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No.1 Sqn RAF

Name : No.1 Sqn RAF Founded : 13th May 1912 Disbanded : November 1926 Re - founded : February 1927 Country : UK More Details : In Omnibus Princeps - First in all things Known Code Letters : , JX, NA,

On 13 May 1912, with the establishment of the Royal Flying Corps, No. 1 Company of the Air Battalion was redesignated No. 1 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. No. 1 Squadron was one of the original three Royal Flying Corps squadrons. Maitland continued as the new squadron's Officer Commanding and he was promoted to major several days after the establishment of the squadron. It retained the airships Beta and Gamma, adding Delta and Eta, as well as kites and a few spherical balloons. However, in October 1913 a sudden decision was made to transfer all the airships to the Naval Wing of the RFC (which became the Royal Naval Air Service by Admiralty dictat, not Cabinet decision, on 1 July 1914). While retaining kites 1 Squadron was reorganised as an 'aircraft park' for the British Expeditionary Force. On 1 May 1914, Major Charles Longcroft was appointed as the new squadron commander. Apart from a few weeks as a supernumerary in August and September 1914, Longcroft continued as the squadron commander until January 1915. The squadron returned to the UK from France in March 1919, being formally disbanded on 20 January 1920. On the next day it reformed at Risalpur in the North West Frontier of India (now part of Pakistan), flying the Sopwith Snipe. and from January 1920. It moved to Hinaidi near Baghdad in Iraq in May 1921, to carry out policing duties, retaining its Snipes, although it also received one Bristol Jupiter engined Nieuport Nighthawk for evaluation. It remained in Iraq, carrying out strafing and bombing against hostile tribal forces until November 1926 when it was disbanded. In early 1927 it was reformed at Tangmere, Sussex as a Home Defence Fighter Squadron, equipped with the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin. After receiving the Hawker Fury Mk.1 in February 1932, the squadron gained a reputation for aerobatics, giving displays throughout the United Kingdom and at the Zurich International Air Meeting in July 1937, where its display impressed but it was clear that it was outclassed by the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Dornier Do 17 also displayed at Zurich. The squadron re-equipped with the Hurricane Mk.I in October 1938 By the outbreak of the Second World War the Squadron had worked up sufficiently to deploy to France as part of 67 Wing of the Advanced Air Striking Force. In October it flew over enemy territory for the first time and on the 30th of that month claimed its first victory, a Dornier DO17. Further occasional combat took place and the successes mounted. However, the situation developed significantly in April 1940, and 10th May was the date on which No 1(Fighter) Squadron became fully operation in every sense of the word. Fighting was intense and a week later the Squadron was bombed out of its base at Berry-au-Bac; then began a series of retreats ending finally in a return to the UK. The Squadron was back at Tangmere by 23rd June and operational the following month. In August it marked its entry into the Battle of Britain by destroying 2 Messerschmitt BF110s; there was no let up in the fighting until 9th September when the Squadron moved North to Wittering for a rest. It returned South for the New Year when it engaged in fighter sweeps and carried out bomber escort duties. In February, it started Rhubarb and night flying; during the month the first of its Hurricane 11As arrived. This heralded a period of change for the Squadron whose strength now included both Czechs and Poles; the emphasis increasingly focused on night flying. In July the Squadron returned to Tangmere and, having achieved night operational status, this became its main task. The Squadron continued to conduct night intruder patrol until re-equipping with Hawker Typhoons in July 1942;it then moved North to Acklington where it reverted to daytime operations. The Unit exchanged its Typhoons for Spitfire X1s in April 1944 and with these continued its bombing raids. In June the Squadron began anti-V patrols (Divers) and this became its exclusive occupation, eventually tallying 39 hits. In the autumn it reverted to carrying out bomber escorts; to extend its range it sued the airfield at Haldegham on the Continent as an advanced landing ground. In May 1945 it converted to Spitfire F21s but these were only used operationally to cover the Channel Island landings. In 1946 the Squadron returned to Tangmere and took delivery of its first jet aircraft, Gloster Meteors. These aircraft were followed by Hawker Hunter F5s, which were flown from Cyprus during 1956 Suez crisis. In June 1958 No 1(Fighter) Squadron was disbanded but was reformed almost immediately on 1st July, to fly Hunter F6s from Stradishall, by renumbering No 2683 Squadron. It then moved to Waterbeach from where, flying Hunter FGA9s, it operated in the ground attack role as part of 38 Group. The Squadron continued in this role for the next 8 years, operating out of Waterbeach and then West Raynham. July 1969 heralded a move to Wittering to commence conversion to the Harrier and become the first operational squadron in the world to fly this unique vertical/short take off and landing aircraft. Since this time No 1(Fighter) Squadron has served in many parts of the globe, including Belize and most notably, the South Atlantic during the Falklands War in 1982, where it undertook the air defence role in Ascension Island before deploying for aircraft carrier based operations over the Falkland Islands equipped with Sidewinder air to air missile. Aircraft flew for 9 hours, direct to Ascension Island which set a new distance/duration record for the Harrier. Some aircraft then flew direct to the South Atlantic, where they operated from HMS HERMES. During this conflict, over 130 sorties were flown against heavily defended targets on the Islands; 3 aircraft were shot down by enemy fire. All 3 pilots ejected successfully, although one, who sustained shoulder injuries, was captured and became the only prisoner of war; he was later repatriated to the UK. The Squadron moved to RAF Stanley in the Falkland Islands at the end of hostilities and took on air defence duties until the latter part of the year when it returned to Wittering.

Known Service Details :
Pilot or Aircrew	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
R. A. Albonico	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	18th May 1940	Hurricane	L1856
Merton Vivian Baxter	Pilot Officer	unknown	22nd February 1938	23rd February 1938	Fury	K2061	ury I K2061, of 1 Sqn, Tangmere Hit high-tension cables, near Lewes Left formation, possibly due to engine failure, Pilot Plt Off Merton Vivian Baxter (22) was killed
Merton Vivian Baxter	Pilot Officer	4th May 1937	22nd February 1938	23rd February 1938	Fury	K2061	ury I K2061, of 1 Sqn, Tangmere Hit high-tension cables, near Lewes Left formation, possibly due to engine failure, Pilot Plt Off Merton Vivian Baxter (22) was killed
F. G. Berry	Flight Sergeant	unknown	1st September 1940		Hurricane	P3276	Killed in Action
C. N. Birch	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	19th August 1940	Hurricane	P3684
M. H. Brown	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown	15th August 1940 19th October 1940 24th October 1940	Hurricane
D. O. M. Browne	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	19th July 1940 15th August 1940	Hurricane	P3471 R4075
N. Cameron		unknown	unknown
J R Campbell	Flying Officer	unknown	unknown	22nd May 1944	Spitfire	MK919
Frank Harold Cattermoul	Flying Officer	unknown	1st June 1944		Spitfire	MK798	Died of injuries.
C. A. G. Chetham	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	19th October 1940 27th August 1940	Hurricane
Evzen Cizak	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	29th October 1940	Hurricane	V7302
Leslie Redford Clisby	Flight Officer	unknown	14th May 1940	13th May 1940	Hurricane	L1694 P2546	Killed in Action
A. V. Clowes	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	19th October 1940 24th October 1940	Hurricane
J. A. J. Davey	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	11th August 1940	Hurricane	P3172
Josef Dygryn-Ligoticky	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	30th October 1940	Hurricane
John Elkington	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	16th August 1940	Hurricane	P3173
G. E. Goodman	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	30th October 1940	Hurricane
P. J. H. Halahan	Squadron Leader	unknown	unknown	12th May 1940	Hurricane	L1673 L1671
N. P. W. Hancock	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	16th August 1940 05th June 1940	Hurricane	P3590
P. P. Hanks	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown	14th May 1940	Hurricane	N2380
H. B. L. Hillcoat	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	3rd September 1940		Hurricane	P3044	Killed in Action
M. G. Homer		unknown	unknown
Erik Flohr Jacobsen	Flight Sergeant	unknown	22nd May 1944		Spitfire	MK890	Killed in Action
Vaclav Jicha	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	30th October 1940
A. Kershaw	Pilot Officer	unknown	19th March 1941	24th October 1940	Hurricane		Killed in Action
John Ignatius Kilmartin		unknown	unknown
R. G. Lewis	Pilot Officer	unknown	5th February 1941	30th October 1940 12th May 1940	Hurricane	P3920	Killed in Action
R. L. Lorimer	Flight Officer	unknown	14th May 1940	13th May 1940 11th May 1940	Hurricane	L1681 L1689 L1676	Killed in Action
Eric Macey		unknown	unknown		Hunter
James Archibald Findlay Maclachlan		unknown	unknown
H. J. Merchant	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	23rd August 1940 31st August 1940	Hurricane	V7375 P2980
Jocelyn G P Millard		October 1940	unknown		Hurricane
W. T. Page	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	29th October 1940	Hurricane	P3318
C. D. Palmer	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	17th May 1940	Hurricane	P2820
H. W. Pettit	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	20th October 1940	Hurricane
P. H. M. Richey	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	10th May 1940 11th May 1940 14th May 1940	Hurricane	L1679 L1685 L1943
M. M. Shanahan	Pilot Officer	unknown	15th August 1940		Hurricane	P3043	Killed in Action
R. H. Shaw	Pilot Officer	unknown	3rd September 1940		Hurricane	P3782	Killed in Action
Wilf Sizer		April 1941	unknown		Hurricane
F. J. Soper	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	17th May 1940	Hurricane	L1905
C. M. Stavert	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	18th May 1940	Hurricane	N2353
J. Stefan	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	19th March 1941	Hurricane	Z2810
J. Stefan	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	19th March 1941	Hurricane	Z2810
D. S. Thom	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown	25th May 1940		P2880
A A. Vale	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	22nd May 1944		Spitfire	MK796	Taken prisoner
P. R. Walker	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown	14th May 1940	Hurricane	L1681	Killed in Action
J. Weber		unknown	unknown
K C Weller	Flight Sergeant	unknown	unknown	22nd May 1944	Spitfire	MK644
A. Zavoral	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	20th October 1940	Hurricane

Pilots and Aircrew for : No.1 Sqn RAF
A list of all aircrew from our database who are associated with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking their name.
Name	Info
Albonico, R. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Albonico, R. A.	Albonico, R. A. Sergeant R.A.Albonico of No.1 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (L1856) on May 18th 1940 when it was shot down by ground fire near St Quentin and Albonico was captured and made a prisoner of war.
Arbuthnot, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Arbuthnot, J.    Died : 4 / 2 / 1941	Arbuthnot, J. Killed February 4th 1941
Baxter, Merton Vivian Click the name above to see a profile of Baxter, Merton Vivian    Died : 22 / 2 / 1938	Baxter, Merton Vivian Fury I K2061, of 1 Sqn, Tangmere Hit high-tension cables, near Lewes Left formation, possibly due to engine failure, Pilot Plt Off Merton Vivian Baxter (22) was killed
Berry, F. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Berry, F. G.    Died : 1 / 9 / 1940	Berry, F. G. Flight Sergeant F.G.Berry of No 1 Squadron was shot down on the 1st of September 1940 in a Hurricane I (P3276) by a Bf 109 over Tonbridge. Flight Sergeant Berry was killed.
Birch, C. N. Click the name above to see a profile of Birch, C. N.	Birch, C. N. Pilot Officer C.N.Birch of No 1 Squadron crashed when he strayed into a balloon area near Finsbury Park in his Hurricane I (P3684)on the 19th of August 1940. Birch baled out safely and the Hurricane crashed near Oxfordness.
Boot, P. V. Click the name above to see a profile of Boot, P. V.	Boot, P. V.
Broadhurst, H. Click the name above to see a profile of Broadhurst, H.	Broadhurst, H.
Brown, D. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Brown, D. M.	Brown, D. M.
Brown, M. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Brown, M. H.    Died : 12 / 11 / 1941	Brown, M. H. Killed November 12th 1941
Browne, D. O. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Browne, D. O. M.    Died : 16 / 8 / 1940	Browne, D. O. M. Pilot Officer D.O.M.Browne of No.1 Squadron crash-landed his Hurricane (P3471) on July 19th 1940 when it caught fire during combat with a He111.
Cameron, N. Click the name above to see a profile of Cameron, N.	Cameron, N.
Campbell, J R Click the name above to see a profile of Campbell, J R	Campbell, J R On 22nd May 1944, he returned unharmed after his Spitfire Mk.IX MK919 of No.1 Sqn was damaged.
Cattermoul, Frank Harold Click the name above to see a profile of Cattermoul, Frank Harold    Died : 9 / 7 / 1944	Cattermoul, Frank Harold Died on 9th July 1944 after sustaining injuries on 1st June 1944 when his Spitfire Mk.IX MK798 of No.1 Sqn was hit by flak near Quimper and crash landed.
Chetham, C. A. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Chetham, C. A. G.    Died : 5 / 4 / 1941	Chetham, C. A. G. Pilot Officer C.A.G.Chetham of No 1 Squadron on the 27th of August 1940 lost control of his Hurricane I (P3897) in searchlights. He baled out safely in Buckinghamshire and the plane crashed.
Cizak, Evzen Click the name above to see a profile of Cizak, Evzen    Died : 26 / 11 / 1940	Cizak, Evzen
Clisby, Leslie Redford Click the name above to see a profile of Clisby, Leslie Redford    Died : 15 / 5 / 1940	Clisby, Leslie Redford Leslie Redford (Les) Clisby, DFC (29 June 1914 – 15 May 1940) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II. Serving with the Royal Air Force (RAF), he was credited with sixteen aerial victories before being killed in action during the Battle of France. In a combat career lasting a matter of months, he was Australia's first ace of the war. Born in South Australia, Clisby joined the Royal Australian Air Force as a mechanic in 1935, but was later accepted for flying training. He graduated as a pilot in 1937, and chose to take a commission with the RAF. After arriving in Britain, he was assigned to No. 1 Squadron, flying the recently introduced Hawker Hurricane. Posted to France following the outbreak of World War II, he achieved his first aerial victory on 1 April 1940. Clisby became known as a highly aggressive fighter pilot, who threw himself into combat irrespective of the odds. While flying Hurricane (L1694) when it was damaged upon landing in an attempt to secure the crew of a He111. Clisby then chased the crew on foot. In a five-day period, commencing on 10 May 1940, he was credited with destroying at least eight German aircraft. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for these and earlier victories, he was himself shot down in flames on 15 May. Clisby was flying Hurricane (P2546) when it was shot down by a Me110 at Sedan on May 14th 1940 and he was killed. Clisby was buried at Choley in France, aged 25 when he died.
Clowes, A. V. Click the name above to see a profile of Clowes, A. V.	Clowes, A. V. Pilot Officer Arthur Victor Clowes was with No 1 Squadron flying Hurricane's in France and during the Battle of Britain. He was commissioned in September 1940 and went on to become Wing Commander and in May 1941 was awarded a D.S.O. and in June 1940 a D.F.M.
Davey, J. A. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Davey, J. A. J.    Died : 11 / 8 / 1940	Davey, J. A. J. Pilot Officer J.A.J.Davey from No 1 Squadron was killed when he crashed his Hurricane I (P3172) on Sandown golf course on the 11th of August 1940 following combat.
Davies, M. P. Click the name above to see a profile of Davies, M. P.	Davies, M. P.
Demozay, J. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Demozay, J. E.    Died : 19 / 12 / 1945	Demozay, J. E. Killed December 19th 1945
Dixon, J. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Dixon, J. A.	Dixon, J. A.
Drake, Billy Click the name above to see a profile of Drake, Billy    Died : 28 / 8 / 2011	Drake, Billy Joined the R.A.F. in 1936. His first posting was to 1 squadron flying Furies then Hurricanes and first saw action over France in the Spring of 1940 and was awarded his first DFC by the end of the year. As a Squadron Leader he was sent to West Africa to command 128 Squadron. 1942 saw his commanding 112 squadron in North Africa, in July saw an immediate BAR to his DFC and in December an immediate DSO. Posted to Malta as Wing Commander he won a US DFC in 1943. Back in the UK he now was flying Typhoons in the lead up to D-Day. With Pete Brothers he was sent to the States to attend the US Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. After the war he continued in the R.A.F. serving in Japan, Malaya, Singapore, Switzerland and his final posting as Group Captain RAF Chivenor, Devon. Retired in July 1963. Going to Portugal where he ran a Bar and Restaurant and dealing in Real Estate. In his flying career he accounted for more than 24 enemy aircraft. Sadly, Billy Drake passed away on 28th August 2011.
Dygryn-Ligoticky, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Dygryn-Ligoticky, J.    Died : 4 / 6 / 1942	Dygryn-Ligoticky, J. Killed June 4th 1942
Dygryn-Ligoticky, Josef Click the name above to see a profile of Dygryn-Ligoticky, Josef    Died : 4 / 6 / 1942	Dygryn-Ligoticky, Josef
Elkington, John Click the name above to see a profile of Elkington, John	Elkington, John John (Tim) Elkington was born in 1920 and joined the RAF in September 1939. Commissioned as a Pilot Officer in July 1940 he was immediately posted to join 1 Squadron flying Hurricanes atTangmere. On 15 August he shot down an Me109 over the Channel, but the following day he was himself shot down over Thorney Island. He baled out of his Hurricane I (P3173)injured and was admitted to hospital, his Hurricane crashing at Chidham.
Fajtl, F. Click the name above to see a profile of Fajtl, F.	Fajtl, F.
Goodman, G. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Goodman, G. E.    Died : 14 / 6 / 1941	Goodman, G. E. Pilot Officer G.E.Goodman from Palestine of No 1 Squadron damaged his Hurricane I on the 18th of August 1940 in combat. He baled out of his Hurricane I (P2686) on the 6th of September 1940 following combat south of Penshurst, Kent. He was uninjured.
Grice, Phil Click the name above to see a profile of Grice, Phil	Grice, Phil Phil Grice joined the RAF after graduating from Cambridge University and after completing flying training was posted to RAF Binbrook where he flew the Lightning with 5 and 11 Squadrons and became a Lightning Weapons Instructors. He was subsequently posted to the Harrier force joining 1(F) Fighter Sqn at RAF Wittering and becoming a Harrier Qualified Weapons Instructor and flying operationally in Norway, Canada, Belize, and on detachment at Port Stanley. He was then posted to Harrier conversion Unit (233 OCU) as a Weapons Instructor before completing his RAF career as Officer Commanding Standards (Harrier). Upon leaving the RAF he joined British Airways where he flew the Boeing 747 and 777
Halahan, P. J. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Halahan, P. J. H.	Halahan, P. J. H. Squadron Leader P.J.H. Halahan of No. 1 Squadron crash-landed his Hurricane (L1671) in Belgium on May 12th 1940 following combat.
Hancock, N. P. W. Click the name above to see a profile of Hancock, N. P. W.	Hancock, N. P. W. Pilot Officer Norman Patrick Watkins 'Pat' Hancock joined the RAF on a short service commission on the 6th of February 1939. He joined No 266 Squadron at Sutton Bridge on the 7th of November 1939. He was sent to Berry-au-Bac in France where he joined No 1 Squadron. On the 16th of August 1940, flying from Northolt, he was in combat over the South Downs. His Hurricane suffered damage but returned to base.
Hanks, P. P. Click the name above to see a profile of Hanks, P. P.	Hanks, P. P. Flight Lieutenant P.P.Hanks of No.1 Squadron crashed his Hurricane (N2380) on May 14th 1940 at St Remy le Petit following combat over Sedan with a Me109.
Hillcoat, H. B. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Hillcoat, H. B. L.    Died : 3 / 9 / 1940	Hillcoat, H. B. L. Flight Lieutenant H.B.L.Hillcoat of No.1 Squadron was killed on September 3rd 1940. His Hurricane (P3044) was lost off Maidstone. He was aged 23.
Hodson, C. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Hodson, C. G.	Hodson, C. G.
Holderness, J. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Holderness, J. B.	Holderness, J. B.
Homer, M. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Homer, M. G.    Died : 27 / 9 / 1940	Homer, M. G. Flight Officer M.G.Homer of No 242 Squadron was killed after his Hurricane I (P2967) was shot down and crashed near Sittingbourne in Kent on the 27th of September 1940.
Iveson, Bob Click the name above to see a profile of Iveson, Bob	Iveson, Bob Serving with 1 Squadron as Harrier Flight Commander during the Falklands War, he led the first low-level attacks against the runway at Port Stanley. He was later shot down by Argentine Forces but ejected before the plane impacted and survived. He was picked up by helicopter three days later, having evaded capture and was subsequently awarded the RAF Escaping Trophy. He subsequently led 617 Sqn through the first Gulf War.
Jacobsen, Erik Flohr Click the name above to see a profile of Jacobsen, Erik Flohr    Died : 22 / 5 / 1944	Jacobsen, Erik Flohr Killed aged 26 on 22nd May 1944 after his Spitfire Mk.IX MK890 of No.1 Sqn was shot down by flak near Morlaix. He is buried in St Eloy churchyard. Son of Svend Adolf and Emma Jacobsen, of Risskov, Denmark.
Jicha, Vaclav Click the name above to see a profile of Jicha, Vaclav	Jicha, Vaclav
Jiche, V. Click the name above to see a profile of Jiche, V.    Died : 1 / 2 / 1945	Jiche, V. Killed February 1st 1945
Kershaw, A. Click the name above to see a profile of Kershaw, A.    Died : 19 / 3 / 1941	Kershaw, A. Pilot Officer A.Kershaw of No.1 Squadron was killed on March 19th 1941. He baled out of his Hurricane (Z2759) over Hastings and his parachute failed to deploy. He was 21.
Kilmartin, John Ignatius Click the name above to see a profile of Kilmartin, John Ignatius	Kilmartin, John Ignatius Flight Lieutenant John Ignatius 'Killy' Kilmartin an Irishman joined the R.A.F. before the war. He went to France with No 1 Squadron at the start of hostilities. He was with No 43 Squadron during the Battle of Britain flying Hurricane's.
Kordula, F. Click the name above to see a profile of Kordula, F.	Kordula, F.
Kratkoruky, B. Click the name above to see a profile of Kratkoruky, B.    Died : 15 / 1 / 1943	Kratkoruky, B. Missing January 15th 1943
Kuttelwascher, K. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Kuttelwascher, K. M.	Kuttelwascher, K. M.
Lewis, R. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Lewis, R. G.    Died : 5 / 2 / 1941	Lewis, R. G. Flight Officer R.G. Lewis was in Hurricane (L1688) flying escort when it was shot down near Maastricht in combat with Me109's. Lewis baled out safely. Lewis was killed on February 5th 1940, he was involved in combat in his Hurricane (P3920) with a Me109 before he baled out over the Channel and wasn't rescued.
Lorimer, R. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Lorimer, R. L.	Lorimer, R. L. Flight Officer R.L.Lorimer of No.1 Squadron was in Hurricane (L1681) on May 13th 1940 when it was written off, it force-landed following combat with He111's. Lorimer was shot down again this time on May 14th 1940 by a Me110 at Sedan, he was killed in this incident.
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.
Maclachlan, James Archibald Findlay Click the name above to see a profile of Maclachlan, James Archibald Findlay    Died : 31 / 7 / 1943	Maclachlan, James Archibald Findlay Died as POW July 31st 1943
Mann, H. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Mann, H. J.	Mann, H. J.
Matthews, P. G. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Matthews, P. G. H.	Matthews, P. G. H.
May, Peter Click the name above to see a profile of May, Peter	May, Peter Peter May was under training as a pilot in the Civil Air Guard at Weston Super Mare on the 3d September 1939 and was immediately accepted for further training with the RAF at Downing College, Cambridge. In June 1940 he was posted to a holding unit at Hernswell, near Lincoln, from which Hampden aircraft were employed in dropping leaflets over Germany. This aerodrome was subjected to one of the first, possibly the first, bombing raid on England by the Germans. Peter went solo on a Magister monoplane at Kingsdown Aerodrome, Chester on the 26 th June 1940. On the 1st July he suffered an engine failure over the Solway Firth, but managed to force land safely. As a reward for this safe landing he was one of six fortunate pupils on the Course of 52 to be selected for training as fighter pilots. His first solo flight in a Spitfire 1 at Hawardene Operational Unit, was on the 10th December 1940. A few days later flying over Liverpool in poor visibility, the engine failed. He decided to pancake in the Mersey but fortunately at the last minute he saw a field alongside. By using his emergency pressure bottle to lower the undercarriage quickly he managed to force land safely. Spitfire 1 aircraft undercarriage had to be raised and lowered manually. In January 1941 with only 20 hours experience on Spitfires he was posted to Sailor Malan's 74 Squadron based at Biggin Hill and later at Manston. This squadron was engaged in protecting the Channel convoys, the south-coast radar stations and the Lysanders on rescue missions over the North Sea. Returning from operational patrol over the Channel on the 21st April 1941, Peter crash-landed at Manston Aerodrome. he was taken to Margate General Hospital suffering from concussion and a broken leg. During the latter part of 1941 Peter was appointed Aerodrome Control Pilot at Manston and recommenced flying non-operationaily in December 1941. In June 1942 he moved to No. 1 Squadron at Tangmere, flying Hurricanes and mainly engaged in sweeps over France. In July it was decided to convert No. 1 squadron into a Night Fighter Squadron. As Peter's nightflying experience was limited he was sent on a Beam Approach Course at Watchfield. Peter was commissioned in 1943 and in 1944 was appointed C.O. of a Communications Flight on the island of Orkney. In July 1945 he joined 286 Hurricane Squadron at Weston Zoyland, Somerset, flying mostly at night. His completed his flying career as Naval Liaison Officer with 667 Squadron at Gosport, flying Spitfire XV1 s. Peter amassed 1687 flying hours, including 110 in Spitfires and 55 in Hurricanes.
Merchant, H. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Merchant, H. J.	Merchant, H. J. Sergeant H.J.Merchant of No 1 Squadron force landed his Hurricane I (P2980) on August 23rd 1940 at Withyham, Kent after running out of fuel, he was uninjured after hitting some trees. He was wounded on August 31st 1940. He baled out of his burning Hurricane I (V7375) after combat over Halstead.
Millard, Jocelyn G P Click the name above to see a profile of Millard, Jocelyn G P    Died : 10 / 5 / 2010	Millard, Jocelyn G P Volunteering for the RAFVR in August 1939, J G Millard was called up for full time service the following month. Converting to Hurricanes, he was posted to 1 Squadron at Wittering in October 1940, and shortly after transferred to Douglas Bader's 242 Squadron at Coltishall. In November he moved to 615 Squadron at Northolt. After the Battle of Britain he spent time as an instructor, going to Canada. He later became Squadron Commander of 35 SFTS. Sadly, Jocelyn Millard passed away on the 10th of May 2010.
Page, W. T. Click the name above to see a profile of Page, W. T.    Died : 16 / 11 / 1943	Page, W. T. Sergeant W.T.Page of No 1 Squadron force-landed his Hurricane I (P3318) near Peterborough after combat on October 29th 1940.
Palmer, C. D. Click the name above to see a profile of Palmer, C. D.	Palmer, C. D. Flight Officer C.D.Palmer of No.1 Squadron was flying Hurricane (P2820) on May 17th 1940 when it was involved in combat with Me110s near Reims, he baled out safely.
Pavlu, O. Click the name above to see a profile of Pavlu, O.    Died : 28 / 4 / 1943	Pavlu, O. Killed April 28th 1943
Pemberton, D. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Pemberton, D. A.    Died : 3 / 11 / 1940	Pemberton, D. A. Killed November 3rd 1940
Pettit, H. W. Click the name above to see a profile of Pettit, H. W.    Died : 2 / 2 / 1941	Pettit, H. W. Killed February 2nd 1941**
Poihoda, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Poihoda, J.    Died : 6 / 3 / 1943	Poihoda, J. Missing March 6th 1943
Richey , P. H. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Richey , P. H. M.	Richey , P. H. M. Flight officer P.H.M. Richey of No.1 Squadron was flying Hurricane (L1679) when it was damaged in combat whilst on patrol on May 10th 1940, he force-landed at Mezieres airfield. Richey was flying in Hurricane (L1685) on May 11th when it was shot down by a Me110, he baled out safely. Richey was in Hurricane (L1943) on May 14th when it was shot down near Vouzieres and crash-landed, the aircraft was written off.
Robinson, J. C. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Robinson, J. C. E.    Died : 21 / 4 / 1941	Robinson, J. C. E. Killed April 21st 1941**
Salmon, H. N. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Salmon, H. N. E.    Died : 6 / 12 / 1943	Salmon, H. N. E. Missing December 6th 1943**
Shanahan, M. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Shanahan, M. M.    Died : 16 / 8 / 1940	Shanahan, M. M. Sergeant M.M.Shanahan from No 1 Squadron was shot down off Harwich on August 15th 1940 in his Hurricane I (P3043).
Shaw, R. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Shaw, R. H.    Died : 3 / 9 / 1940	Shaw, R. H. Pilot Officer R.H.Shaw of No 1 Squadron was killed in action on September 3rd 1940 South of Maidstone in his Hurricane I (P3782).
Sizer, Wilf Click the name above to see a profile of Sizer, Wilf    Died : 22 / 12 / 2006	Sizer, Wilf Born on 23rd February 1920, at the outbreak of war Bill Sizer was flying Hurricanes with 213 Squadron, after flying Guantlets with No.17 Squadron. The squadron flew to France in May 1940, where he scored his first victories, before being attacked by five Me109s and shot down. Rejoining his squadron soon after, he took part in the air battles over Dunkirk before again being shot down and escaping back to England. He flew throughout the Battle of Britain. Based at Exeter, on the 11th of August, he shot down a Ju88, and the next day he shot down a fighter escorting a large formation of bombers. As the attacks intensified, the pilots of 213 Sqn fle wup to four patrols a day. On the 15th of August he shot down two Ju87 Stukas. He also shared in the destruction of a Ju88 in October 1940, bringing it down over Beachy Head. He was awarded the DFC for scoring 7 and 5 shared victories. In April 1941 he was posted to join 1 Squadron, and then 91 Squadron. In April 1942 he joined 152 Squadron flying Spitfires, with whom he went to North Africa. In January 1943 he was given command of 93 Squadron and took part in the Sicily landings. While leading 93 Squadron he shot down two Italian fighters and damaged several others. He was awarded a Bar to the DFC. He finished the war with 7 and 5 shared victories. He died 22nd December 2006.
Soper, F. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Soper, F. J.	Soper, F. J. Sergeant F.J.Soper of No.1 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (L1905) on May 17th 1940 when it was shot down by a Me110.
Squire, Peter Click the name above to see a profile of Squire, Peter	Squire, Peter Air Marshal Sir Peter Squire began his operational flying with No. 20 Squadron flying Hunters in Singapore. He became an instructor on the Hunter before flying Gnats as a member of the Red Arrows; later returning to operational flying on the Harrier. In 1981 he took command of No. 1 Squadron at RAF Wittering and during the Falklands conflict, led the Squadron into action for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Stavert, C. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Stavert, C. M.	Stavert, C. M. Pilot Officer C.M.Stavert of No.1 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (N2353) on May 18th 1940 when he ran out of fuel and force-landed near Conde-Vraux following combat.
Stefan, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Stefan, J.	Stefan, J.
Strugnell, William Click the name above to see a profile of Strugnell, William    Died : ?	Strugnell, William William Victor Strugnell had a long career in the Royal Air Force stretching thro WW1 and WW2. On 27th June 1915, Sergeant Strugnell was commissioned a second lieutenant. On 5th February 1916, he piloted a Morane Saulnier and drove down a Aviatik C.1 reconnaissance plane for his first victory. On 2nd June 1916, he was awarded the Military Cross. William Victor Strugnell spent some time as a instructor before returning to flying duties in a Sopwith Pup with 54 squadron as flight commander of A Flight. On 19 March 1917, he shared in the setting afire of a German reconnaissance plane. On 14th April he destroyed a German reconnaisance aircraft and on 1st May 1917 sent an Albatros D.III out of control. On 11th May 1917, he cooperated with fellow aces Oliver Sutton and Maurice Scott, and three other pilots in destroying a recon plane; Strugnell then single handedly destroyed an Albatros D.III. London Gazette entry for Military Cross, 3rd June 1916 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While leading an offensive patrol he attacked and brought down a hostile machine. Later, in the same patrol, he brought down a second machine. In all he has accounted for five machines and a kite balloon.
Thom, D. S. Click the name above to see a profile of Thom, D. S.	Thom, D. S. Flight Lieutenant D.S.Thom of No.1 Squadron was shot down in his Hurricane (P2880) by AA fire on May 25th 1940 and made a prisoner of war.
Vale, A A. Click the name above to see a profile of Vale, A A.	Vale, A A. Taken prisoner on 22nd May 1944 after his Spitfire Mk.IX MK796 of No.1 Sqn was hit by flak as he attacked a train near Sizun and broke up.
Velebnovsky, A. Click the name above to see a profile of Velebnovsky, A.    Died : 16 / 7 / 1941	Velebnovsky, A. Killed July 16th 1941
Walker, P. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Walker, P. R.	Walker, P. R. Flight Lieutenant P.R.Walker of No.1 Squadron was shot down in his Hurricane (L1681) on May 14th 1940 near Vouzieres. He crash-landed and the aircraft was written off.
Wareham, M. P. Click the name above to see a profile of Wareham, M. P.	Wareham, M. P.
Warren, S. Click the name above to see a profile of Warren, S.    Died : 9 / 10 / 1940	Warren, S. Missing October 9th 1940**
Weber, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Weber, J.	Weber, J.
Weller, K C Click the name above to see a profile of Weller, K C	Weller, K C On 22nd May 1944 he returned to base safely after his Spitfire Mk.IX MK644 JX-M of No.1 Sqn was damaged.
Zavoral, A. Click the name above to see a profile of Zavoral, A.    Died : 31 / 10 / 1941	Zavoral, A. Sergeant A.Zavoral of No.607 Squadron was killed on October 31st 1941. His Hurricane (BE403) was taken down by flak. He was 24.