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No.3 Sqn RAF - Squadron Details - Aviation Directory

No.3 Sqn RAF


Name : No.3 Sqn RAF
Founded : 13th May 1912
Country : UK
More Details :

Tertius primus erit - The Third shall be first
Known Code Letters : , QO, JF, J5, OP,

Known Service Details :

Pilot or Aircrew

Rank

Start of Service

End of Service

Known Dates

Aircraft

Airframes

Notes

DEREK PIERRE AUMALE Boitel-Gill

9th September 1930

unknown

09th September 1930

joined 3 Squadron at Upavon

D A Allen

Sergeant

unknown

14th May 1940

Hurricane

L1591

Killed in Action

A.R. Ball

Flight Officer

unknown

unknown

03rd May 1940
10th May 1940

Hurricane

N2333
L1901

N. J. M. Barry

unknown

unknown

Frank Carey

unknown

unknown

14th May 1940

Hurricane

M. M. Carter

Flight Lieutenant

unknown

15th May 1940

Hurricane

N2534

Killed in Action

A. C. Fotheringham

unknown

unknown

A. H. B. Friendship

unknown

unknown

P. M. Gardner

Pilot Officer

unknown

unknown

18th May 1940

N2464

P. Gifford

Squadron Leader

unknown

16th May 1940

15th May 1940

Hurricane

L1610
P2825

Killed in Action

H. C. Grove

unknown

unknown

N. D. Hallifax

Pilot Officer

unknown

unknown

15th May 1940

Hurricane

N2422

P. A. Harris

unknown

unknown

P. Hillwood

Sergeant

unknown

unknown

17th May 1940

Hurricane

L1899

C. G. StD. Jeffries

Pilot Officer

unknown

unknown

14th May 1940

Hurricane

L1908

D. A. E. Jones

Flight Officer

unknown

unknown

17th May 1940

Hurricane

L1609

R.B. Lines-Roberts

Flight Officer

unknown

13th May 1940

10th May 1940

Hurricane

L1923
N2653

Killed in Action

J. Lonsdale

unknown

unknown

R. McDougall

unknown

unknown

A. M. W. Scott

unknown

unknown

H. A. Sprague

unknown

unknown

M. M. Stephens

Pilot Officer

unknown

unknown

14th May 1940

Hurricane

N2546

J. L. C. Williams

Sergeant

unknown

15th May 1940

Hurricane

L1610

Pilots and Aircrew for : No.3 Sqn RAF
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Allen, D A
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   Died : 14 / 5 / 1940
Allen, D A

Sergeant D.A.Allen was shot down and killed in his Hurricane (L1591) on May 14th 1940 flown by in combat with Ju87s near Sedan. He was 20 and was buried at Villers-Cerney.
Ball, A.R.
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   Died : 6 / 7 / 1940
Ball, A.R.

Flight Officer A.R. Ball of No.3 Squadron baled out of his Hurricane (N2333) off Dover after being lost in darkness. Ball crash-landed his Hurricane (L1901) on May 13th 1940 after combat with a Do17 near Wavre, he was captured and later died of his wounds on July 6th 1940.
Bandinel, J. J. F. H.
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   Died : 12 / 12 / 1941
Bandinel, J. J. F. H.

Killed December 12th 1941**
Barry, N. J. M.
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   Died : 7 / 10 / 1940
Barry, N. J. M.

Flight Officer N.J.M.Barry of No 501 Squadron Hurricane I (V6800) was shot down and killed on the 7th of October 1940 near Wrotham, Kent.
Bisgood, D. L.
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Bisgood, D. L.


Boitel-Gill, DEREK PIERRE AUMALE
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   Died : 18 / 9 / 1941
Boitel-Gill, DEREK PIERRE AUMALE

He joined the RAF in 1929, went to 5 FTS, Sealand and joined 3 Squadron at Upavon on 9th September 1930. He went on to the RAFO in 1934. Sometime personal pilot to the Nizam of Hyderabad, Boitel-Gill went on to serve as a pilot with Imperial Airways. He was recalled to the RAF in April 1940 and joined 152 Squadron at Acklington as a Flight Commander. On 5th May Boitel-Gill was posted to 5 OTU Aston Down. After he had converted to Spitfires he was retained to assist in instructing new pilots on Defiant's and did not re-join 152 Squadron until 27th July 1940. Flight Lieutenant Derek B.P.A.Boitel-Gill of No 152 Squadron landed his Spitfire I (K9954) on the 15th of August 1940 at Cherbourg following with a Bf 109 combat over Portland. The Spitfire I was a write off but pilot Boitel-Gill was uninjured. He destroyed a Ju88 on 12th August, two Me110's and a Ju87 on the 15th, another Ju87 on the 18th, a Ju88 and a Me109 on 25th September, a Ju88 on the 26th and damaged a Ju88 on 19th October. Awarded the DFC (gazetted 22nd October 1940), he commanded 152 from November 1940 to 17th June 1941, when he was posted to 59 OTU Crosby-on Eden as Wing Commander Flying .On the 18th September 1941 Wing Commander Derek Boitel-Gill was killed in a flying accident at Carlisle, He was cremated at West Norwood Crematorium, Lambeth, London.
Butterick, A. F.
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Butterick, A. F.


Carey, Frank
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   Died : 6 / 12 / 2004
Carey, Frank

Born 7th May 1912. During World War Two, Frank Carey scored 25 enemy aircraft destroyed, one of the highest Allied fighter pilot totals. He joined the RAF aged just 15, in 1927, joining No.43 Sqn as a pilot in 1935. After the German invasion of France, he was posted to No.3 Hurricane Sqn in Merville, adding to his total. On one occasion, he downed a Do17, but his aircraft was hit and set alight by gunfire from the rear gunner of the Dornier as he was following it down, forcing him to land between the Allied and enemy lines but he managed to get to Britain. During the Battle of Britain, Carey was shot down during an attack on a large formation of German aircraft, spending some time in hospital. In November 1941 he was posted to the far east with No.135 Sqn, and subsequently joined No.73 Sqn OTU in Egypt in November 1944. Frank Carey died 6th December 2004.
Carter, M. M.
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   Died : 15 / 5 / 1940
Carter, M. M.

Flight Lieutenant M.M.Carter of No.3 Squadron was killed on May 15th 1940 when he was shot down in his Hurricane (N2534) near Vouzieres. He was aged 27 and was buried at Mauberge-Centre, France.
Chater, G. F.
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Chater, G. F.


Coates, Ray
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Coates, Ray

Ray Coates was awarded an RAF Flying Scholarship and subsequently joined the RAF in 1974. Following flying training he was selected to become a first tour Flying Instructor and during that time he won the coveted Wright Jubilee Competition - the youngest pilot to do so. In 1980 he joined No 3(F) SQN flying the Harrier in RAF Germany, becoming the Squadrons Qualified Flying Instructor and Instrument Rating Examiner and flying operationally in Germany, Sardinia, Belize and the Falklands. He was then posted to the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit (233 OCU) as an Instructor and was the Harrier display pilot during 1986/7. After completing his RAF career he joined British Airways, and retired as a Captain on the Boeing 747-400.
Cosby, E. T.
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Cosby, E. T.


Fairbanks, David
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   Died : 1975
Fairbanks, David

Spitfire and Tempest pilot. Serving with No.3 Sqn and No274 Sqn RCAF, he claimed many enemy aircraft, including two Me109s and another damaged during one sortie. On one occasion, his Tempest was hit at low altitude and flipped upside down on fire. Where this would have meant disaster for most pilots, Fairbanks flew the aircraft inverted for a time before righting it, and by doing so put out the fire, which had already damaged his aircraft. After this he successfully returned to base. Later he was shot down and taken prisoner until the end of the war. He passed away in 1975.
Citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross, gazetted 16th March 1945 :

Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks has completed a large number of sorties and has set a fine example of determination and devotion to duty throughout. On one occasion in November 1944, whilst attacking an enemy locomotive, his aircraft was badly hit and turned completely over while at a low altitude. One of the petrol tanks was pierced and a fire commenced in one of the wings. Displaying admirable coolness and great skill, Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks succeeded in righting the aircraft and set course for home. The fire in the wing died down but not before it had done much damage. Nevertheless, Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks succeeded in reaching base. This officer has invariably displayed a high degree of courage.

Citation for the Bar to the DFC, gazetted 13th April 1945 :

This officer continues to display a high standard of skill and gallantry. Within recent weeks he has destroyed five enemy aircraft, bringing his victories to eight. Flight Lieutenant Fairbanks has also effectively attacked many enemy targets on the ground. His keenness and determination have set a high example to all.

Citation for the Bar to the DFC, gazetted 14th September 1945 :

Squadron Leader Fairbanks has destroyed fifteen enemy aircraft. On two separate occasions since his last award he has shot down two aircraft in one sortie and in less than a fortnight he has destroyed six, including a jet propelled aircraft. As a flight and then a squadron commander he has led many daring and highly successful attacks on enemy communications, principally locomotives and road transport. In three weeks seventy-two enemy locomotives and vehicles were successfully attacked. By the excellent example he has set, his initiative and fine leadership, this officer has inspired the other members of his squadron and all pilots with whom he has come in contact.

Fletcher, J. D.
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   Died : 8 / 2 / 1942
Fletcher, J. D.

Killed February 8th 1942
Ford, E. G.
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   Died : 12 / 12 / 1942
Ford, E. G.

Killed December 12th 1942
Fotheringham, A. C.
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Fotheringham, A. C.

Sergeant A.C.Fotheringham of No.615 Squadron was made a prisoner of war on February 15th 1940. His Hurricane was forced to land at Koksijde in Belgium after combat.
Francis, C. W.
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Francis, C. W.


Friendship, A. H. B.
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Friendship, A. H. B.


Furneaux, R. H.
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Furneaux, R. H.


Gardiner, W. N.
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Gardiner, W. N.


Gardner, P. M.
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Gardner, P. M.

Flight Officer P.M.Gardner firstly flew with No 3 Squadron, then No 32 Squadron in France before returning to the UK. Gardner was awarded the D.F.C. on the 30th of August 1940. On July 11th 1941 he was shot down over France and became a prisoner of war.
Gifford, P.
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   Died : 16 / 5 / 1940
Gifford, P.

Squadron Leader P.Gifford of No.3 Squadron force-landed his Hurricane (L1610) on May 15th near Wevelghem. Gifford was killed on May 16th 1940 when flying in Hurricane (P2825), he was shot down in combat with Me110s. He was aged 30.
Gooden, S. F.
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Gooden, S. F.


Grove, H. C.
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   Died : 8 / 11 / 1940
Grove, H. C.

Sergeant H.C.Grove of No.501 Squadron was killed on November 8th 1940. His Hurricane (V6805) was involved in combat with Me109s before pilot Grove baled out and was killed when his parachute failed. He was 29.
Hallifax, N. D.
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Hallifax, N. D.

Pilot Officer N.D.Hallifax of No.3 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (N2422) on May 15th 1940 when it was shot down in combat with Me110s near Zeebrugge. Hallifax was captured and made a prisoner of war.
Hammerton, J.
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   Died : 6 / 11 / 1940
Hammerton, J.

Killed November 6th 1940
Harris, P. A.
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   Died : 17 / 6 / 1941
Harris, P. A.

Pilot Officer P.A.Harris of No.56 Squadron was killed on June 17th 1941. His Hurricane (Z2644) was shot down and he was killed in the incident. He was 20.
Hillwood, P.
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   Died : 0 / 0 / 1966
Hillwood, P.

Sergeant P.Hillwood of No.3 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (L1899) on May 17th 1940 when it was shot down in combat with a Do17. Hillwood suffered bad burns in this incident.
Hitchings, B. A. H.
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   Died : 28 / 6 / 1941
Hitchings, B. A. H.

Killed June 28th 1941
Hobbs, J. B.
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   Died : 7 / 12 / 1941
Hobbs, J. B.

Killed December 7th 1941
Jefferies, C. G. St. D.
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Jefferies, C. G. St. D.


Jeffries, C. G. StD.
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Jeffries, C. G. StD.

Pilot Officer C.G.StD.Jeffries of No.3 Squadron was in his Hurricane (L1908) when it was shot down near Sedan in combat on May 14th 1940.
Jones, D. A. E.
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Jones, D. A. E.

Flight Officer D.A.E.Jones of No.3 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (L1609) on May 17th 1940 when it was involved in combat with a Do17 near Merville.
Kennett, P.
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   Died : 11 / 4 / 1941
Kennett, P.

Killed April 11th 1941
Lines-Roberts, R.B.
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   Died : 13 / 5 / 1940
Lines-Roberts, R.B.

Flight Officer R.B. Lines-Roberts of No.3 Squadron was on a patrol in Hurricane (L1923) on May 10th 1940 when it was shot down in combat with a He111 and crashed near Fieffe. Lines-Roberts was flying in Hurricane (N2653) on May 13th 1940 when it was involved in a collision with (N2654) when returning from a patrol, he was killed. He was 23 and was buried at Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery.
Lonsdale, J.
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   Died : 26 / 11 / 1942
Lonsdale, J.


Macia, Bill
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Macia, Bill

3 Tempest Sqn but also flew Typhoons.
McAvity, G. F.
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   Died : 19 / 10 / 1940
McAvity, G. F.

Killed October 19th 1940
McDougall, R.
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McDougall, R.


Mcnair, R. J.
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Mcnair, R. J.


Miller, R. R.
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   Died : 24 / 4 / 1942
Miller, R. R.

Killed April 24th 1942**
Mitchell, H. R.
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   Died : 12 / 5 / 1942
Mitchell, H. R.

Missing May 12th 1942
Moore, A. R.
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Moore, A. R.


Osmand, A. G.
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   Died : 20 / 10 / 1943
Osmand, A. G.

Killed October 20th 1943
Pannell, G. C. R.
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Pannell, G. C. R.


Scott, A. M. W.
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   Died : 2 / 1 / 1941
Scott, A. M. W.

Killed January 2nd 1941
Sharman, Martin
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Sharman, Martin

Martin Sharman was awarded an RAF Flying Scholarship and subsequently joined the RAF in 1970. Following flying training he flew operational tours on the Vulcan and Victor. In 1980 he became a qualified instructor and instrument rating examiner on the Jet Provost. After 18 months he was selected to fly the Hawk as an instructor and instrument rating examiner. He then moved to No 3(F) SQN flying the Harrier in RAF Germany, becoming the Squadrons Qualified Flying Instructor and Instrument Rating Examiner and flying operationally in Germany, Sardinia and Belize. He was then posted to the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit (233 OCU) as an Instructor. After completing his RAF career he joined British Airways and also displayed the Duxford based Catalina, he is currently a Captain on the Boeing 747-400.
Sims, J. A.
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Sims, J. A.


Sprague, H. A.
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Sprague, H. A.


Stephens, M. M.
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Stephens, M. M.

Pilot Officer M.M.Stephens of No.3 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (N2546) on May 14th 1940 when it was forced to land following combat.
Tappin, H E
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   Died : 8 / 1 / 2007
Tappin, H E

Started flying, as an N.C.O. pilot, with the R.A.F.V.R. at No.3 E.& R.F.T.S. run by Air Service Training, at Hamble near Southampton.in April 1937. Awarded Pilot's Flying Badge (wings) in May 1938. Moved to 26 E.& R.F.T.S. run by Marshalls Flying School at Kidlington, near Oxford in September 1938. Flying Instructor's Course, November/December 1938 Started instructing 30th December 1938. School at-Kidlington closed on outbreak of hostilities, staff moved to 22 E.F.T.S. at Carpbridge. Instructed at Cambridge until April 1941, when posted to 52 O.T.U. (Hurricane) at Debden. Commissioned December 1940. 52 O.T.U. April/May 1941. Posted to 3 Squadron (Hurricane) at Martlesham Heath 2nd June 1941, became Flight Commander in March 1942. Posted to 534 Squadron (Turbinlite) as Hurricane Flight Commander September 1942. Tutbinlite Project abandoned February 1943,,posted to 157 Squadron (Mosquito) at Castle Camps. Became Flight Commander July 1943. Posted from 157 at Predannack, March 1944 to 51 O.T.U. at Cranfield and Twinwood Farm, near Bedford, as W/Cdr Flying. January 1945 posted to Mediterranean to command 108 Squadron (Beaufighter), to learn on arrival that the Squadron was to be disbanded. I spent a short period with 334 (Special Duties) Wing at Brindisi, in Southern Italy, and in March 1945 was posted to Command 256 Squaron (Mosquito) with the Desert Air Force at Forli, iii-Northern Italy. In September 1945 the Squadron moved to Egypt,, from where I returned home in December of that year. In February 1946 1 returned to Cambridge to continue my work with Marshalls as a civilian pilot, where the work was varied and interesting, covering flying-instruction, charter work and testflying on a variety of aircraft, including the Vampire, Venom, Canberra, Valiant, Viscount and Ambassador. I left Cambridge in January 1961 to instruct at The College of Air Training at Hamble, which had been set up by B.E.A. and B.O.A.C., (taking over the Air Service Training facilities) to train new pilots ?,rom scratch, as the supply of ex-service pilots was running short. It proved to be very successful. Retired from Hamble January 1972. Service Numbers: N.C.O. 740167. Commissioned Officer 89304. D.F.C. September 1942 Bar to D.F.C. April 1944. Died 8th January 2007.
Taylor, G. S.
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   Died : 2 / 1941
Taylor, G. S.

Killed February 1941
Temlett, C. B.
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   Died : 3 / 7 / 1942
Temlett, C. B.

Killed July 3rd 1942
Tongue, R. E.
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Tongue, R. E.


Tyson, F. H.
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Tyson, F. H.


Wallace, C. A. B.
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   Died : 11 / 10 / 1941
Wallace, C. A. B.

Killed October 11th 1941
Ware, R. T.
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   Died : 21 / 1 / 1945
Ware, R. T.

Killed January 21st 1945**
Whinney, M. T.
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Whinney, M. T.


White, J. W.
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White, J. W.

& FIU
Wilkinson, R. C.
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Wilkinson, R. C.


Williams, J. L. C.
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   Died : 15 / 5 / 1940
Williams, J. L. C.

Sergeant J.L.C.Williams of No.3 Squadron was killed when flying in Hurricane (L1610) on May 15th of 1940 when he was forced to land near Dinant.
Wills, W. C.
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   Died : 12 / 4 / 1941
Wills, W. C.

Killed April 12th 1941



Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
08-11-1941 - Hurricane flown by Sergeant C.G.Montgomery failed to return from a patrol over the Calais area.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
D A Allen
Historical Notes :
14-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by D.A.Allen was shot down in combat with Ju87s near Sedan.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
D. A. E. Jones
Historical Notes :
17-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Officer D.A.E.Jones was involved in combat with a Do17 near Merville.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
P. Gifford
J. L. C. Williams
Historical Notes :
15-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Squadron Leader P.Gifford force-landed near Wevelghem.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
15-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Sergeant J.L.C.Williams was shot down by a Me109 near Dinant.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
P. Hillwood
Historical Notes :
17-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Sergeant P.Hillwood crash-landed at Vitry following combat with a Do17, the aircraft was badly burned.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
A.R. Ball
Historical Notes :
13-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Officer A.R.Ball crash-landed following combat with a Do17 near Wavre.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
C. G. StD. Jeffries
Historical Notes :
14-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Pilot Officer C.G.StD.Jeffries was shot down near Sedan in combat.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
R.B. Lines-Roberts
Historical Notes :
10-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Officer R.B. Lines-Roberts was on a patrol when it was shot down in combat with a He111 and crashed near Fieffe.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
Frank Carey
Historical Notes :
14-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Pilot Officer F.R.Carey was shot down in combat with a Do17 and crashed.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
A.R. Ball
Historical Notes :
10-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Officer A.R. Ball crashed off Dover after being lost in darkness, pilot Ball baled out safely.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
N. D. Hallifax
Historical Notes :
15-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Pilot Officer N.D.Hallifax was shot down in combat with Me110s.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
P. M. Gardner
Historical Notes :
18-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Pilot Officer P.M.Gardner force-landed near Douai following combat with a Do17, the aircraft was burnt by the pilot.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
M. M. Carter
Historical Notes :
15-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Lieutenant M.M.Carter was shot down by Me110 near Vouzieres.
Pilots or Aircrew :
M. M. Stephens
Historical Notes :
15-10-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Lieutenant I.J.Muirhead crashed near Darland in Gillingham, Kent following combat over Maidstone. Pilot Muirhead baled out at too low a height and was killed.
14-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Pilot Officer M.M.Stephens force-landed following combat.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
R.B. Lines-Roberts
Historical Notes :
13-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Officer R.B.Lines-Roberts was involved in a collision with Hurricane (N2654) whilst returning from patrol, the aircraft exploded.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
13-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Flight Officer W.S.C.Adams was involved in a collision with Hurricane (N2653) when returning from patrol.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
P. Gifford
Historical Notes :
16-05-1940 - Hurricane flown by Squadron Leader P.Gifford was shot down in combat with Me110s.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
17-07-1941 - Hurricane flown by Sergeant D.H.Todd was shot down.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
14-08-1941 - Hurricane flown by Sergeant F.Holt was part of an intruder sortie to Le Touquet area.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
23-07-1941 - Hurricane flown by Sergeant T.J.L.McEnery crashed in the early morning, near Ramsey in Essex.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Historical Notes :
07-12-1941 - Hurricane flown by Pilot Officer J.D.McVay crashed near Epping due to bad weather.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
David Fairbanks
Historical Notes :
14-01-1945 - Flown by David Fairbanks of No.3 Sqn as he claimed an Me109 and Fw190.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
David Fairbanks
Historical Notes :
23-01-1945 - Flown by David Fairbanks of No.3 Sqn as he claimed a half share in a Ju52, a probable Ju88 and a Ju88 damaged, all on the ground.
Squadrons :
No.3 Sqn RAF
Pilots or Aircrew :
David Fairbanks
Historical Notes :
04-01-1945 - Flown by David Fairbanks of No.3 Sqn as he claimed an Fw190.



Known Individual Aircraft of No.3 Sqn RAF :

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Hurricane IIC

BE152

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Hurricane I

L1591

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Hurricane I

L1609

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Hurricane I

L1610

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Hurricane I

L1645

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Hurricane I

L1899

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Hurricane I

L1901

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Hurricane I

L1908

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Hurricane I

L1923

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Hurricane I

L1932

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Hurricane

N2333

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Hurricane I

N2422

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Hurricane I

N2464

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Hurricane I

N2534

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Hurricane I

N2546

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Hurricane I

N2653

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Hurricane I

N2654

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Hurricane I

P2825

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Hurricane IIB

Z3083

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Hurricane IIC

Z3184

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Hurricane IIB

Z3503

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Hurricane IIC

Z3916

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Tempest

EJ690

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Tempest

EJ695

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Tempest

EJ777

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Aircraft for : No.3 Sqn RAF
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AircraftInfo

Gamecock

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Manufacturer : Gloster
Production Began : 1925
Retired : 1931
Number Built : 108

Gamecock

The Gamecock Mark I entered service with No. 23 Squadron RAF at RAF Henlow in May 1926 and they were also the last of six squadrons to operate the fighter until July 1931. This was a fairly short RAF service life, partly because of its high accident rate - of the 90 operated by the RAF, 22 were lost in landing or spin accidents. These faults were remedied in the Mk. II version, by means of a longer upper wing and a modified tail unit. Gamecock fitted with outward-leaning struts in 1927 Gamecock fitted with Napier Lion engine, 1925-6 During the Finnish Winter War 1939-40, a Gamecock was used to capture a Soviet Ilyushin DB-3 bomber. On 29 January 1940 the Finnish Gamecock strafed two Soviet DB-3s when they landed on Finnish soil (which they mistook for Estonia) to transfer fuel from one plane to the other. The strafed crews hurried into the one plane which had enough fuel remaining and escaped, leaving the DB-3 behind to be captured by the Finns

Gladiator



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Manufacturer : Gloster
Production Began : 1935
Retired : 1945
Number Built : 746

Gladiator

GLOSTER GLADIATOR: A continuation form the Gloster Gauntlet aircraft the Gloster Gladiator (SS37) becoming designated the F.7/30 was named Gladiator on the 1st July 1935. The first 70 Gladiators had Under wing machine guns (Vickers or Lewis) before the browning became standard The first aircraft arrived at Tangmere airfield on in February 1937 to no. 72 squadron. at the outbreak of world war two a total of 218 Gladiators had been received by the Royal air force with a total of 76 on active service. They served also in the Middle eats and in 1940 when Italy joined the war was nearly the only front line fighter in the middle east. Between 1939 and 1941. the Gloster Gladiator flew in many war zones. flying in France, Greece, Norway, Crete Egypt Malta and Aden. The Aircraft claimed nearly 250 air victories. It stayed in front line duties until 1942, then becoming fighter trainer, and other sundry roles. It continued in these roles until the end of world war two. The Naval equivalent the Sea Gladiator a short service in the Middle east and European waters. A Total of 746 aircraft were built of these 98 were Sea Gladiators.. Performance. speed: 250mph at 17,500 feet, 257 mph at 14,600 Range 430 miles. Armament: Two fixed .3-03 browning machine guns

Harrier



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Manufacturer : Hawker Siddeley
Production Began : 1969

Harrier

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, Vertical Take off Royal Air Force and Royal Navy ground attack fighter. with a maximum speed of 737mph and a ceiling of over 50,000 feet. range of 260 miles. The Harriers armament consisted of two 30mm Aden guns and up to 5000 lb of bombs, Rockets or other armaments under the wings. The Worlds First vertical take off and landing combat aircraft the Hawker Siddeley Harriers first arrived with No. 1 squadron Royal Air Force in July 1969. and with a variety of modifications and changes (Harrier GR 1, Harrier T2, Harrier GR3 and finally the British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRG1) The Sea Harrier commenced trials in 1977. The Fleet Air Arm received their first harriers just in time for the Falklands Conflict.

Hurricane



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Manufacturer : Hawker
Production Began : 1936
Number Built : 14533

Hurricane

Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500, ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four 20mm cannon. All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533 Hurricanes were built.

Phantom



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Manufacturer : McDonnell Douglas
Production Began : 1960
Retired : 1992
Number Built : 5195

Phantom

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a tandem two-seat, twin-engined, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber produced for the U.S. Navy by Mcdonnell Douglas. It became a major part of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and American Air Force. The Phantom F-4 saw service with all American forces during the Vietnam war serving as a fighter and ground attack aircraft. The Phantom first saw service in 1960 but continued in service until the 1980’s (being replaced by the F-15 and F-16 ) The last Phantoms saw service during the Gulf war in 1991 being used for reconnaissance. Other nations also used the Phantom to great success. The Israeli Air Force used them during various Arab-Israeli wars and the Phantom also saw service in the Iranian Air Force during the Iran Iraq War. Phantom production ran from 1958 to 1981, with a total of 5,195 built. The Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy flew versions based on the F-4. The British Phantoms were powered by Rolls Royce Spey engines and also received British avionics, under the names pf Phantom FG.1 and Phantom FGR.2. The last British Phantoms served with 74 Squadron until they were dispanded in 1992.

Tempest



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Manufacturer : Hawker
Production Began : 1943
Retired : 1949
Number Built : 1395

Tempest

The Hawker Tempest was a much improved development of the Typhoon and first flew in June 1943. and started service with the RAF in April 1944. mainly serving in the attack role in Europe against ground targets including the V1 Flying Bomb installations. It remained in service after the war until 1949 when it was eventually replaced by the Jet Aircraft. but continued for another 4 years in the Indian and Pakistan air forces. In total no less than 1395 Hawker Tempests were built. Speed: 426mph at 18,500 feet, Crew One. Range 800 miles. Armament: Four 20mm Hispano cannons mounted in the wings and a bomb payload of upto 2,000 lbs.

Typhoon



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Manufacturer : Hawker
Production Began : 1941
Number Built : 3330

Typhoon

Single engine fighter with a maximum speed of 412 mph at 19,000 feet and a ceiling of 35,200 feet. range 510 miles. The Typhoon was armed with twelve browning .303inch machine guns in the wings (MK1A) Four 20mm Hispano cannon in wings (MK!B) Two 1000ilb bombs or eight 3-inch rockets under wings. The first proto type flew in February 1940, but due to production problems the first production model flew in May 1941. with The Royal Air Force receiving their first aircraft in September 1941. Due to accidents due to engine problems (Sabre engine) The Hawker Typhoon started front line service in December 1941.The Hawker Typhoon started life in the role of interceptor around the cost of England but soon found its real role as a ground attack aircraft. especially with its 20mm cannon and rockets. This role was proved during the Normandy landings and the period after. The total number of Hawker typhoons built was 3,330.

Vampire



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Vampire

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Woodcock

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Manufacturer : Hawker Engineering Company
Production Began : 1923
Retired : 1936
Number Built : 62

Woodcock

The Hawker Woodcock was designed as a night fighter in 1922 to meet specification 25/22.[1] The chief designer was Captain Thomson, and the prototype, serial number J6987, was first flown with a 358 hp (267 kW) Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar II engine in March 1923 with F. P. Raynham The first aircraft to be delivered to the Royal Air Force entered service with 3 Squadron in May 1925 at RAF Upavon. No. 17 Squadron was the only other operational squadron, with first deliveries being made in March 1926. Once the type's early structural problems were solved, the Woodcock proved popular with its pilots. It was replaced by the Gloster Gamecock in 1928. However, some Woodcocks were still flying in 1936. In June 1927 a Woodcock II of No. 17 Squadron was borrowed by the notable aviator Charles Lindbergh.[1] He used the aircraft to fly back to Paris from London soon after his transatlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis.




Last edited : 21:30, January 5, 2018
Last editor : HMS
Latest No.3 Sqn RAF Artwork Releases !
 Recording 18 individual victories plus another 11 shared with other pilots, Leonard 'Tich' Rochford scored most of his victories in the Sopwith Camel.  However, under the stewardship of the more experienced Raymond Collishaw - who became the second highest scoring Candian Ace of the war - he flew his early missions with No.3 Naval Air Squadron in the Sopwith Pup.  He had forced two Albatros down out of control in March and May 1917 before the victory depicted here on 7th July 1917.  In Sopwith Pup N6162 he shared in the destruction of an enemy seaplane with 4 other pilots north of Ostend.  He is one of the top 30 Commonwealth Aces of the war, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Distinguished Service Cross with Bar.  He died in 1986 aged 90.

Tribute to Leonard H Rochford by Ivan Berryman.
 One of the most notable pilots of 3 Squadron was the Frenchman Pierre Clostermann who enjoyed much success flying Spitfires with the Free French 341 <i>Alsace</i> Squadron before moving to 602 and 274 Squadrons RAF.  Once on the strength of 3 Squadron, however, he quickly got to grips with the mighty Hawker Tempest V in which he downed two Focke-Wulf Fw.190D-9s on 20th April 1945, just two of the confirmed 12 aircraft destroyed whilst flying the Tempest, plus 6 shared and two probables.  He is shown here flying Tempest V NV724, bearing the legend <i>Le Grand Charles</i> and the Squadron badge on the tailfin.

Tribute to Flt Lt Pierre Clostermann by Ivan Berryman. (PC)
 On the 20th of April 1918, just one day before his death, the legendary Red Baron, Mannfred von Richthofen, claimed his final victory.  His famous Flying Circus was engaged in battle by Sopwith Camels of No.3 and No.201 Squadron.  Claiming his 79th victory, he had shot down Major Richard Raymond-Barker earlier in the dogfight - the British pilot being killed in the resulting crash.  However, it is his 80th and final victory that is depicted here.  In the centre of the painting, the Sopwith Camel of David Lewis has been brought into the firing line of von Richthofen, and is about to be sent down in flames from the sky - Lewis was fortunate to survive the encounter relatively unscathed.  Meanwhile the chaos of the dogfight is all around this duel, with aircraft of both sides wheeling and diving in combat.  The other pilots depicted are Weiss, Bell, Riley, Steinhauser, Mohnicke, Hamilton and Wenzl.

The Final Curtain by Ivan Berryman. (PC)
 Developed from the hawker Typhoon, the first hawker Tempest MkV took to the air during September 1942 and immediately showed great promise as a most versatile aircraft. During the build up to Overlord in 1944, Tempests raged across northern France softening up the enemy defences and blocking or destroying arterial supply routes. This Hawker Tempest V is engaged in knocking out a German train as part of Roland Beamont's No.3 Squadron operations prior to D - Day.

Raging Tempest by Ivan Berryman. (PC)

No.3 Sqn RAF Artwork



Hawker Tempest Mk V JN751 R-B. by M A Kinnear.


Raging Tempest by Ivan Berryman.


Tribute to Flt Lt Pierre Clostermann by Ivan Berryman.


3 Squadron Typhoon, Operation ELLAMY, Libya 2011 by Ivan Berryman.


Clipped Signature - Bill Macia.

Phantom FGR 2 of III Squadron by Geoff Lea.


Over Grand Harbour by Anthony Saunders.


The Final Curtain by Ivan Berryman.


The Dash for Home by Ivan Berryman. (PC)


Tribute to Leonard H Rochford by Ivan Berryman.

RAF Henlow, MU13 Being Bombed by David Rowlands (GL)


3 Squadron Hurricanes by Ivan Berryman.

Relief Hurricane by Graham Cooke.

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