces, tried to destroy the bridges to slow down the German advance. During these sorties No 71 Wing RAF lost 10 Fairey Battles and 5 Blenheims No.75 Wing RAF lost 14–18 Battles and No 76 Wing RAF lost 11 Battles. Out of 71 bombers dispatched, 40–44 bombers were lost, meaning a loss rate of 56–62 percent Here is the list of Aircraft shot down and the names of their crews Battle K9189 , GB-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Pilot Officer F H Ridley killed, Sergeant G Atkinson killed, Aircraftsman 1 J S Thomson killed. Battle K9333 , WT-?, - Shot down near Ecly. Pilot Officer H L Oakley ok, Sergeant Martin ok, Aircraftsman 1 Presto ok. Battle K9342 , GB-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Pilot Officer F A G Lascelles ok, Sergeant Ordway ok, Aircraftsman 1 Weir ok. Battle K9343 , MQ-?, - Crashed near Sedan. Sergeant V H Moseley killed, Sergeant S D Hibberd killed, Corporal H F Little killed. Battle K9383 , MQ-?, - Damaged by enemy but returned to base. Abandoned during fall of France. Sergeant E E Hopkins ok, Sergeant J Callaghan ok, Aircraftsman 1 D Barber ok. Battle K9483 , JN-?, - Crashed near Sedan. Pilot Officer A F Posselt killed, Sergeant D J Bowen killed, Aircraftsman 2 N V Vano killed. Battle L4946 , JN-?, - Crashed near Douchery. Flying Officer J Ing killed, Sergeant J D Turner killed, Aircraftsman 1 W J Nolan killed. Battle L4950 , PH-V, - Crashed near Sedan. Flying Officer E R D Vaughan killed, Sergeant C Shelton-Jones killed, Aircraftsman 1 J D Wright taken prisoner. Battle L4952 , PH-X, - Shot down near Sedan. Flight Lieutenant G D Clancey taken prisoner, Sergeant K Alderson killed, Aircraftsman 1 R T Ainsworth killed. Battle L5188 , PH-C, - Lost near Sedan. Sergeant H R W Winkler taken prisoner, Sergeant M D Smalley taken prisoner, Aircraftsman 1 L R Clarke taken prisoner. Battle L5190? , PM-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Flying Officer T B Fitzgerald injured, Corporal Madkins ok. (Note Flying Officer Fitzgerald may not have been in this aircraft but instead P2191.) Battle L5230 , GB-?, - Lost without trace around Sedan. Flight Lieutenant H C Sammels killed, Sergeant F B Abbott killed, Leading Aircraftsman R D Hughes killed. Battle L5232 , HA-?, - Shot down at Sauville. Pilot Officer W A R Harris injured but returned to unit, Sergeant N B Herriot killed, Aircraftsman 1 W Robinson killed. Battle L5233 , RH-?, - Returned to base damaged and was subsequently abandoned during the fall of France. Battle L5235 , HA-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Pilot Officer A M Imrie taken prisoner, Leading Aircraftsman A J Taylor killed. Battle L5238 , GB-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Flight Lieutenant R N Wall killed, Sergeant A C Morgan killed, Leading Aircraftsman H Hatton killed. Battle L5250 , GB-?, - Force landed and abandoned at Suipped. Pilot Officer D C F Murray ok, Sergeant Hemingway ok, Aircraftsman 1 Hill ok. Battle L5422 , HA-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Flying Officer J F R Crane killed, Aircraftsman 1 T W Holloway taken prisoner. Battle L5438 , MQ-?, - Crashed near Sedan. Flight Sergeant W A Dunn killed, Sergeant A F Sedgewick killed, Aircraftsman 2 M B Millar killed. Battle L5516 , PM-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Pilot Officer V A Cunningham ok, Aircraftsman 1 J Johnson ok. Battle L5517 , WT-?, - Crashed near Sedan. Flight Lieutenant K R Rogers killed. Battle L5523 , GB-?, - Crashed near Sedan. Pilot Officer H E White killed, Sergeant G A Cartwright killed, Aircraftsman 1 J Potter killed. Battle L5581 , RH-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Sergeant W G Ross killed, Sergeant F E Beames killed, Leading Aircraftsman J H K Gegg killed. Battle L5585 Mk.1 , GB-?, - Shot down and crashed behind enemy lines Battle P2182 , JN-?, - Shot down near Douzy. Flight Sergeant J Boon killed, Sergeant J D F Williams killed, Aircraftsman 1 S Martin killed.14May1940Battle P2191 , PM-?, - Shot down by an Me109 near Sedan. Sergeant G Beardsley ok, Leading Aircraftsman G F Lewis ok. (Note Sergeant Beardsley may not have been in this aircraft, but in L5190.)14May1940Battle P2246 , WT-?, - Shot down and crash landed behind enemy lines. Squadron Leader J F Hobler injured but evaded capture, Sergeant R V T Kitto evaded capture, Corporal D J Barbrooke evaded capture.14May1940Battle P2267 , MQ-?, - Shot down near Sedan. Squadron Leader C E S Lockett taken prisoner, Sergeant F J Percival killed, Corporal R S Clark killed.14May1940Battle P2324 , HA-?, - Shot down by ground fire near Sedan. Flying Officer D A J Foster taken prisoner, Aircraftsman 1 T J Bryan taken prisoner.14May1940Battle P2333 , WT-?, - Crashed near Sedan. Sergeant A N Spear evaded capture, Sergeant J Brookes killed, Leading Aircraftsman R H Nugent killed.14May1940Battle P2360 , HA-?, - Lost without trace near Sedan. Pilot Officer R T L Buttery killed, Aircraftsman 2 W C Waterston killed.14May1940Battle P5229 , PH-O, - Shot down near Sedan. Sergeant A G Johnson killed, Sergeant E F White killed, Aircraftsman 1 F T Spencer taken prisoner. Battle P5232 , JN-?, - Crashed near Sedan. Flight Sergeant G T Barker killed, Sergeant J D F Williams killed, Leading Aircraftsman A K Summerson evaded capture.

Gauntlet

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Manufacturer : Gloster

Gauntlet

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Hind



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Manufacturer : Hawker
Production Began : 1935

Hind

The Hawker Hind entered service with the Royal Air Force in November1935 and eventually 20 RAF bomber squadrons equipped with Hawker Hinds. Many Hinds were also sold to foreign customers including Afghanistan, the Irish Free State, Latvia, Persia (Iran), Portugal, South Africa, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. The Hawker Hind was gradually phased out of frontline service from 1936 onwards and replaced by the Fairey Battle and Bristol Blenheim. At the outbreak of world war two only 613 squadorn was still equipped with Hawker Hinds in the roll of Army co-operation before re-equipping the Hawker Hector in November 1939. The Hawker Hind became a training aircraft from 1938 being the next step up from basic training on Tiger Moths. In 1941, Hinds flew combat missions in their original role as light bombers. South African Hinds were employed against Italian forces in Kenya, Yugoslav Hinds were used against the Germans and Italians.

Meteor



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Manufacturer : Gloster
Production Began : 1944
Number Built : 3947

Meteor

The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet fighter and the Allies' first operational jet. Designed by George Carter, and built by the Gloster Aircraft Company, Armstrong-Whitworth, the Meteor first flew in 1943 and commenced operations on 27 July 1944 with 616 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The Gloster Meteor was not an aerodynamically advanced aircraft but the Gloster design team succeeded in producing an effective jet fighter that served the RAF and other air forces for decades. Meteors saw action with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the Korean War and other air forces used the Meteor. The Royal Danish Air Force, The Belgian Air Force and Isreali Air Force kept the Meteor in service until the early 1970's. A Total of 3947 meteors were built and two Meteors, WL419 and WA638, remain in service with the Martin-Baker company as ejection seat testbeds.

Mosquito



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Manufacturer : De Havilland
Production Began : 1940
Retired : 1955
Number Built : 7781

Mosquito

Used as a night fighter, fighter bomber, bomber and Photo-reconnaissance, with a crew of two, Maximum speed was 425 mph, at 30,300 feet, 380mph at 17,000ft. and a ceiling of 36,000feet, maximum range 3,500 miles. the Mosquito was armed with four 20mm Hospano cannon in belly and four .303 inch browning machine guns in nose. Coastal strike aircraft had eight 3-inch Rockets under the wings, and one 57mm shell gun in belly. The Mossie at it was known made its first flight on 25th November 1940, and the mosquito made its first operational flight for the Royal Air Force as a reconnaissance unit based at Benson. In early 1942, a modified version (mark II) operated as a night fighter with 157 and 23 squadron's. In April 1943 the first De Haviland Mosquito saw service in the Far east and in 1944 The Mosquito was used at Coastal Command in its strike wings. Bomber Commands offensive against Germany saw many Mosquitos, used as photo Reconnaissance aircraft, Fighter Escorts, and Path Finders. The Mosquito stayed in service with the Royal Air Force until 1955. and a total of 7781 mosquito's were built.

Oxford

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Manufacturer : Airspeed
Production Began : 0
Retired : 0
Number Built : 6695

Oxford

The Oxford was built by Airspeed (4,960), De Havilland (1,515), Percival Aircraft (1,525) and the Standard Motor Group (750) during WW2. It was capable of training pilots, navigators, air gunners, radio operators and flight engineers. As well as equipping service flying schools in Great Britain, they spread out all over the globe, training aircrew in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, and Southern Rhodesia. Nearly 50% of all aircrew who served in the RAF, RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF went through the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, The Oxford was the preferred trainer for the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), which sent thousands of potential aircrew to Canada for training. 27 Oxfords were on the strength of No 4 Flying Training School RAF Habbaniya, Iraq in early 1941 and some were converted locally, for use as light bombers to help in the defence of the School against Iraqi forces. Airspeed Ltd was founded by Neville Shute Norway in 1931. N.S. Norway had trained as an aeronautical engineer, and worked under Barnes Wallis (of ‘Bouncing Bomb’ fame) at Vickers Ltd. on the successful R.100 airship. His first design for the new company was the Airspeed A.S.6 Envoy, he was responsible for devising a retractable undercarriage for the Envoy, and it enjoyed both civil and military success – an Envoy served in ‘The King’s Flight’, and was used to convey members of the Royal Family, and the South African Air Force ordered a batch of seven ‘Convertible Envoys’ which could be fitted with an Armstrong Whitworth gun turret and carriers for small bombs, as needed. In 1941, the aviatrix Amy Johnson went missing in an Airspeed Oxford, presumably crashing into the Thames Estuary. After the war, 152 surplus Oxfords were converted into small 6-seat commercial airliners called the AS.65 Consul. A few Oxfords were acquired by the Hellenic Air Force and used during the Greek Civil War by No. 355 Squadron RHAF. Although the Oxford was equipped with fixed-pitch wooden or Fairey-Reed metal propellers, the cockpit contained a propeller pitch lever, which had to be moved from "Coarse" to "Fine" for landing. This was to reinforce this important step for trainee pilots. Oxfords continued to serve the Royal Air Force as trainers and light transports until the last was withdrawn from service in 1956. Some were sold for use by overseas air arms, including the Royal Belgian Air Force.

Spitfire



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Manufacturer : Supermarine
Production Began : 1936
Retired : 1948
Number Built : 20351

Spitfire

Royal Air Force fighter aircraft, maximum speed for mark I Supermarine Spitfire, 362mph up to The Seafire 47 with a top speed of 452mph. maximum ceiling for Mk I 34,000feet up to 44,500 for the mark XIV. Maximum range for MK I 575 miles . up to 1475 miles for the Seafire 47. Armament for the various Marks of Spitfire. for MK I, and II . eight fixed .303 browning Machine guns, for MKs V-IX and XVI two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 browning machine guns. and on later Marks, six to eight Rockets under the wings or a maximum bomb load of 1,000 lbs. Designed by R J Mitchell, The proto type Spitfire first flew on the 5th March 1936. and entered service with the Royal Air Force in August 1938, with 19 squadron based and RAF Duxford. by the outbreak of World war two, there were twelve squadrons with a total of 187 spitfires, with another 83 in store. Between 1939 and 1945, a large variety of modifications and developments produced a variety of MK,s from I to XVI. The mark II came into service in late 1940, and in March 1941, the Mk,V came into service. To counter the Improvements in fighters of the Luftwaffe especially the FW190, the MK,XII was introduced with its Griffin engine. The Fleet Air Arm used the Mk,I and II and were named Seafires. By the end of production in 1948 a total of 20,351 spitfires had been made and 2408 Seafires. The most produced variant was the Spitfire Mark V, with a total of 6479 spitfires produced. The Royal Air Force kept Spitfires in front line use until April 1954.




Last edited : 12:09, March 18, 2013
Last editor : kc
Latest No.616 Sqn RAF Artwork Releases !
616 (South Yorkshire) Squadron Gloster Meteor Mk.1 EE218.  Flown by Warrant Officer Sid Woodacre over Kent, August 1944.  No.616 Sqn was chosen as the first unit to equip with the Gloster Meteor jet fighter - thus becoming the first RAF Jet Squadron.

Meteoric Victory by Tom Marchant. (PC)


Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia N3093 of 616 Sqn RAF by Keith Woodcock. (PC)
 Spitfires of 616 Squadron scramble from RAF Kenley during the heavy fighting of the Battle of Britain, late August 1940.  Below them a Hurricane of 253 Squadron, sharing the same base, is being prepared for its next vital mission at a distant dispersal.  All through the long summer of 1940, as Britain stood alone, a small band of fighter pilots took part in the greatest aerial battle in history.  Day after day the men of Fighter Command valiantly took to the air to defend their country from the Luftwaffe and the threat of German invasion and Nazi tyranny.  Outnumbered, but never out-fought, they fought to the point of exhaustion and, in doing so, paid a heavy price.  But they won.

We All Stand Together by Robert Taylor.
 Spitfires of No.616 Squadron, September 1940.  The aircraft nearest is K4330 QJ-G, the mount of Johnnie Johnson.

The New Knights by David Pentland. (P)

No.616 Sqn RAF Artwork



Supermarine Spitfire MKVb W3458 YQ-X. by M A Kinnear.


Gloster Meteor Mk F.1 EE227 YQ-Y. by M A Kinnear.


Clipped Signature - Johnnie Johnson.


Clipped Signature - Tony Iveson.


Clipped Signature - Buck Casson.


Clipped Signature - Ralph Roberts.


We All Stand Together by Robert Taylor.


The New Knights by David Pentland. (P)


Escort by Keith Woodcock.


Inspiration by John Young.

Summer of 41 by Tom Marchant.


Meteoric Victory by Tom Marchant. (PC)


Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia N3093 of 616 Sqn RAF by Keith Woodcock.

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