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Summary of Events Compilation Officer: Fg. Off. P. Barrow |
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2nd. January 56 |
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A period of aircraft recognition followed met. briefing. During the day 14 sorties
were flown and 8 sorties by night. The day sorties consisted of cine exercises.
Two Hunters which have been in the U.K. for gun modifications were flown back by
Flying Officers B.B. Sharman and P.J. Hirst. |
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3rd. |
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A total of 52 sorties were flown during the day, of which 11 were night sorties.
The programme consisted of Cross-Countries, G.C.A.'s, and Cine. |
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4th |
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Low cloud over the North German Plain prevented more than two sorties being
completed. Pilots carried out normal Squadron Duties. |
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5th |
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No flying carried out owing to fog. Bad weather programme of lectures was organised. |
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6th |
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Poor visibility again prevented flying. A programme of Aircraft Recce., Meteorology
and Signals lectures was carried out. |
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7th |
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A Squadron Parade was held this morning, after which the airmen carries out
Primaries. The Pilots did their normal Squadron Duties. |
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9th. |
Monday. |
Only two sorties were flown owing to extensive low cloud coverage. Bad weather
programme carried out. |
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10th |
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Again limited flying - 5 sorties of cine flown - so a programme of lectures on
Aircraft Recce. and instructional films ensued. |
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11th |
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Good flying weather, all day and a total of 15:55 Hunter hours were completed.
Two more Hunters were returned after modifications flown by Flying Officers
R.A. Edwards and D. Young. |
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12th |
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Another good flying day with 22 sorties flown, consisting of Battle Formation and
some very successful P.I.'s. |
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13th |
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A total of 12:25 Hunter hours flown covering Battle Form., Cine and Air to Air
details. |
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14th |
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Poor weather conditions, low cloud and poor visibility prevented flying. |
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16th. |
Monday. |
A good flying day during which 27 sorties of Battle Formation and Cine exercises
were carried out. Twelve sorties of G.C.As and close formation were completed at night. |
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17th |
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Today, Exercise "SID" produced some successful P.I.'s, in addition to other details
of Battle Formation and Cross Countries. Sqn.Ldr. D.T. Adamsonn and Fg.Off.D.G.Riley
flew a Sabre belonging to No. 93 Squadron. |
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18th |
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Only two sorties were flown during the day owing to low cloud. The afternoon was
devoted to sports. |
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19th |
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A sudden deterioration in weather compelled a section of four to divert to
Oldenburg and they returned later in the afternoon. Overall, only twelve sorties were
flown. |
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20th |
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The weather remained poor throughout the day, but 19 sorties of Cine were carried
out amounting to 12:35 Hunter hours. |
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21st |
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Poor weather prevented flying and while airmen attended trade lectures, the Pilots
did their Squadron duties. |
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23rd. |
Monday. |
Snow showers rendered the runway unserviceable preventing further flying. Pilots
attended an Aircraft Recce. Lecture and did simulated ejections on the Martin-Baker
ejection seat rig. |
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24th |
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Limited flying due to heavy snow showers. Flying was carried out between the
showers. In the afternoon a formation of eight aircraft led by the C.O., Sqn.Ldr.
Adamson flew a close formation flypast over the airfield. |
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25th |
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Frozen snow and ice covered the runway and taxi-ways preventing flying. Pilots
attended a lecture on aircraft recce. The remainder of the morning being spent in
Squadron Duties. The afternoon was a sports afternoon. |
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26th |
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Ice still covered the runway but some flying was possible. Eleven sorties were
flown consisting of Battle Formation and Cine details. |
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27th |
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Only 7 sorties were flown owing to snow showers and icy runway conditions. |
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28th |
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Pilots attended to their Squadron Duties after Met. briefing; fog preventing flying. |
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30th. |
Monday. |
Further showers of snow over the weekend caused more ice on the runway and taxi -
ways. Flying was limited to experienced pilots and only 9:00 Hunter hours were flown. |
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31st. |
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Flying again limited to experienced pilots and a total of only 9 sorties of
G.C.A's were flown with some cine. |
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Hours Flown
Operational (Day) 165.15
Operational (Night) 12:55
Training Types 59:20
Instruments (Actual) 21:20
Instruments (Simulated) 5:10
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4th. |
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PERSONNEL
Fg.Off. Shore left for U.K. leave (21 datys) |
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8th. |
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Fg.Off. Barrow and Plt.Off. Rastall posted to the Squadron from 229 O.C.U. |
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11th. |
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Flt.Lt. C.J. Barrey D.F.C., A.F.C., D.F.M. posted to the Squadron from 66 Squadron
to command 'B' Flight vice Sqn.Ldr. Severne. |
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12th. |
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Fg.Off. Sawyer returned from U.K. leave. |
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15th. |
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Sqn.Ldr. J. de M. Severne A.F.C. posted to command No. 26 Squadron |
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28th. |
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Fg.Off. McCullagh and Fg.Off. Edwards detached for a Winter Survival Course in
South Germany. |
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30th. |
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Fg.Off. Shore returned from U.K. leave. |
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OPERATIONAL
The month has been marred by bad weather. For several days of the month low clouds,
fog, snow and ice restricted flying. Much of the flying done was accomplished in
marginal weather conditions. In the early part of the month the number of aircraft
unserviceable rarely exceeded three, but in the latter part of the month a serviceability
rate of between four and eight was maintained. The total Hunter hours of 178:10 have
been flown throughout in poor weather conditions. |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Considerable stress has been placed on certain ground trades, due to under
- establishment in riggers. Four aircraft have been fully modified for air firing
in the U.K.; these being the last of the Squadron's aircraft to be modified.
signedCJBarrey
(C.J. Barrey)
Flight Lieutenant
Officer Commanding
No. 98 Squadron |
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