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Summary of Events COMPILING OFFICER Fg. Off. C.W. Powell |
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| Jever |
2.9.55 |
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Operational
A number of aircraft on Primary Inspections reduced the available aircraft to 3 or 4.
The usual high level battle and cine exercises were carried out. A few G.C.A.'s were
practiced again and a total of 14 hours only, was flown. |
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| Jever |
3.9.55 |
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Operational
Another rehearsal parade was held this morning, and no flying took place until
11.00 hours when one detail of two aircraft did a high level battle formation trip. This
afternoon was a stand-down. |
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| Jever |
4.9.55 |
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STAND-DOWN |
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| Jever |
5.9.55 |
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Operational
Good weather this morning enabled a fairly early start to be made. However, a
number of aircraft on Primary Inspection reduced availability to four.
Some sorties consisted of G.C.A.'s while the remainder continued to practice high
and low level battle formation.
The 26 sorties resulted in 21 hours flying. |
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| Jever |
6.9.55 |
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Operational
Poor visibility and a low cloud base kept the airfield state 'amber' all
day. This meant that only two aircraft per Squadron could be airborne at one time.
Consequently only 12 sorties were flown for about eleven hours.
Personnel
Fg. Off. McLennon went on three weeks U.K. leave today. |
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| Jever |
7.9.55 |
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Operational
A section of four aircraft got airborne this morning but were recalled quite soon
because of a deterioration in the weather. After a weather check at mid-day it was
decided that there should be no further flying.
This afternoon was a sports afternoon. |
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| Jever |
8.9.55 |
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Operational
Another rehearsal for next weeks C-in-C's parade took part of the morning. As
the cloud base was only 600 feet here and 400 feet at Oldenburg, no flying was done
during the morning. Bad visibility reduced flying during the afternoon and only two
pairs got airborne. |
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| Jever |
9.9.55 |
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Operational
Eight-eighths blue sky this morning, but the visibility is down to 3,000 yards, so
the colour state is again 'amber'. The visibility is expected to improve by 09.00 hours
to 3 miles or more, so more flying can be expected.
A few high level battle formation sorties were flown, together with a fly-past
rehearsal for next Friday. A total of 27 sorties. |
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| Jever |
10.9.55 |
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Operational
A parade rehearsal occupied most of the morning and bad weather prevented any
flying. |
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| Jever |
11.9.55 |
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STAND-DOWN
Personnel
Fg. Off. Yeomans returned from three weeks U.K. leave. |
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| Jever |
12.9.55 |
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Operational
Rather marginal conditions this morning soon deteriorated, causing two of our
aircraft to be diverted to Oldenburg about 11.00 hours. Flying did not recommence until
about 14.30 hours, but was stopped again almost immediately. The pair at Oldenburg
eventually got back about 17.00 hours. |
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| Jever |
13.9.55 |
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Operational
After a short sortie involving four aircraft, a practice was carried out for
Fridays flypast and aerobatics show. Flt.Lt. E.J. Goodwin did solo aerobatics and No.
93 Squadron did formation aerobatics.
More training sorties were flown and then another rehearsal was carried out.
A total of 41 sorties, most of which were quite a lot less than one hour, so only
about 25 hours resulted from the days flying. |
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| Jever |
14.9.55 |
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Operational
The airfield colour state remained 'amber' this morning, and only one pair per
Squadron were allowed. Because of this, only eight sorties were flown during the
morning.
This afternoon was a sports afternoon, and the Flying Wing Pilots played the
Sergeants' Mess at soccer and won. |
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| Jever |
15.9.55 |
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Operational
As today is the fifteenth anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a commemoration
parade was held this morning, followed by a rehearsal for tomorrow's big parade. By
the time these and Met. briefing were over it was 10.30 hours.
Airfield conditions were not very good all day, due to a depression centred just
to the east of base. The rest of the day was spent in preparation for the C-in-C's
visit tomorrow. |
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| Jever |
16.9.55 |
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Operational
This morning was almost fully occupied with the C-in-C's parade.
The only flying done was on the flypast and the aerobatic display, after the
C-in-C had inspected the Squadron. |
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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'nt 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. Most
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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