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No.101 Sqn RAF

Name : No.101 Sqn RAF Founded : 12th July 1917 Country : UK More Details : Mens agitat molem - Mind over matter Known Code Letters : , SR, LU, MW,

No 101 Squadron was formed on 12th July 1917 and based at South Farnborough. The squadron was commanded by Major The Hon L J E Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, and by the end of July the squadron was sent to France where 101 Squadron was to become the second specialist night-bomber unit in the Royal Flying Corps. 101 Squadron was equipped with the FE2b two-seat pusher bi-plane and on the 20th September 1917 began flying night bombing missions during the Battle of Menin Ridge. 101 1quadron continued night bombing missions during the 3rd Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Cambrai. 101 squadron attacked several German long-range night bomber airfields during February 1918 and these missions were among the first offensive counter air operations and up until the end of the war continued bombing missions. After the First World War 101 squadron were based in Belgium until March 1919 when returning to Britian and disbanded on the 31st December. No.101 squadron reformed on the 21st March 1928 at RAF Bircham Newton and in March 1929 the squadron was issued with the new bomber the Boulton and Paul Sidestrand. The squadron moved to RAF Andover iIn October 1929 where it remained until December 1934 when 101 squadron moved to RAF Bicester and issued with the the improved Boulton Paul Overstrand, which featured the first powered gun turret in RAF aircraft as well as othe rmodifications including more powerful engines. The Boulton Paul Overstrand is displayed on 101 Squadron's official badge. In June 1938 No 101 Squadron re-equipped with Bristol Blenheim and was stationed now at RAF West Raynham in May 1939, as part of No 2 Group, Bomber Command. When World War Two broke out 101 Squadron were stationed at RAF Brize Norton, but returned to West Raynham. It was not until the fall of France when the squadron became operational but suffered a set back when its officer commanding, Wg Cdr J H Hargroves, and his crew were lost on its first bombing mission on 5th July 1940. During the Battle of Britain 101 Squadron Blenhiems carried out bombing missions against the German barges in French ports as well as German airfields in France. Another OC 101 Squadron, Wg Cdr D Addenbrooke, was lost on the 3rd April while taking part in a raid on French ports just 3 days after taking command. 101 Squadron were re-equipped with the Vickers Wellington in April 1940 and were based at RAF Oakington and became part of No 3 Group bomber command. On the 24th July 101 Squadron lost its first Wellington on a raid against Brest. Ten Wellingtons of 101 Squadron took part in the first 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne, but losses began to mount and between July and September the Squadron lost 20 Wellingtons with 86 aircrew killed. In September 101 Squadron moved to RAF Holme-on-Spalding-Moor in Septmber 1942 and became the first operational Avro Lancaster squadron in No 1 Group.Bomber Command. 101 squadron moved to its final wartime base, RAF Ludford Magna on 15th June 1943. 101 Squadrons Lancasters took part in the raids on Hamburg and the raid on the secret German rocket site at Peenemunde. Over the winter of 1943-1944 No.101 squadron took part in the raid on Berlin but suffered high casualties. On the 31st March 1944, during the Nuremberg Raid, 101 Squadron lost 7 Lancasters and crews out of 26 dispatched. In the spring and summer of 1944 101 squadron attacked targets in France in preparation for and support of the allied invasion of Normandy. On D-Day, the squadron used "ABC" to jam nightfighter controllers to protect the British airborne landings. After D-Day 101 squadron continued raids on German cities with their last bombing mission on Berchtesgarden on 25th April 1945. 101 bomber squadron suffered the highest casualties of any Royal Air Force Squadron during the Second World War, losing 1176 aircrew killed in action. In October 1945, the Squadron moved to RAF Binbrook and later equipped with Avro Lincolns. In May 1952 101 squadorn became the first bomber squadron to receive the first Jet Bomber the English Electric Canberra B2 and in 1954 were stationed in Malaya carrying out bombing misisons against terrorist targets. In October 1956 during the Suez crisis to Malta for Operation MUSKETEER bombing raids against Egypt befroe being disbanded in February 1957 but in 1959 101 squadron was reformed and re equipped with the new Avro Vulcan B1 and the first squadorn to be armed with the British H Bomb, In 1961 101 squadron moved to RAF Waddington. In 1968 the squadron was equipped with the new Vulcan B2 . In 1982,101 Squadron Vulcans took part in Operation CORPORATE, during the Falklands War. A 101 Squadron crew carried out the first and last Operation BLACKBUCK Vulcan conventional bombing raids on Argentinean forces occupying Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands. These 8,000 mile round trip missions required extensive use of Air to Air refuelling. After the Falklands war 101 squadron was equipped with VC10s and supplied fighter aircraft with air to air refuelling during all major conflicts form Bosnia, to Operation Desert Storm and continues today in this role.

Known Service Details :
Pilot or Aircrew	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
D. Addenbrooks	Wing Commander	unknown	4th April 1941		Blenheim	N3552	Killed in Action
Leslie Airey	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	14th March 1943	Lancaster	ED377
James Fortune Bain	Sergeant	unknown	20th March 1943	04th January 1943	Lancaster	ED373 ED377 W4313 ED446	Killed in Action
G. B. H. Birdsell	Sergeant	unknown	4th April 1941		Blenheim	T2439	Killed in Action
E. E. Blomeley	Sergeant	unknown	4th April 1941		Blenheim	N3552	Killed in Action
C. R. Brown	Pilot Officer	unknown	19th March 1941		Blenheim	R3846	Killed in Action
T. I. Burrows	Sergeant	unknown	4th April 1941		Blenheim	T2439	Killed in Action
P. E. G. Cammaerts	Sergeant	unknown	31st March 1941		Blenheim	T2281	Killed in Action
G. Collis	Pilot Officer	unknown	19th March 1941		Blenheim	R3846	Killed in Action
Charles William Cooke	Sergeant	unknown	9th September 1940		Blenheim	R2788	Killed in Action
Cyril James Day	Sergeant	unknown	9th September 1940		Blenheim	R2788	Killed in Action
E. W. De 'ath	Sergeant	unknown	2nd February 1941		Blenheim	N3570	Killed in Action
George Frederick Dove	Flight Sergeant	unknown	unknown	23rd January 1943 14th February 1943	Lancaster	ED377
W. J. Fenton	Pilot Officer	unknown	4th April 1941		Blenheim	N3552	Killed in Action
Frederick William Gates	Flying Officer	unknown	5th May 1943	11th January 1943	Lancaster	ED377	Killed in Action
George Harris		unknown	unknown		Lancaster
Dick Haven		unknown	unknown
Ivan Henry Hazard	Sergeant	unknown	20th March 1943	04th January 1943	Lancaster Lancaster	ED373 ED377 W4313 ED446	Killed in Action
Terence Jenkins	Sergeant	unknown	20th March 1943	09th January 1943	Lancaster	ED446 W4313	Killed in Action
L. E. Kiddle	Sergeant	unknown	31st March 1941		Blenheim	T2281	Killed in Action
Kniveton	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	30th March 1941	Blenheim	T2281
Langrish	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	02nd February 1941	Blenheim	N3570
G. Loughlin	Pilot Officer	unknown	19th March 1941		Blenheim	R3846	Killed in Action
Eric Macey		unknown	unknown		Vulcan
P W Moffatt	Sergeant	unknown	14th February 1943	04th January 1943	Lancaster	ED377 W4313 ED373	Taken prisoner?
William Corfield Morris	Pilot Officer	unknown	20th March 1943		Lancaster	ED446	Killed in Action
H. R. Perry	Sergeant	unknown	4th April 1941		Blenheim	T2439	Killed in Action
Plunkett	LAC	unknown	unknown	02nd February 1941	Blenheim	N3570
H. F. Rampley	Sergeant	unknown	3rd February 1941		Blenheim	N3570
Harry Alfred Rideout	Sergeant	unknown	20th March 1943	09th January 1943	Lancaster	ED446 W4313	Killed in Action
Robert Nettleton Spencer	Sergeant	unknown	9th September 1940		Blenheim	R2788	Killed in Action
Raymond Henry Thompson	Flying Officer	unknown	20th March 1943		Lancaster	ED446	Killed in Action
Lawrence Edward Victor Webb	Sergeant	unknown	20th March 1943	04th January 1943	Lancaster	ED446 ED377	Killed in Action
William Ernest Williams	Sergeant	unknown	20th March 1943	04th January 1943	Lancaster	ED377 ED446 ED373 W4313	Killed in Action

Pilots and Aircrew for : No.101 Sqn RAF
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Name	Info
Addenbrooks, D. Click the name above to see a profile of Addenbrooks, D.    Died : 4 / 4 / 1941	Addenbrooks, D.
Airey, Leslie Click the name above to see a profile of Airey, Leslie	Airey, Leslie On the night of 14th February, 1943, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove, Sergeant William Ernest Williams, Sergeant James Fortune Bain and Sergeant Leslie Airey were members of the crew of Lancaster Mk.III ED377 of No.101 Sqn captained by Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard, which was detailed to attack Milan. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bombs which had failed to release and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. The fuselage became a mass of flames reaching through the mid-upper turret manned by Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes and ducts commenced to explode in all directions. In the face of an appalling situation, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove coolly remained at his post. Although he was burned about the hands and face, he manned his guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker, which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner and succeeded in destroying it. Disregarding the roaring flames, he then descended from his turret and went to the assistance of Sergeant Leslie Airey, the rear gunner, who had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turret. The situation had become extremely critical and Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard ordered the crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. When informed that one of his comrades was helpless he decided, in spite of the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forced landing. Meanwhile, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, assisted by Sergeant William Ernest Williams and Sergeant James Fortune Bain bravely tackled the fire with extinguishers and succeeded in getting it under control. The aircraft was now down to 800 feet but, as the fire had subsided. Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard quickly decided to attempt to fly the badly damaged bomber home. He regained height and displaying fine airmanship crossed the Alps in safety, although one engine failed whilst so doing. On the remainder of the journey Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates rendered valuable assistance to his captain and frequently ministered to his wounded comrade, although this necessitated clambering over a hole in the floor of the aircraft in darkness. Aided by the skilful navigation of Sergeant William Ernest Williams and good work by Sergeant James Fortune Bain, the flight engineer, Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard succeeded in flying the seriously damaged aircraft back to this country. In circumstances of the greatest danger, this aircraft crew displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force.
Arndell, Idris Taff Click the name above to see a profile of Arndell, Idris Taff	Arndell, Idris Taff Volunteered for aircrew at age 17 and was called up just before his eighteenth birthday for Wireless Operator and air gunnery training. Later joined No.101 Squadron serving with Rusty Waughman and sharing in at least two near fatal mid-air incidents. Idris went on to fly with Wg Cdr Alexander on the last of the Battle of Berlin missions, completing his tour on 4th June 1944. He later returned to operational duties, including the Manna relief drops and the last raid over Bertesgarten.
Bain, James Fortune Click the name above to see a profile of Bain, James Fortune    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Bain, James Fortune On the night of 14th February, 1943, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove, Sergeant William Ernest Williams, Sergeant James Fortune Bain and Sergeant Leslie Airey were members of the crew of Lancaster Mk.III ED377 of No.101 Sqn captained by Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard, which was detailed to attack Milan. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bombs which had failed to release and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. The fuselage became a mass of flames reaching through the mid-upper turret manned by Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes and ducts commenced to explode in all directions. In the face of an appalling situation, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove coolly remained at his post. Although he was burned about the hands and face, he manned his guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker, which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner and succeeded in destroying it. Disregarding the roaring flames, he then descended from his turret and went to the assistance of Sergeant Leslie Airey, the rear gunner, who had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turret. The situation had become extremely critical and Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard ordered the crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. When informed that one of his comrades was helpless he decided, in spite of the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forced landing. Meanwhile, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, assisted by Sergeant William Ernest Williams and Sergeant James Fortune Bain bravely tackled the fire with extinguishers and succeeded in getting it under control. The aircraft was now down to 800 feet but, as the fire had subsided. Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard quickly decided to attempt to fly the badly damaged bomber home. He regained height and displaying fine airmanship crossed the Alps in safety, although one engine failed whilst so doing. On the remainder of the journey Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates rendered valuable assistance to his captain and frequently ministered to his wounded comrade, although this necessitated clambering over a hole in the floor of the aircraft in darkness. Aided by the skilful navigation of Sergeant William Ernest Williams and good work by Sergeant James Fortune Bain, the flight engineer, Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard succeeded in flying the seriously damaged aircraft back to this country. In circumstances of the greatest danger, this aircraft crew displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force. He was killed aged 21 on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed during an air test, coming down on the beach at Atwick, Yorkshire. Son of Alexander and Jeanie Curtis Bain, Rutherglen.
Birdsell, G. B. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Birdsell, G. B. H.    Died : 4 / 4 / 1941	Birdsell, G. B. H.
Blomeley, E. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Blomeley, E. E.    Died : 4 / 4 / 1941	Blomeley, E. E.
Bloor, G E Click the name above to see a profile of Bloor, G E    Died : 19 / 7 / 1940	Bloor, G E
Booth, P W Click the name above to see a profile of Booth, P W    Died : 25 / 9 / 1940	Booth, P W
Brown, C. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Brown, C. R.    Died : 19 / 3 / 1941	Brown, C. R.
Burrows, T. I. Click the name above to see a profile of Burrows, T. I.    Died : 4 / 4 / 1941	Burrows, T. I.
Cammaerts, P. E. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Cammaerts, P. E. G.    Died : 31 / 3 / 1941	Cammaerts, P. E. G.
Carbine, J Click the name above to see a profile of Carbine, J	Carbine, J
Chelmick, A G Click the name above to see a profile of Chelmick, A G	Chelmick, A G
Collis, G. Click the name above to see a profile of Collis, G.    Died : 19 / 3 / 1941	Collis, G.
Cooke, Charles William Click the name above to see a profile of Cooke, Charles William    Died : 9 / 9 / 1940	Cooke, Charles William Killed aged 26 on 9th September 1940 when his Blenheim Mk.IV R2788 of No.101 Sqn was lost. His name is on the Runnymede Memorial. Son of John Henry and Esther Agnes Cooke, of Whippingham, Isle of Wight; husband of Gertrude Cooke.
Cowan, Alexander Alec Click the name above to see a profile of Cowan, Alexander Alec	Cowan, Alexander Alec Joined the RAF in 1941 and qualified as a navigator in December 1942 after training in the USA and Canada. He joined Rusty Waughman's crew in July 1943 and completed his tour of operations with him on No.101 Squadron in June 1944. A subsequent posting to Transport Command led to many years spent flying around the world. He retired from the RAF in 1977 after a service career spent mostly on flying, examining and instructional duties.
Day, Cyril James Click the name above to see a profile of Day, Cyril James    Died : 9 / 9 / 1940	Day, Cyril James Killed aged 31 when his Blenheim Mk.IV R2788 of No.101 Sqn was lost. His name is on the Runnymede Memorial. Husband of Harriet Martha Day.
De 'ath, E. W. Click the name above to see a profile of De 'ath, E. W.    Died : 2 / 2 / 1941	De 'ath, E. W. Sergeant E.W.De 'ath of No.101 Squadron was killed on February 2nd 1941. His Blenheim (N3570) crashed onto the beach.
Dodd, E L Click the name above to see a profile of Dodd, E L    Died : 19 / 7 / 1940	Dodd, E L
Dove, George Frederick Click the name above to see a profile of Dove, George Frederick	Dove, George Frederick On the night of 14th February, 1943, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove, Sergeant William Ernest Williams, Sergeant James Fortune Bain and Sergeant Leslie Airey were members of the crew of an aircraft captained by Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard, which was detailed to attack Milan. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bombs which had failed to release and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. The fuselage became a mass of flames reaching through the mid-upper turret manned by Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes and ducts commenced to explode in all directions. In the face of an appalling situation, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove coolly remained at his post. Although he was burned about the hands and face, he manned his guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker, which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner and succeeded in destroying it. Disregarding the roaring flames, he then descended from his turret and went to the assistance of Sergeant Leslie Airey, the rear gunner, who had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turret. The situation had become extremely critical and Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard ordered the crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. When informed that one of his comrades was helpless he decided, in spite of the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forced landing. Meanwhile, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, assisted by Sergeant William Ernest Williams and Sergeant James Fortune Bain bravely tackled the fire with extinguishers and succeeded in getting it under control. The aircraft was now down to 800 feet but, as the fire had subsided. Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard quickly decided to attempt to fly the badly damaged bomber home. He regained height and displaying fine airmanship crossed the Alps in safety, although one engine failed whilst so doing. On the remainder of the journey Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates rendered valuable assistance to his captain and frequently ministered to his wounded comrade, although this necessitated clambering over a hole in the floor of the aircraft in darkness. Aided by the skilful navigation of Sergeant William Ernest Williams and good work by Sergeant James Fortune Bain, the flight engineer, Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard succeeded in flying the seriously damaged aircraft back to this country. In circumstances of the greatest danger, this aircraft crew displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force. He had previously been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during his time with No.10 Sqn.
Ducker, F E R Click the name above to see a profile of Ducker, F E R    Died : 19 / 7 / 1940	Ducker, F E R
Fenton, W. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Fenton, W. J.    Died : 4 / 4 / 1941	Fenton, W. J.
Gates, Frederick William Click the name above to see a profile of Gates, Frederick William    Died : 5 / 5 / 1943	Gates, Frederick William On the night of 14th February, 1943, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove, Sergeant William Ernest Williams, Sergeant James Fortune Bain and Sergeant Leslie Airey were members of the crew of Lancaster Mk.III ED377 of No.101 Sqn captained by Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard, which was detailed to attack Milan. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bombs which had failed to release and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. The fuselage became a mass of flames reaching through the mid-upper turret manned by Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes and ducts commenced to explode in all directions. In the face of an appalling situation, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove coolly remained at his post. Although he was burned about the hands and face, he manned his guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker, which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner and succeeded in destroying it. Disregarding the roaring flames, he then descended from his turret and went to the assistance of Sergeant Leslie Airey, the rear gunner, who had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turret. The situation had become extremely critical and Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard ordered the crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. When informed that one of his comrades was helpless he decided, in spite of the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forced landing. Meanwhile, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, assisted by Sergeant William Ernest Williams and Sergeant James Fortune Bain bravely tackled the fire with extinguishers and succeeded in getting it under control. The aircraft was now down to 800 feet but, as the fire had subsided. Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard quickly decided to attempt to fly the badly damaged bomber home. He regained height and displaying fine airmanship crossed the Alps in safety, although one engine failed whilst so doing. On the remainder of the journey Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates rendered valuable assistance to his captain and frequently ministered to his wounded comrade, although this necessitated clambering over a hole in the floor of the aircraft in darkness. Aided by the skilful navigation of Sergeant William Ernest Williams and good work by Sergeant James Fortune Bain, the flight engineer, Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard succeeded in flying the seriously damaged aircraft back to this country. In circumstances of the greatest danger, this aircraft crew displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force. He was killed on 5th May 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED608 of No.101 Sqn returned to base badly damaged by flak and crashed on landing.
Harris, George Click the name above to see a profile of Harris, George	Harris, George Flew on Lancasters with 101 Squadron special duties.
Haven, Dick Click the name above to see a profile of Haven, Dick	Haven, Dick Joining the RAF in 1951 he was a pilot on Canberras, Valiants and Vulcan B.2s serving with 27, 12, 101, 44, 9 and 35 Squadrons including time as Chief Flying Instructor.
Hazard, Ivan Henry Click the name above to see a profile of Hazard, Ivan Henry    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Hazard, Ivan Henry On the night of 14th February, 1943, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove, Sergeant William Ernest Williams, Sergeant James Fortune Bain and Sergeant Leslie Airey were members of the crew of Lancaster Mk.III ED377 of No.101 Sqn captained by Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard, which was detailed to attack Milan. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bombs which had failed to release and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. The fuselage became a mass of flames reaching through the mid-upper turret manned by Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes and ducts commenced to explode in all directions. In the face of an appalling situation, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove coolly remained at his post. Although he was burned about the hands and face, he manned his guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker, which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner and succeeded in destroying it. Disregarding the roaring flames, he then descended from his turret and went to the assistance of Sergeant Leslie Airey, the rear gunner, who had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turret. The situation had become extremely critical and Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard ordered the crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. When informed that one of his comrades was helpless he decided, in spite of the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forced landing. Meanwhile, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, assisted by Sergeant William Ernest Williams and Sergeant James Fortune Bain bravely tackled the fire with extinguishers and succeeded in getting it under control. The aircraft was now down to 800 feet but, as the fire had subsided. Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard quickly decided to attempt to fly the badly damaged bomber home. He regained height and displaying fine airmanship crossed the Alps in safety, although one engine failed whilst so doing. On the remainder of the journey Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates rendered valuable assistance to his captain and frequently ministered to his wounded comrade, although this necessitated clambering over a hole in the floor of the aircraft in darkness. Aided by the skilful navigation of Sergeant William Ernest Williams and good work by Sergeant James Fortune Bain, the flight engineer, Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard succeeded in flying the seriously damaged aircraft back to this country. In circumstances of the greatest danger, this aircraft crew displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force. He was killed aged 22 on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed on Altwick beach, Yorkshire, during an Air Test. He is buried in Oxford (Wolvercote) Cemetery. Son of Stanley Cecil John and Dora Hazard, Oxford.
Homes, Ronald Click the name above to see a profile of Homes, Ronald	Homes, Ronald Joined the RAF in March 1942 and after initial training, went to Terrell, Texas, USA for his flying training, where he gained his wings in May 1943. He returned to the UK and joined the Special Operations No. 101 Sqdn. in May 1944, going on to complete 32 Ops. over Europe. After his bombing tour he converted onto Dakotas, joined No. 238 Sqdn. and flew out to India and Burma, then on to Australia and the South Pacific. After the Japanese surrender he joined 1315 Flight and flew up to Japan with the occupation forces.
Jenkins, Terence Click the name above to see a profile of Jenkins, Terence    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Jenkins, Terence Killed aged 22 on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed on the beach at Atwick, Yorkshire, during an air test. Son of Joseph and Ann Jenkins. Husband of Grace M Jenkins, of Maesteg
Kiddle, L. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Kiddle, L. E.    Died : 31 / 3 / 1941	Kiddle, L. E.
Kniveton, Click the name above to see a profile of Kniveton,	Kniveton,
Langrish, Click the name above to see a profile of Langrish,	Langrish, Sergeant Langrish of No.101 Squadron was injured on February 2nd 1941. His Blenheim (N3570) crashed onto the beach.
Last, Roy Click the name above to see a profile of Last, Roy	Last, Roy Was called up early in 1943 upon reaching his eighteenth birthday. He trained at 7 AGS Stormydown and crewed up at Wing OTU. He started ops at 101 Squadron, Ludford Magna on 18th April 1944 on Aachen and was selected for Pathfinders after six ops with 101 Squadron. He completed 30 ops with 582 Squadron at Little Staughton, carrying out several master bomber raids. He was wounded by flak in September 1944 and returned to the Squadron. He rejoined his skipper and completed another ten ops before being posted to PFTU as a gunnery instructor.
Lorrimar, F R Click the name above to see a profile of Lorrimar, F R    Died : 25 / 9 / 1940	Lorrimar, F R
Loughlin, G. Click the name above to see a profile of Loughlin, G.    Died : 19 / 3 / 1941	Loughlin, G.
Macey, Eric Click the name above to see a profile of Macey, Eric	Macey, Eric Eric Macey joined the RAF in 1954 and, after graduating as a pilot, flew Hunter fighters with 263 and 1 Sqns. He next joined the rapidly-expanding V-Force, initially flying Valiants of 214 Sqn on in-flight refuelling trials, and completed the first non-stop flight to Singapore. Then followed a Vulcan captaincy with 101 Sqn on which, over the next several years, he served as Sqn Pilot, Training Officer and Sqn Cdr (and which formed part of his Wing when he was OC Waddington). Between times, he was Chief Instructor of the Vulcan OCU at Scampton and, for a short time, also Stn Cdr there. Posted to Germany in 1979, he flew the Wessex, Puma, Jaguar, Phantom and Harrier and later served as AOC (of the University Air Squadrons) and Commandant of the RAF College Cranwell where he re-qualified on the Jet Provost. His final tour as Director-General Training added another 15 aircraft types bringing his total flying hours to about 3400 (1900 on the Vulcan) and total types flown to 60.
Manners, E H Ted Click the name above to see a profile of Manners, E H Ted	Manners, E H Ted Volunteered for aircrew duties in the RAF in November 1942 and trained as an Air Gunner in the Isle of Man. He volunteered for Special Duties whilst at 14 OTU and joined 101 Squadron in November 1942 completing a tour of 30 operations with P/O Waughman and crew on 31st May 1944, aged 19. He was commissioned on leaving the squadron and after a period as a Gunnery Instructor he joineda new crew as an Air Gunner and was destined to join Tiger Force in the Far East when the war ended. With the cessation of hostilities he transferred to the Intelligence Branch and served in Egypt, Italy ad Austria. He was demobbed in 1947.
Martyn, H Click the name above to see a profile of Martyn, H	Martyn, H
Moffatt, P W Click the name above to see a profile of Moffatt, P W	Moffatt, P W On the night of 14th February, 1943, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove, Sergeant William Ernest Williams, Sergeant James Fortune Bain and Sergeant Leslie Airey were members of the crew of Lancaster Mk.III ED377 of No.101 Sqn captained by Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard, which was detailed to attack Milan. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bombs which had failed to release and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. The fuselage became a mass of flames reaching through the mid-upper turret manned by Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes and ducts commenced to explode in all directions. In the face of an appalling situation, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove coolly remained at his post. Although he was burned about the hands and face, he manned his guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker, which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner and succeeded in destroying it. Disregarding the roaring flames, he then descended from his turret and went to the assistance of Sergeant Leslie Airey, the rear gunner, who had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turret. The situation had become extremely critical and Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard ordered the crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. At this point, mistaking the order to prepare to abandon for an order to abandon, Sergeant P W Moffatt baled out of the aircraft. When informed that one of his comrades was helpless he decided, in spite of the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forced landing. Meanwhile, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, assisted by Sergeant William Ernest Williams and Sergeant James Fortune Bain bravely tackled the fire with extinguishers and succeeded in getting it under control. The aircraft was now down to 800 feet but, as the fire had subsided. Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard quickly decided to attempt to fly the badly damaged bomber home. He regained height and displaying fine airmanship crossed the Alps in safety, although one engine failed whilst so doing. On the remainder of the journey Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates rendered valuable assistance to his captain and frequently ministered to his wounded comrade, although this necessitated clambering over a hole in the floor of the aircraft in darkness. Aided by the skilful navigation of Sergeant William Ernest Williams and good work by Sergeant James Fortune Bain, the flight engineer, Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard succeeded in flying the seriously damaged aircraft back to this country. In circumstances of the greatest danger, this aircraft crew displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force.
Morris, William Corfield Click the name above to see a profile of Morris, William Corfield    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Morris, William Corfield Killed aged 32 on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed on the beach at Atwick, Yorkshire, during an air test. Son of William Corfield Morris and Clementina Morris. Husband of Mary Florence McMullan Morris of Crosby, Liverpool.
Need, W E Click the name above to see a profile of Need, W E    Died : 17 / 12 / 1940	Need, W E
Neve, Tony Charlie Click the name above to see a profile of Neve, Tony Charlie	Neve, Tony Charlie Was taught German at school and visited Germany as a guest of the Hitler Youth! Having survived the bombing of his home town of Bristol, he decided to retaliate and volunteer for aircrew in September 1942. After a spell of training in Canada as an Air Gunner he returned to England and was posted to No.101 Squadron where he trained and operated as a Special Duties Officer, finally completing 31 Ops. Tony flew in SR-W on 11th November 1944 during a raid on Dortmund.
Ormerod, J Click the name above to see a profile of Ormerod, J	Ormerod, J Joined up on 14th August 1942 as a mechanic. He became Flight Engineer and flew with Sgt Zanchi of 101 Sqn, completing two trips with him, before going on leave. On returning from leave, he found out that his crew were missing on a Berlin op, so he became a spare engineer. He flew eight trips on Berlin with six different pilots and then joined Rusty Waughman's crew and finished his tour with them. When the war was over Ormerod flew on York A/C from Lyneham RAF 511 Sqd to the Far East until September 1946.
Osborne, Fred Click the name above to see a profile of Osborne, Fred	Osborne, Fred Joined the RAF in 1941 for pilot training and after going solo (Tiger Moths) at Fair Oaks, Surrey, was posted to the USA Detroit then Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida. He spent an enjoyable two or three months at Pensacola but was devastated at being scrubbed and remustered to Observer course in Canada; his offer to be a glider pilot was refused. He eventually served as Bomb Aimer with Bob Sexton's (Australian) crew and served on 101 Squadron and 7 Squadron PFF. His tour and ops flying ended after a mid-air collision whilst returning from an op on Leipzig. He cannot recall the actual crash but owes his life to the late T Shaw who rescued him from the burning aircraft.
Perry, H. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Perry, H. R.    Died : 4 / 4 / 1941	Perry, H. R.
Plunkett, Click the name above to see a profile of Plunkett,	Plunkett, LAC Plunkett of No.101 Squadron was injured on February 2nd 1941. His Blenheim (N3570) crashed onto the beach.
Rampley, H. F. Click the name above to see a profile of Rampley, H. F.	Rampley, H. F. Sergeant H.F.Rampley of No.101 Squadron was injured on February 2nd 1941. His Blenheim (N3570) crashed onto the beach. He died the following day from his injuries.
Rideout, Harry Alfred Click the name above to see a profile of Rideout, Harry Alfred    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Rideout, Harry Alfred Killed on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed on the beach at Atwick, Yorkshire, during an air test.
Simms, D B Click the name above to see a profile of Simms, D B    Died : 25 / 9 / 1940	Simms, D B
Skipworth, W Click the name above to see a profile of Skipworth, W    Died : 17 / 12 / 1940	Skipworth, W
Spencer, Robert Nettleton Click the name above to see a profile of Spencer, Robert Nettleton    Died : 9 / 9 / 1940	Spencer, Robert Nettleton Killed on 9th September 1940 when his Blenheim Mk.IV R2788 of No.101 Sqn was lost. His name is on the Runnymede Memorial.
Stephenson, D Click the name above to see a profile of Stephenson, D    Died : 17 / 12 / 1940	Stephenson, D
Thompson, Raymond Henry Click the name above to see a profile of Thompson, Raymond Henry    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Thompson, Raymond Henry Killed aged 23 on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed on the beach at Atwick, Yorkshire, during an air test. Son of Alfred James and Bessie Thompson of Spalding.
Waind, Stan Click the name above to see a profile of Waind, Stan	Waind, Stan Completed 31 operational sorties with No.101 Squadron as Flight Engineer, this prior to his 20th birthday. Commissioned at the end of his stay with 101 Sqdn, he was posted to HQ 229 Group Transport Command, New Delhi. After a short spell of admin duties he applied to be returned to flying duties, resulting in a posting to No.215 Sqn in Singapore where he took up the position of Co-pilot / Flight Engineer with the crew responsible for flying VIPs across South-East Asia.
Waughman, Russell Rusty Click the name above to see a profile of Waughman, Russell Rusty	Waughman, Russell Rusty Volunteered for the RAF in 1941. After training in Canada, he qualified as a heavy bomber pilot. In November 1943 he was posted to No.101 (Special Duties) Squadron at Ludford Magna. He completed a tour of operations, which began during the Battle of Berlin, where they did several operations. Surviving a mid-air collision, only to write the aircraft off on landing, Rusty and his crew on a subsequent flight had a miraculous escape when their aircraft was blown upside down, over the target, at Mailly-le-Camp; they also survived the Nuremberg raid on 30th March 1944, when 97 aircraft were lost - including about one quarter of 101 Sqn strength that night.
Webb, Lawrence Edward Victor Click the name above to see a profile of Webb, Lawrence Edward Victor    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Webb, Lawrence Edward Victor Killed aged 23 on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed on the beach at Atwick, Yorkshire, during an air test. Son of William George and Rose Webb of Upper Tooting, London.
Williams, William Ernest Click the name above to see a profile of Williams, William Ernest    Died : 20 / 3 / 1943	Williams, William Ernest On the night of 14th February, 1943, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove, Sergeant William Ernest Williams, Sergeant James Fortune Bain and Sergeant Leslie Airey were members of the crew of Lancaster Mk.III ED377 of No.101 Sqn captained by Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard, which was detailed to attack Milan. Whilst over the target area, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter from close range. Its gunfire exploded some incendiary bombs which had failed to release and a fire quickly developed in the bomber. The fuselage became a mass of flames reaching through the mid-upper turret manned by Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove. Ammunition in the turret boxes and ducts commenced to explode in all directions. In the face of an appalling situation, Flight Sergeant George Frederick Dove coolly remained at his post. Although he was burned about the hands and face, he manned his guns with grim resolution, skill and accuracy. He delivered a devastating burst at the attacker, which had already been engaged and hit by the rear gunner and succeeded in destroying it. Disregarding the roaring flames, he then descended from his turret and went to the assistance of Sergeant Leslie Airey, the rear gunner, who had been wounded, and extricated him from the rear turret. The situation had become extremely critical and Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard ordered the crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. When informed that one of his comrades was helpless he decided, in spite of the grave risk entailed, to attempt a forced landing. Meanwhile, Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates, assisted by Sergeant William Ernest Williams and Sergeant James Fortune Bain bravely tackled the fire with extinguishers and succeeded in getting it under control. The aircraft was now down to 800 feet but, as the fire had subsided. Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard quickly decided to attempt to fly the badly damaged bomber home. He regained height and displaying fine airmanship crossed the Alps in safety, although one engine failed whilst so doing. On the remainder of the journey Pilot Officer Frederick William Gates rendered valuable assistance to his captain and frequently ministered to his wounded comrade, although this necessitated clambering over a hole in the floor of the aircraft in darkness. Aided by the skilful navigation of Sergeant William Ernest Williams and good work by Sergeant James Fortune Bain, the flight engineer, Sergeant Ivan Henry Hazard succeeded in flying the seriously damaged aircraft back to this country. In circumstances of the greatest danger, this aircraft crew displayed courage, fortitude and devotion to duty in keeping with with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force. He was killed on 20th March 1943 when his Lancaster Mk.III ED446 of No.101 Sqn crashed on the beach at Atwick, Yorkshire during an air test.

Aircraft for : No.101 Sqn RAF
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Blenheim Click the name above to see prints featuring Blenheim aircraft. Manufacturer : Bristol Production Began : 1935 Retired : 1956 Number Built : 4422	Blenheim The Bristol Blenheim, the most plentiful aircraft in the RAFs inventory when WWII began, was designed by Frank Barnwell, and when first flown in 1936 was unique with its all metal monoplane design incorporating a retractable undercarriage, wing flaps, metal props, and supercharged engines. A typical bomb load for a Blenheim was 1,000 pounds. In the early stages of the war Blenheims were used on many daylight bombing missions. On the day that war was declared on Germany, a Blenheim piloted by Flying Officer Andrew McPherson was the first British aircraft to cross the German coast and the following morning 15 Blenheims from three squadrons set off on one of the first bombing missions The Blenheim units operated throughout the battle, often taking heavy casualties, although they were never accorded the publicity of the fighter squadrons. The Blenheim units raided German occupied airfields throughout July to December 1940, both during daylight hours and at night. Although most of these raids were unproductive, there were some successes; on 1 August five out of 12 Blenheims sent to attack Haamstede and Evere (Brussels) were able to bomb, destroying or heavily damaging three Bf 109s of II./JG 27 and apparently killing a Staffelkapitän identified as Hauptmann Albrecht von Ankum-Frank. Two other 109s were claimed by Blenheim gunners. Another successful raid on Haamstede was made by a single Blenheim on 7 August which destroyed one 109 of 4./JG 54, heavily damaged another and caused lighter damage to four more. There were also some missions which produced an almost 100% casualty rate amongst the Blenheims. One such operation was mounted on 13 August 1940 against a Luftwaffe airfield near Aalborg in north-western Denmark by 12 aircraft of 82 Squadron. One Blenheim returned early (the pilot was later charged and due to appear before a court martial, but was killed on another operation); the other 11, which reached Denmark, were shot down, five by flak and six by Bf 109s. Blenheim-equipped units had been formed to carry out long-range strategic reconnaissance missions over Germany and German-occupied territories, as well as bombing operations. In this role, the Blenheims once again proved to be too slow and vulnerable against Luftwaffe fighters and they took constant casualties While great heroism was displayed by the air crews, tremendous losses were sustained during these missions. The Blenhiem was easy pickings at altitude for German Bf-109 fighters who quickly learned to attack from below. To protect the vulnerable bellies of the Blenheims many missions were shifted to low altitude, but this increased the aircrafts exposure to anti-aircraft fire. In the German night-bombing raid on London on 18 June 1940, Blenheims accounted for five German bombers, thus proving that they were better-suited for night fighting. In July, No. 600 Squadron, by then based at RAF Manston, had some of its Mk IFs equipped with AI Mk III radar. With this radar equipment, a Blenheim from the Fighter Interception Unit (FIU) at RAF Ford achieved the first success on the night of 2–3 July 1940, accounting for a Dornier Do 17 bomber. More successes came, and before long the Blenheim proved itself invaluable as a night fighter. One Blenheim pilot, Squadron Leader Arthur Scarf, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for an attack on Singora, Thailand, on 9 December 1941. Another bomber of No. 60 Squadron RAF was credited with shooting down Lt Col Tateo Katō's Nakajima Ki-43 fighter and badly damaging two others in a single engagement on 22 May 1942, over the Bay of Bengal. Katō's death was a severe blow to the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force.
Bristol F2B Click the name above to see prints featuring Bristol F2B aircraft. Manufacturer : Bristol Production Began : 1916 Retired : 1932 Number Built : 0	Bristol F2B The Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2 First World war early two-seater pusher biplane and was used by the Royal Flying Corps as a fighter and also as a day or night bomber. The FE2 was one of the few aircraft which gave the allies the edge over the Fokker aircraft of 1914/1915. In May 1915 the F.E.2b entered service with No 6 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps and it was 20 squadron which was the first squadron to be totally equipped with Fe2 aircraft which was deployed in January 1916. The Fe2B remained in day use throughout 1916 and 1917 and in 1918 was used solely as a night bomber. The FE2b equipped 22 squadrons, 16 of which served in France with the other 6 serving the home defence. As the German fighters got better the FE2B was outclassed and was used only as a light night bomber or used on the home defense front against the Zeppelins. Crew: Two Speed: 80 knots (91.5 mph,) Endurance 3 hours Ceiling 11,000 ft Maximum take off weight 3,037 lbs Length: 32 ft 3 in Height: 12 ft 8 in Wingspan 495 ft² Engine Beardmore 6 cylinder inline piston engine giving 160 HP
Canberra Click the name above to see prints featuring Canberra aircraft. Manufacturer : English Electric Production Began : 1951	Canberra The English Electric Canberra first flew on Friday 13 May 1949 when its performance created a sensation. Such was the quality of the original design that in May 1951, when the first B2 Canberras entered service with No 101 Squadron at RAF Binbrook they could out manoeuvre all the fighters of the period and fly with impunity more than 10,000 feet above them. Operated by 17 airforces in more than 20 different variants, Canberras have been to war at Suez and in India, in Vietnam and the Falklands campaign, and in 1996 Canberra PR9s were engaged in operational reconnaissance flights over Bosnia and in other regions. It is widely and justifiably regarded as one of the greatest aircraft designs of all time.
Lancaster Click the name above to see prints featuring Lancaster aircraft. Manufacturer : Avro Production Began : 1942 Retired : 1963 Number Built : 7377	Lancaster The Avro Lancaster arose from the avro Manchester and the first prototype Lancaster was a converted Manchester with four engines. The Lancaster was first flown in January 1941, and started operations in March 1942. By March 1945 The Royal Air Force had 56 squadrons of Lancasters with the first squadron equipped being No.44 Squadron. During World War Two the Avro Lancaster flew 156,000 sorties and dropped 618,378 tonnes of bombs between 1942 and 1945. Lancaster Bomberss took part in the devastating round-the-clock raids on Hamburg during Air Marshall Harris' Operation Gomorrah in July 1943. Just 35 Lancasters completed more than 100 successful operations each, and 3,249 were lost in action. The most successful survivor completed 139 operations, and the Lancaster was scrapped after the war in 1947. A few Lancasters were converted into tankers and the two tanker aircraft were joined by another converted Lancaster and were used in the Berlin Airlift, achieving 757 tanker sorties. A famous Lancaster bombing raid was the 1943 mission, codenamed Operation Chastise, to destroy the dams of the Ruhr Valley. The operation was carried out by 617 Squadron in modified Mk IIIs carrying special drum shaped bouncing bombs designed by Barnes Wallis. Also famous was a series of Lancaster attacks using Tallboy bombs against the German battleship Tirpitz, which first disabled and later sank the ship. The Lancaster bomber was the basis of the new Avro Lincoln bomber, initially known as the Lancaster IV and Lancaster V. (Becoming Lincoln B1 and B2 respectively.) Their Lancastrian airliner was also based on the Lancaster but was not very successful. Other developments were the Avro York and the successful Shackleton which continued in airborne early warning service up to 1992.
Lincoln Click the name above to see prints featuring Lincoln aircraft. Manufacturer : Avro Production Began : 1945 Retired : 1967 Number Built : 624	Lincoln he first RAF Lincolns joined No. 57 Squadron at East Kirby in 1945. No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron RAF began re-equipping with Lincolns at RAF Spilsby during August 1945. However, 75 (NZ) Sqn received just three aircraft before VJ Day. In the postwar Royal Air Force, the Lincoln equipped many bomber squadrons. Nearly 600 Lincolns were built to equip 29 RAF squadrons, mainly based in the United Kingdom. They were partially replaced by 88 Boeing Washingtons, on loan from the USAF, which had longer range and could reach targets inside the Iron Curtain. Small numbers remained in use with Nos 7, 83 and 97 Squadrons until the end of 1955, when they were replaced by the first of the V bombers. RAF Lincolns were used in combat during the 1950s, in Kenya against the Mau-Mau, operating from Eastleigh, and also served in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency, against insurgents aligned to the Malayan Communist Party. In Malaya, Lincolns operated from Changi and Tengah, More than 3,000 sorties were flown during their  7 1⁄2-year deployment, with half a million pounds of bombs dropped. This equated to 85% of the bomb tonnage dropped during the Malayan emergency. On 12 March 1953, a RAF Lincoln (RF531 "C") of Central Gunnery School was shot down 20 mi (32 km) NE of Lüneburg, Germany by several Soviet MiG-15s as it flew to Berlin on a radar reconnaissance flight, resulting in the deaths of the seven crew members. In November 1955, four Lincolns of No. 7 Squadron RAF were detached for duties in British territories in the Middle East. In Bahrain, they carried out border patrols of the then Trucial States. When 7 Sqn was disbanded in December 1955, the four detached crews and aircraft became No. 1426 Flight RAF, officially a photographic reconnaissance unit. It was later sent to Aden, carrying out patrols in the lead up to the Aden Emergency. As the RAF Lincolns became unserviceable due to wear and tear, they were replaced by jet aircraft. The Lincolns of Bomber Command were phased out from the mid-1950s and were completely replaced by jet bombers by 1963. The last Lincolns in RAF service were five operated by No. 151 Squadron, Signals Command, at RAF Watton, Norfolk, which were retired on 12 March 1963. From late 1946, Australian-built Lincolns were phased into No. 82 Wing RAAF at RAAF Amberley, replacing the Consolidated Liberators operated by 12, 21 and 23 Squadrons. In February 1948, these units were renumbered 1, 2 and 6 Squadrons respectively; a fourth RAAF Lincoln squadron, No. 10 was formed on 17 March 1949 at RAAF Townsville as a reconnaissance unit. RAAF Lincolns took part in operations in Malaya in the 1950s, operating alongside RAF examples. The RAAF based the B.Mk 30s of No.1 Squadron at Tengah, for the duration of operations in Malaya. The RAAF Lincolns were retired in 1961, with the MR.Mk 31s of No. 10 Squadron being the final variant to see service in Australia.
Overstrand Click the name above to see prints featuring Overstrand aircraft. Manufacturer : Boulton Paul	Overstrand Full profile not yet available.
Oxford Click the name above to see prints featuring Oxford aircraft. 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.
Sidestrand Click the name above to see prints featuring Sidestrand aircraft. Manufacturer : Boulton Paul	Sidestrand Full profile not yet available.
Stirling Click the name above to see prints featuring Stirling aircraft. Manufacturer : Short Production Began : 1939 Number Built : 2381	Stirling The Royal Air Force's first four engined monoplane Bomber, the Short Stirling first flew in May 1939 and entered front line service in August 1940 with no. 7 squadron. Due to its poor operational ceiling the aircraft sustained heavy losses and by mid 1942 the Stirling was beginning to be replaced by the Lancaster. Improved versions of the Short Stirling were built for Glider towing, paratroopers and heavy transport. also from 1943 many of the Stirling's were used for mine laying. A total of 2381 Stirling's were built for the Royal air Force and from this total 641 Stirling bombers were lost to enemy action. Crew 7 or 8: Speed: 260 mph (MK1) 275mph (MKIII) and 280mph (MKV)Service ceiling 17,000 feet Range: 2330 miles. (MK1) 2010 miles (MKIII) and 3,000 miles (MKV) Armament: two .303 Vickers machine guns. in nose turret, two .303 in browning machine guns in dorsal turret , Four .303 Browning machine guns in tail turret. Bomb Load 14,000 Lbs Engines: four 1150 Hp Bristol Hercules II (MK1) four 1650 hp Bristol Hercules XVI (MK111 and MKV)
VC10 Click the name above to see prints featuring VC10 aircraft.	VC10 Full profile not yet available.
Vulcan Click the name above to see prints featuring Vulcan aircraft. Manufacturer : Avro Production Began : 1955	Vulcan The Avro Vulcan was the worlds first delta winged heavy bomber. the first prototype flew on the 30th August 1952 and the first production Vulcan flew in February 1955. The first Avro Vulcan's arrived for service with the Royal Air Force with 230 operational Conversion Unit (OCU) at RAF Finningley in May 1956. with the first squadron to receive the Vulcan in July 1957 was 83 squadron. In April 1968 Bomber Command merged into the Newly created Strike Command with eight Squadrons being equipped with Vulcan's. A terrain Hugging variant was introduced (the Vulcan SR2) in 1973, to all squadrons except no. 27 squadron (Flying Elephants) which was a Maritime reconnaissance Sqd. The Last Major role for the Avro Bomber was the bombing of Argentinean Airfields in the Falkland Islands During The Falklands Conflict The Avro Vulcan high Altitude Bomber with a crew of five. Top Speed 650 mph with a ceiling of 60,000 feet. maximum range of 5750 miles (with in flight refuelling). with a conventional bomb load of 21 x 1000 lb bombs
Wellington Click the name above to see prints featuring Wellington aircraft. Manufacturer : Vickers Production Began : 1938 Retired : 1953	Wellington The Vickers Wellington was a Bomber aircraft and also used for maritime reconnaissance. and had a normal crew of six except in the MKV and VI where a crew of three was used. Maximum speed was 235 mph (MK1c) 255 mph (MK III, X) and 299 mph (MK IIII), normal operating range of 1805 miles (except MK III which was 1470miles) The Wellington or Wimpy as it was known, was the major bomber of the Royal Air Force between 1939 and 1943. The Royal Air Force received its first Wellingtons in October 1938 to 99 squadron. and by the outbreak of World war two there were 6 squadrons equipped with the Vickers Wellington. Due to heavy losses on daylight raids, the Wellington became a night bomber and from 1940 was also used as a long range bomber in North Africa. and in 1942 also became a long range bomber for the royal Air Force in India. It was well used by Coastal Command as a U-Boat Hunter. The Wellington remained in service with the Royal Air Force until 1953. Probably due to its versatile use, The aircraft was also used for experimental work including the fitting of a pressure cabin for High altitude tests. The Vickers Wellington could sustain major damage and still fly, probably due to its construction of its geodesic structure and practical application of geodesic lines. Designed by Sir Barnes Wallis