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| Place |
Date |
Time |
Summary of Events COMPILING OFFICER__Fg. Off. C. W. Powell_________ |
REFS TO APPENDICES |
| Jever |
1-16.9.55 |
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TO BE ADDED LATER |
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| Jever |
17.9.55 |
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STAND-DOWN |
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| Jever |
18.9.55 |
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STAND-DOWN |
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| Jever |
19.9.55 |
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STAND-DOWN |
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| JEVER |
20.9.55. |
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Operational
An anti-cyclone over Europe this morning gave us blue skies and very little wind. However,
things were a little dis-organised after the stand down and no-one got airborne until
about 09.00 hours.
As the Wing Commander Flying has gone on leave, our C.O. has taken over the Wing,
leaving Flt.Lt. A.T. Powell in charge of the Squadron.
Four aircraft were on primary inspections, so not many aircraft were available, and
only 20 sorties were carried out during the day.
A few pilot's did some night flying in Vampire T XI's prior to doing some dusk
flying in Hunters on Thursday. |
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| Jever |
21.9.55. |
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Operational
Bad visibility limited flying at first this morning, but an improvement later allow-
ed the colour state to change to 'green'.
A total of 18 sorties were carried out.
This afternoon was a sports afternoon. |
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| Jever |
22.9.55. |
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Operational
Once again the visibility was not very good in the lower levels. However, limited
flying commenced at 08.45 hours and continued until 16.45 hours.
The C.O. and 'A' Flight Commander then did a dusk and night flying trip each in
Hunters. This is the first night flying to be done in Hunters, at least in 2nd T.A.F.
Personnel
Fg. Off. Saunders returned to the Squadron after his touring holiday. |
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| Jever |
23.9.55. |
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Operational
With the conditions very much the same as yesterday, flying was again limited. Rest
of the sorties were on cine exercises, in which the film is now being taken during a
tail-chase instead of ordinary quarter attacks. |
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| Jever |
24.9.55. |
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Operational
Only 16 sorties were carried out today on high level battle in fours, and combat
flying, together with a little close formation.
This afternoon was a stand-down.
Personnel
Fg. Off. Irish went on 3 weeks U.K. leave to get married. |
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| Jever |
25.9.55. |
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STAND-DOWN |
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| Jever |
26.9.55. |
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Operational
Poor conditions prevented flying for some time this morning. However, a start
was made eventually about 11.00 hours and the usual high level battle and cine exercises
were carried out.
A few pilots who flew the Vampire T XI at night last week, flew Hunters at dusk and
at night tonight.
A total of 28 sorties, including eleven night, produced 23 hours. |
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| Jever |
27.9.55. |
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Operational
A reasonable day's flying on the usual exercises produced 20 hours today. One
pilot took an aircraft belonging to No. 98 Squadron to U.K. today. |
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| Jever |
28.9.55. |
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Operational
Another day of good weather and about 13 hours flying done this morning. This
afternoon was a sports afternoon.
Personnel
Fg. Off. Butcher returned to U.K. today after completing his 2 and half years
tour in Germany. |
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| Jever |
29.9.55. |
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Operational
A good days flying was done today with 30 sorties being carried out on high and
low level battle formation and cine practices.
This brings the total Hunter time for the month up to 320 hours.
The first of our aircraft was flown to U.K. today for modifications.
Some night flying was done in Vampire T XI's in preparation for more Hunter night
flying.
Personnel
Fg. Off. Dodds has gone to the U.K. for 10 days leave. |
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| Jever |
30.9.55. |
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Operational
The last day of the month and 28 hours are needed for the target - these were achieved
by mid-afternoon, and the final total was 352 hours on operational type.
The usual practice interceptions were carried out on most of the sorties. |
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Flying Hours
Aircraft Hours Minutes Sorties
Hunter F. 4 352 10 428
Vampire T XI 14 05 19
TOTAL 366 15 447
Squadron Strength
Officers S.N.C.O.s Corporals Airmen
16 9 17 48
signed AT Powell
(A.T. POWELL)
Flight Lieutenant
Officer Commanding
No. 118 Squadron
Royal Air Force |
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