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215 Squadron RAF

Battle Orders and Sortie Reports

October 1944 to December 1944

Appendices to Forms 540 From Air 27/1331 National Archives, Kew Initial Transcription February 2013 R. Quirk Winnipeg, Canada

The Forms 541 for 215 Squadron only list the aircraft "Captain" for the various operations. These transcriptions were done to provide some data on the various aircrew members, and what operations they took part in. At this point in time the transcripts are "as typed"; they have not been checked for typing errors, nor have they been check against the original microfilm records for "transcription" errors. The total content of the Sortie Reports and Battle Orders has not been transcribed in most cases. Battle Orders often had a "Part 2" which gave information on bomb loads, fuel loads, etc. Sortie reports usually had details of each aircraft's flight. At some time these will be added to the transcription.

215 Squadron October 1944

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Appendix No 22 Confidential From :- Headquarters, No 185 Wing, R.A.F. To :- H.Q., A.C.,S.E.A., R.A.F., Ceylon. H.Q., Eastern Air Command 22 S.C.U. at Eastern Air Command (Lt. Tiffany)

H.Q., 231 Group, Statistics H.Q., 231 Group, Intelligence HQ. No. 175 Wing, R.A.F. No.215 Squadron, R.A.F.

Date :- 14th October 1944 Ref. 185W/S/401/1/1/Int. No. 215 Squadron Oprep No. 16. Consolidated Sortie Report No. 24 for Day 11th October 1944 Part A. 4 Liberators Mk VI, A/C B, F, Q & S. A/C "B" A/C "Q" Captain F/L. R.E. Grouse W/O. J.C. McPhee 2/P. F/O. J.D. Bingham W/O. J.W. Spencer Nav. F/O. J. Campbell F/S. G. Nounes?? 1st WOP. W/O. G. Abbott W/O. P.W? Webby 2nd WOP F/O. R.S. Andrews F/S. A.G. Whiltshire F/Eng. Sgt. A.I. Smith Sgt. A.W. Spencer B/A. F/L. F.D. Houghton W/O. K.F. Hilton F/Gun. Sgt. N. McCartney Sgt. B.D. Winkworth M.Up. G. Sgt. W. Wright Sgt. D.T. Chapman Ball/G. Sgt. W.A. Smith Sgt. L. Size Rear/G. Sgt. J.C. Marsh Sgt. G.K. Parkes A/C "F" A/C "S" Captain F/O. S.T.F. Downie F/O. R.V. Lantake? 2/P. Sgt. W.F. Hill F/L. R.C. Wallace Nav. W/O. A.R.M. Stephens Lt. ? H. Sharratt 1st WOP. W/O. G. P. Nicholls? F/S ? A. Livingstone 2nd WOP Sgt. A. Milligan W/O. F. Foley F/Eng. Sgt. J.F.G. Piper Sgt. P.E. Woodham? B/A. W/O. J.N. Clifford Lt. D.S. Michelmore F/Gun. Sgt. G.T. Coles F/S. G.F. Mackenzie M.Up. G. Sgt. R. Harrison F/S. A.G. Gow?ard Ball/G. Sgt. F?E? Fleming F/S. B.F. Vince Rear/G. Sgt. C.H. Coaling? F/S. H.L. Rial? Air Sea Rescue Search for survivors of missing Liberator. (A/C "??" of 159 Squadron) Digri.

Rain and thunderstorms to West of search area, with dense cloud 300' – 20,000'. Otherwise 2 – 5/10ths scattered Cu, base 700' tops 1,000'. 2 – 3/10ths Cirrus, Hazy early in the day, with fair visibility, improving later. 0310 hours, 11th October 1944, Digri. 2150 hours, 11th October 1944, Digri.


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Part B.

A seperate chronological narrative is given for each aircraft. A/C "B"

110310 Airborne, Digri. 110634 Pinpoint. Foul Island. 110713 to 110942. Creeping line ahead search of area. 17.50'N. 93.40'E to1750'N 93.00'E to 18.19'N 93.40'E to

18.10'N. 93.00'E, rate 1 turns at 300 ft. visibility ½ mile, commencing 1750'N 93.40'E and finishing 18.10'N 63.40'E.

110841 Sighted A.S.R. Launch, stationary 17.52'N 93.14'E. 111031 to 111244 Square search of area 18.20'N 93.00'E to 18.20'N 93.40'E to 17.40'N 93.00'E to 17.40'N 93.40'E,

using position 18.03'N 93.18'E as Datum point; rate 1 turns to starboard at 300 ft, visibility 2 miles. No sightings.

111245 Message from Base "Investigate object at position 19.03'N 93.34'E" S/C for position. 111320 to 111330 Over point 19.03'N 93.34'E 300 ft. Nothing seen except several partially submerged, brownish

green rocks. 111330 S/C for estimated position of A.S.R.Launch. 111340 A.S.R.Launch sighted 200°/7miles. From position of A/C. S/C base. 1812'N 93.07'E 700 ft. 111758 Landed Digri.

A/C "S"

110418 Airborne Digri 110743 Pinpoint Foul Island. 110758 to 110923 Creeping line ahead search of area. 17.30'N 93.25'E to 17.30'N 93.50'E to 17.38'N 93.25'E

17.38'N 93.50'E rate 1 turns at 300', vis. 500 yds. commencing at 17.30'N. 93.50'E. No sightings. 110924 Message from Base "Move search area 10' Long. westward" 17.38'N 93.50'E 300 ft. 110934 to 111329 Creeping line ahead search of area 17.38'N 93.15'E to 17.38'N 93.50'E to 1800'N 9315'E to

1800N 93.50'E, rate 1 turns at 300', visibility 500 yds. Commencing at 17.38'N 93.50'E and finishing at 1800'N 93.15'E. No sightings.

111329 S/C Base 18.00'N 93.15'E. 111653 Landed Digri.

A/C "Q"

110435 Airborne Digri. 110803 Investigate practically submerged yellowish-brown object in sea. Considered a floating log of wood, circled

object for 15 minutes. 17.55'N 93.50'E. 100 to 300' 110824 to 110929 Creeping line ahead search of area 17.55'N 93.50'E to 17.55'N 93.25'E to 17.50'N 93.50'E to

17.50'N 93.25'E, rate 1 turns at 300', vis. ½ mile, commencing at 17.55'N 93.50'E. No sightings during search.

110930 Message from Base "Move area of search 10' Long westwards" 17.50'N 93.50'E 300 ft. 110940 to 11128 Creeping line ahead search of area 17.50'N 98.40'E to 17.50'N 93.15'E. to 17.35'N 93.40'E to

17.35'N 93.15'E, rate 1 turns at 300', vis ½ mile commencing at 17.50'N 93.40'E No sightings. 111228 Set Course Base 17.35'N 93.15'E. 111605 Landed Digri.

A/C "F"

111310 Airborne Digri. 111558 Pinpoint Cheduba Island 111620 to 111716 Creeping Line ahead search of area. 17.35'N 93.12'E to 17.35'N 93.20'E to 18.00'N 93.12'E to

18.00N 93.20'E. rate 1 turns at 3-400', ½ mile vis. commencing at 18.00'N 93.20'E No sightings. 111717 Message from base "move area of search 10' Long. westwards". 111728 Creeping line ahead search of area 17.35'N 93.00'E to 17.35'N 93.10'E to 18.00'N 93.00'E to 18.00'N

93.10'E trate 1 turns at 300', ? mile vis., commencing 18.00N 93.10'E, and finishing 18.00'N 93.00'E. No sightings.

111911 Position check. W. Borong Island S/C Base. 112150 Landed Digri.


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SRB. Front building up during time of search to south and west of search area, with electrical and rain storms, and dnse Cu-Nimbus base 800' tops 11/12,000'. Slight haze on sea, but vis good. 2-5/10ths scattered Cu. 700 to 1,000' in search area with 2/10ths Cirrus. Temperature plus 30° C at 500ft. Wind1 090°-160° 5-15 mph. Sea Calm.

SRC to SRG Nil.

(signed) (R.F.Cox) S/Ldr. Senior Intelligence Officer, No. 185 Wing. R.A.F.

1 Original record states "Wing", it has been changed to "Wind" in the transcription.


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Appendix No 24 Confidential From :- H.Q., No 185 Wing, R.A.F. To :- H.Q., A.C.,S.E.A., R.A.F., Ceylon. H.Q., Eastern Air Command 22 S.C.U. at Eastern Air Command (Lt. Tiffany)


Date :- 15th October 1944 Ref. :- 185W/S/401/1/1/Int. No. 215 Squadron Oprep No. 17. Consolidated Sortie Report No. 25 for Day 12th October 1944 Part. A. 1. 3 Lib. VI., A/C. F, Q & S. 2. A/C "B" A/C "Q" A/C "S" Capt. F/O. A.F. Colson F/S. M?C. Hazengarb F/L. N. Williams 2/P. F/S. R. Harling Sgt. C.A. Kerr W/O. A Harvey Nav. Sgt. A.V. Smith F/S. R.W. Hammpton Lt. G. Bendall 1.WOP. F/S. E.A. Fleming Sgt. W. Boyd F/S. J. Skinner 2/WOP F/S. F.D. Tyler Sgt. G.R. Cooke Sgt. D. Phoenix F/Eng. Sgt. G?A. Robinson Sgt. D. Burbon F/S. A.A? Wright B/A. F/S. C.W. Skelly P/O. L.R. Tancock F/O. E.G. Faiers? F/Gun. Sgt. R.A. Cloves? Sgt. V. Hyde F/S. R. Stuart M.Up. G. Sgt. A.W. Redmond Sgt. J. Roberts P/O. V. Godber B/Gnr. Sgt. G.M? Seggor ------------------ Sgt. A.T. Gaskins R/Gnr. F/S. W.I? Richardson Sgt. K. Grierson Sgt. A.S. F?orson 3. Air Sea Rescue Search for survivors of missing Liberator. (A/C "W?" of 159 Squadron) 4. Digri. 5. Towering Cu. to 20,000 – 25,000' north of Search area, with thunderstorms and rain. Otherwise fair – 2/10ths Cu.

base 2,000' tops 5,000', and 3/10 high cirrus. Visibility good, decreasing slightly during day. 6. 0443 hours, 12th October 1944, Digri. 7. 2229 hours, 12th October 1944, Digri. Part B. SRA. 120444 (A/C "Q"), 120555 (A/C "S"), and 121218 (A/C "F"). Airborne Digri. A/C"Q"

120842. Pinpoint. Foul Island. 120910 to 121213. Square search, with rate 1 turns at 300' vis. 1 ml. of area 1718'N 93.17'E to 17.26'N 92.58'E to 17.42'N 93.17'E to 17.24'N 93.35'E, starting at 17.25'N 93.17'E. No sightings.

121213. Set course base. 1725'N 92.28'E.


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A/C "S"

120922 Pinpoint Foul Island. 121000 to 121514 Creeping line ahead search, with rate 1 turns at 300', visibility 2 ½ miles, of area 17.05'N 92.50'E to 17.05'N 94.00'E to 19.05'N 92.50'E to 18.05'N 94.00'E. commencing at 17.05'N 94.00'E and finishing at 18.05'N 94.00'E. No sightings.

121514 Set course Base. 18.05'N 94.00'E.

A/C "F"

121514 Pinpoint Cheduba Island. 121557 to 121915 Creeping Line ahead search with rate 1 turns at 300'1 visibility 1 mile, of area 17.05'N 92.50'E to 17.05'N 94.00'E to 17.15'N 92.51'E to 17.15'N 94.00'E commencing at 17.05'N 94.00'E, and finishing at 17.15'N 92.51'E. No sightings.

121915 Set course base 17.51'N2 92.51'E.

121531 (A/CQ). 121905 (A/CS) and 122229 (A/CF) – landed Digri.

SRB 1330 hours 21.00'N 90.00'E. 2/10ths broken Cumulus base 2,000', top 5,000', and 2-3/10ths high Cirrus. Weather

fair, with good visibility. Wind 360° / 7 mph. Temperature plus 32° C. at 300'. SRC to SRG. Nil.


1 On the original, the last two 0's have been "cut off" at the edge of the paper; they have been added by the transcriber. 2 Record states 17.51'N, but based on search outline, may have been 17.15'N.


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Appendix No 26 Confidential From :- Headquarters, No 185 Wing, R.A.F. To :- H.Q., A.C.,S.E.A., R.A.F., Ceylon. H.Q., Eastern Air Command 22 S.C.U. at Eastern Air Command (Lt. Tiffany)


Date :- 15th October 1944 Ref. 185W/S/401/1/1/Int. No. 215 Squadron Oprep No. 18. Consolidated Sortie Report No. 26 for Day 13th October 1944 Part A. 1. 2 Lib Mk VI, A/C "H and Q" 2. A/C "H" A/C "Q" Captain S/L. C.V. Beadon Sgt. T.C. Brooks 2/P. F/O. W.F? Waddington Sgt. K.W. Morley Nav. W/O. D. Golding F/S. T.W. Scott 1.WOP. F/S. G? Griffin Sgt. L.R. Tutton 2.WOP Sgt. T. Bennett Sgt. P.K. Lisle F/Eng. F/S. R. Hineson Sgt. C.W. C?eason? B/A. F/S. G.? Ma?nton P/O. K.R. Silcocks F/Gnr. Sgt. R?C. Hill Sgt. J.J. Miller M/Up/G. Sgt. P. Cunningham Sgt. R.J.A? Benfield B/G. Sgt. D. Morgan Sgt. L.G. Hitchings R/Gnr. Sgt. D. Harding Sgt. J.G. Hudson 3. Air Sea Rescue Search for survivors of missing Liberator. (A/C "W?" of 159 Squadron) 4. Digri. 5. Isolated storms to the north E?ast of Search areas, with 8-9ths Cu. and S.Cu., and rain. Poor vis. in this area.

Elsewhere weather fair, but deteriorating; 5/10ths CU. base 2,500' with moderately good visibility. 6. 0432 hours, 13th October 1944, Digri. 7. 1821 hours, 13th October 1944, Digri. Part B. SRA. A seperate chronological narrative is given for each aircraft. A/C "Q"

130432 Airborne, Digri. 130752 Pinpoint. Cheduba Island. 131025 to 131141 Creeping line ahead search, with rate 1 turns at 500', visibility 1 mile of area. 18.55'N 92.25'E to 18.15'N 93.51'E to 18.54'N 9?.27'E to 18.1?9'N 93.52'E., commencing at 18.15'N 93.51'E. 131141 Search completed. No sightings. S/C. Oyster Island 18.19'N 93.51'E.


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131233 to 131239 Visual Reconnaisance of Oyster Island 20 ft. Nothing seen. 131240 S/C Base. 20.12'N 92.32'E. 131509 Landed Digri.

A/C "H"

130705 Airborne, Digri. 131021 Pinpoint. Flatt Island. 131030 to 131407 Creeping line ahead search, with rate 1 turns at 400'. Vis 1 mile. Of area 17.38'N 94.04'E to 17.42'N 93.42'E to 18.24'N 93.42'E to 18.22?'N 94.04'E commencing at 18.22'N 94.04'E. 131407 Search completed. No sightings. S/C Foul Island. 17.42'N 93.42'E. 131423 to 131436. Visual reconnaissance of Foul Island. 500'. Nothing unusual seen. 131436 S/C Cheduba Island 18.04'N 94.05'E 131450 to 131505 Visual Reconnaissance of beaches around Cheduba Island 300 ft. No activity seen. 131505 S/C Oyster Island 18.55'N 93.30'E. 131550 to 131552 Visual reconnaissance of Oyster Island. 300' No activity seen. 131552 S/C Base. 20.12'N 92.31'E 131824 Landed Digri. Note :- Examination of A/C "H" after landing revealed a bullet hole in the side plating of the Ball Turret, on the starboard side (guns facing forward). The bullet disintegrated in the ammunition feedway. As far as can be ascertained this incident occurred at approx. 1353 hours (18.41'N 93.38'E, 300 ft.). At this time A/C "H" was flying northwards over the Western beach of Cheduba Island with Ball Gunners' Guns pointing in direction of flight. The Ball Gunner felt a jar, and heard a "crack", but merely cleared his guns, thinking he had a "coaked?" round. The bullet entered the turret on the starboard side, at an angle of about 70° from the horizontal, and must have been fired from a position near the southern tip of Cheduba Island. Personnel casualties ;- Nil. Damage to A/C. :- A/C "H" – category. No.1.

SRB. 1407 hours. 17.42'N 93.42'E. 1/10 scattered alto-stratus. Base 1200ft. in southern part of search area. Weather fair.

Good visibility wind 130°/8 mph. Temperature plus 30° at 500 ft. Sea calm. To North of 18.45' Lat. Weather deteriorating 5-9/10ths Cu base 2,500'. Some rain. Visibility occasionally

down to 500 yds. Wind 145°/5mph. Sea Calm. SRC to SRG Nil.


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Appendix No Secret Battle Order for 5/12/44 Serial No:- 8. 215 Squadron 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'A' KG830 A/C 'B' KG831 A/C 'C' EW285 Capt. W/C Sindall J.H. F/L Grouse H.E? F/L Brodie C.M. 2nd.P. P/O Waddington W. F/O Binghan D. (DFM) F/O Potts J.A. Nav. P/O Golding D. F/O Campbell J.A.B. F/L Cox K.D. B/A. F/O Williams J. F/L Houghton F. W/O South R. F/E. Sgt Forbes R.O. Sgt Smith A.A. F/S Dawson J. 1st Wop. W/O Nichols G.R. F/O Andrews R.F. F/L Harris A.H. 2nd Wop. F/S Cooper F. F/S Byers B. W/O Irvine H.O. Nose G. Sgt Higgs C? Sgt McCartney N. W/O Read A.L. Upper G. Sgt Duncombe G.F. Sgt Wright W. F/L Lawrance L.A. Ball G. Sgt Deanch B. Sgt Smith G. F/S Harris D. Tail G. Sgt Day C. Sgt Marsh J.C. F/S Washbrook W.L. A/C '??' KH214 A/C 'G' EW176 A/C 'H' KH274 Capt. Sgt Miller J.H. F/L Grahame A.E. W/O Palmer K.G. 2nd.P. F/S Robinson H.V. F/O Neville J.F. W/O Temple Smith R.R. Nav. F/S Pollock S.G? W/O King D.F. F/S Prince E.S. B/A. P/O Strasman P. G. W/O Humphries C.K. W/O Loosemore K.E. F/E. F/S Rayner C.A. Sgt Wheeler L.G. Sgt Durrant A.A. 1st Wop. Sgt Bosworth R. F/O Kelly F.S. W/O Jefferies N.D. 2nd Wop. Sgt Alexander J. Sgt Wallace A.S. Sgt. Bostock W.R. Nose G. F/S Perrot F. Sgt Dawson J.P. Sgt. Pullen D.H. Upper G. Sgt Harris R. Sgt Littlejohn A.S. Sgt Mathison G.G. Ball G. F/S Hindle H. Sgt Adams W.D. Sgt McKnight D. Tail G. F/S Savage A.H. W/O Richards J.M.R. Sgt. Miller R.B. 'B' Flight A/C 'O' KH258 A/C 'Q' EW284 A/C 'V' KG970 Capt. F/S Brooks T.C. W/O McPhee J.L. S/L O'Connor P.R. (DFC) 2nd.P. F/S Hason? L.M. W/O Spencer J.W. F/L Wallace R.C. Nav. F/S Scott T.W. W/O Newnes? W.G. Lt. Sharratt M.H. B/A. P/O Silcoeka? K.L. W/O Hilton K.F. Lt. Michelmore D.S. F/E. F/S Gesson C.W. Sgt Spencer A.W. Sgt Hargrave A.G. 1st Wop. Sgt Tutton L.R. W/O Webby P.W. W/O Saunders K.R. 2nd Wop. Sgt Steele D.E. F/S Wiltshire A.G. F/S Skinner R.A. Nose G. Sgt Mckenzie G?F. Sgt Wink???th B.D. F/S Lewis E.G. Upper G. Sgt Benfield R.J. Sgt. Chapman D.T. F/S Goward A.G. Ball G. Sgt Hitchens? L.G. Sgt Size L. Sgt Littlehales N.H. Tail G. Sgt Miller J.P. Sgt Da?wer N?P. F/S Riel H.L.

1 Page number is "cut off" on copy of record, but his page was between No. 75 and No. 77.


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A/C 'R' KG846 A/C 'S' EV?963 A/C 'U' KG968 Capt. W/O Mazengarb M?C. W/O Caldurp??? L.A. F/L Coulin E.F. 2nd.P. Sgt Clay F. F/S Diheen J.L. Sgt Knight G.A. Nav. F/S Hampton R.W. F/S Clarke A. F/O Livingstone E.R. B/A. P/O Tancock L.R. F/S Jones L. W/O Wright M.G. F/E. F/S Exley J.H. Sgt Roberts J.J. F/S Wilkinson J. 1st Wop. Sgt Boyd W. W/O Foley F.A.A. W/O Sharpe D.G. 2nd Wop. Sgt Cook G.R. W/O Iremonger R.J. Sgt Raper S.R. Nose G. F/S Hyde H.Y. Sgt Best J.G. Sgt Rosewall J. Upper G. F/S Hargrave F.W. Sgt Franklin E.R. F/S Clarke W. Ball G. Sgt. Burton D.C.H. F/S Watson L.V. F/S Vine G.F. Tail G. F/S Robert J. Sgt RichardsonM. F/S Wharrier V.J. Reserve A/C 'P' KH284 Capt. F/O Fraser W.N. 2nd.P. Sgt Govan J.S. Nav. F/S Dine R. B/A. P/O Smith A.S. F/E. Sgt Cooper A.H. 1st Wop. Sgt Barlow J. 2nd Wop. Sgt M?ellwaine B.H. Nose G. F/S Howse J.P. Upper G. F/S Hill G.E. Ball G. F/S Jones S.B. Tail G. F/S Slight J. 3. Briefing – 0830 hrs. 5/12/44 4. Rations – To be delivered to aircraft 5. O. i/c Rations – F/Lt. R.B. Williams 6. Take Off – 1000 hours 5/12/44 7. Authorisation Book – To be signed in Flight Offices 8. O. i/c Flying – S/Ldr. C.V. Beadon 9. O. i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Bingham and F/O Andrews 10. O. i/c Marshalling – F/O Gilbert

(signed) Squadron Leader, Commanding No. 215 Squadron. R.A.F.


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Appendix No 34 Confidential From :- Headquarters, No 185 Wing, R.A.F. To :- H.Q., 231 Group, Intelligence

H.Q., 231 Group, Statistics 175 Wing 215 Squadron

Date :- 31st October 1944 Ref. :- 185W/S/401/1/1/Int. Squadron Oprep Serial No. 23 Consolidated Sortie Report for Exercise Glaxo, Day 30th October 1944 Part. A. 1. 6 Lib. VI., A/C. A,C,F,H,P,Q. to here 2. "A" Flight A/C "A" A/C "F" A/C "H" Capt. F/Lt. Grouse F/O. Downie Sgt Miller 2/P. F/O. H?ingham Sgt. Hill Sgt Robinson Nav. F/O. Campbell W/O. Stephe?ns F/Sgt Pollock B/A. F/L. Houghton F/O. M?esser P/O. Stras?man F/E. Sgt. Smith 989 Sgt. Piper Sgt. Rayner 1st WOP. W/O. Abbott W/O. Hamptom? Sgt Bo??worth 2nd WOP F/O. Andress? Sgt. W?illigan Sgt Alexander Nose G. Sgt McCartney Sgt Perrot M.Up.G. Sgt Wright Sgt Harrison Sgt Nickelson Ball G. Sgt Smith 922 Sgt Fleming Sgt K?indle Tail G. Sgt Marsh Sgt Cowling "B" Flight A/C "C" A/C "P" A/C "Q" Capt. F?/O. Clark F/O. Fraser F/L. Shaw. 2/P. W/O. H?a?daway F/S. G?ovan? Lt. Crichton Nav. F/O. Guest F/S. Do?ne F/Sgt Scott B/A. P/O. Smith Lt. M?ishallmore F/E. Sgt Dent Sgt Cooper Sgt. McGill 1st WOP. F/S. Hope Sgt Barlow F/O. Helbourn? 2nd WOP Sgt Mella?naine? Sgt Lyll Nose G. Sgt Todd F/S. M?ouse F/S. Chrystall M.Up.G. Sgt R?edmund F/S. Hill F/L. Lawrence Ball G. Sgt. R?ic??es Sgt Jones Sgt. Brown Tail G. W/O. Reed Sgt. S?light W/O Da?lgarne 3. Detailed to carry out Exercise Glaxo as laid down in Strat. Air Force Training Instruction No. 2 and Form

R?1/24/10/44. 4. Digri. 5. Jessore 10/10 Cumulus cloud base 2,000ft. tops 4/6000 ft. Amarda Road and Madras Good weather, No cloud. 6. 0958 hours, Digri, 30th October 1944.


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7. 1908? hours, Digri, 30th October 1944.

Note :- A/C "??" due to excessive petrol consumption dropped out of formation and landed St. Thomas Mount 1330 hours – Returned to base 1520 hours following day 31st October 1944.

Part B. BA. Unescorted.. BB Jessore Bombing Range (found to be blooded) Amarda Road Range and Madras easily identified by Map Reading. BC Jessore found to be flooded, no bombing carried out. BD Each A/C. carried 8 x 10lb Practice bombs. All A/C were detailed to bomb in formation Amarda Road

A/C "A &F?" dropped 4 bombs each at 0831 hours from 7,500 ft. 159?? I.A.S.?? course 172° (Above A/C each brought back 4 bombs to base) A/C "??" in above formation – all bombs hung up. A/C "?? & H" All bombs brought back, due to bombing gear of Formation Leader being U.S. A/C "C" returned to base 08?08 hours due to engine trouble. Circled A/B. to reduce petrol load and landed 103?0 hours. All bombs brought back. All A/C. carried out simulation bombing of Madras Main Station.

BE. A/C "A" two bombs undershot, third inside circle and fourth just beyond.

A/C "F" All bombs seen to burst 15/20 yards to right of circle. BF. Nil. BG. 1270 rounds .5 Ball. BH. N/A. BJ. N/A. BK. Nil. BL. Focal length ?? Photos taken 4, Failures Nil. A/C were fitted with at least 2 cine cameras in various gun positions. Results awaited. BM. Interceptions. The formation was intercepted on three occasions.

1. Kris??agar 5,000ft. at 0650 to 0719 hours several attacks by 5 Hurricanes. Attacks varied in character but were mainly directed against 1st Vic.

2. Amarda Road vicinity 0810 hours to 0840 hours at 7,000ft, approximately 12 American Thunderbolts attacked from all quarters very close and spectacular.

3. Madras, 1235 to 1250 hours, 10,000ft attacks by R.A.F. Thunderbolts varying in numbers from 4 to 8. Attacks pressed from all quarters above and below.

R. Exta? F/Lt Senior Intelligence Officer, No. 185 Wing. R.A.F.


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Secret Battle Order for 26.11.44 Serial No:- 1. 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews "A" Flight A/C "A" KG830 A/C "B" KG831 A/C "C" EW285 Capt. W/C Sindall F/Lt. Grouse F/Lt. Graham 2nd.P. F/O Waddington F/O Bingham F/O Neville Nav. F/O Golding F/O Campbell W.O King B/A. P/O Williams F/Lt. Houghton W.O Humphrey F/E. Sgt. Forbes Sgt. Smith Sgt. Wheeler 1st Wop. W.O Nicholls W.O Abbott F/S Hope 2nd Wop. F/S Cooper F/O Andrews Sgt. Wallace Nose G. Sgt. Higgs Sgt. McCatney Sgt Dawson Upper G. Sgt. Duncom?be Sgt. Wright Sgt. Redmond? Ball G. Sgt. Deacon Sgt. Smith Sgt. Adams?? Tail G. Sgt. Day Sgt. Marsh Sgt. Littlejohn A/C "D" KH214 A/C "F" EW?223 A/C "H" KH274 Capt. F/Lt. Williams F/O Brodie S/Ldr. Beadon? 2nd.P. F/S Harling F/O Potts Sgt. Clay Nav. P/O Stephens F/Lt. Cox F/O Kerley B/A. W.O Clifford P/O Stra???an F?/O ?unton? F/E. Sgt. Quinn F/S Dawson Sgt. Hindson 1st Wop. W.O H?anaghan F/Lt. Harris P/O Griffin 2nd Wop. F/S Grahame W.O Irvine Sgt. Bannett? Nose G. Sgt. Lanterty? W/O Read? Sgt. Hill Upper G. Sgt. McLennan F/O Wade Sgt. Cunningham? Ball G. Sgt. Spencer F/S Harris Sgt. Borgan Tail G. Sgt. Kemp. F/S Washbrook Sgt. Harding "B" Flight. A/C "O" KH258 A/C "Q" EW284 A/C "S" EV963 Capt. F/Lt. Coulin W.O McPhee W.O Cameron 2nd.P. Sgt. Knight W.O Spencer Sgt. Dinson? Nav. F/O Livingstone W.O Newnes? F/S Clarke B/A. W.O Wright W.O Hilton F/S James F/E. F/S Wilkinson Sgt. Spencer Sgt. Roberts? 1st Wop. W.O Sharp W.O Webby W.O Foley 2nd Wop. Sgt. Raper F/S Wiltshire W.O Ira???nger? Nose G. Sgt. Cross Sgt. Win??orth? Sgt. Best Upper G. F/S Clarke Sgt. Chapman Sgt. Franklin Ball G. Sgt. Haswell Sgt. Size F/S Watson Tail G. F/S W?tarrier Sgt. Parkes Sgt. Richardson A/C "T" EW178 A/C "U" KG963? A/C "V" K?G?970 Capt. F/Sgt. Brooks F/Lt. Williams S/Ldr. O'Connor 2nd.P. F/S Morley W.O Harvey F/Lt. Wallace? Nav. F/S Scott Lt. Bendall Lt. Sharratt B/A. P/O Silcocks F/O Faires Lt. Mic?elmorere? F/E. F/S Goeson? F/S A.A. Wright Sgt. M?argrave 1st Wop. Sgt. Totton Sgt. Lis?le W.O Saunders 2nd Wop. Sgt. Steele F/S Ward F/S Skinner Nose G. Sgt. Miller F/S Stuart F/S Lewis Upper G. Sgt. Benfield P/O Godber F/S G?oward?


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Ball G. Sgt. Hitchens? F/S Gaskin F/S Littlehales? Tail G. F/S Roberts F/S Forson? F/S Riel. A/C "H" KG846 - Reserve Capt. F/Lt. Shaw 2nd.P. Lt. Crichton Nav. F/O Roberts B/A. F/S Hash F/E. Sgt. McGill 1st Wop. F/Lt. Milbourne 2nd Wop. F/O Dalton Nose G. F/S Chrystall Upper G. Sgt.Cartwright Ball G. Sgt. Brpwm Tail G. W/O Dalgarno? 3. Briefing – 19.00 hours 24.11.44 4. Rations. To be delivered to the aircraft 5. Take off – To be notified be notified later 6. Authorization Book – To be signed ?? Flight Off???? 7. Officer i/c Flying – F/O Clarke 8. Officer i/c Rations – F/O Guest 9. Officers i/c Jungle Kit – F/O Bingham, F/O And???? Distribution:- Officers Mess, Sgts. Mess. Equip. Section. S.S.Q.? Ops. Room (11) Parachute Sect. Signals Adjutant? Officer i/c Rations. File.

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Appendix No Secret Battle Order for 28/11/44 Serial No:- 1. 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'B' K.8311 A/C 'F' F?W285 A/C 'D' KH214 Capt. F?/O Hadeway J. W/O Tindall W.E. F/Lt Williams R.D. 2nd.P. F/Lt Grouse W/O Combs? A.C. F/S Harding H? Nav. P/O Guest? L.H. W/O O'Conner B.W. P/O Stephens, A.R.M. B/A. P/O Williams J. W/O South J.A.R. F/L Houghton, R.D F/E. Sgt. Smith A.A. F/S Morgan J. Sgt Spires? G.A. 1st Wop. F/S Hope, V.R. F/S Ryers B.A. W/O M?onaghan, P. 2nd Wop. F/O Andrews R.S. F/S Bruce A.R. F/S Graham E.J. Nose G. Sgt Todd A.G F/S Smith G.J. Sgt Lasberry? H. Upper G. Sgt. Redmond D.H. F/S Armstrong? G.R. Sgt McL???han W. Ball G. Sgt Reckus?? H.A. Sgt Barter? K? Sgt Spencer A.W. Tail G. F/S Washbrook? W?L. Sgt Coles G.T. Sgt Kemp K.A? A/C 'C' EW223 A/C "H" KH274 Capt. W/O Palmer K.G. S/L Beaton C.V. 2nd.P. W/O Temple Smith H.R. Sgt Clay F. Nav. F/s Prince K.S. F/O Kerley H.F. B/A. F/S Lossemore? K.E? P/O M?unton G.A. F/E. W/O Jeffries H.D. Sgt H?adson? R.L. 1st Wop. Sgt Bostock W.H. F/O Griffin G. 2nd Wop. Sgt. Dugrant?? A.A. Sgt Bennett? T. Nose G. Sgt Pullen D.H. Sgt Hill D?C. Upper G. Sgt Matheson G.C. Sgt Cunningham R.M. Ball G. Sgt McKnight D. Sgt M?organ D.J. Tail G. Sgt. Miller R.B. Sgt Harling? A.D. 'B' Flight A/C "P" KH284? A/C 'Q' EW284 A/C 'R' KG846 Capt. F/O Fraser W.W. W/O Cameron L.A. F/L Shaw H.A. 2nd.P. F/S Govan J.S. F/S Dinson? J.L. Lt. Crichton? G.W. Nav. F/S Done R. F/S Clark A. F/O Roberts A.W. B/A. P/O Smith A.B? F/S Jones R. F/S Harth?? C.A. F/E. Sgt Cooper A.H. Sgt Roberts J.J. Sgt McGill J. 1st Wop. Sgt Barlow J. W/O Foley F.A. F/L Hilborne H.E? 2nd Wop. Sgt McI?lwain B.H. W/O Irononger? R.J. P/O Dalton J.A.M? Nose G. F/S B?owse J.P. Sgt. Best J.G. F/S Chrystall W? Upper G. F/S Hill G.E. Sgt Franklin E? Sgt Cartwright V. Ball G. F/S Jones S.B. F/S Watson L.V. Sgt Brown R. Tail G. F/S Slight J. Sgt Richardson W/O Dalgarno? R.D. A/C "V" KG970 Capt. S/Ldr O'Connor P.R. DFC 2nd.P. F/L Wallace R?C. Nav. Lt Sharratt H.H. B/A. Lt Michelmore D.S. F/E. Sgt. Hargrave A.C. 1st Wop. W/O Saunders? K.R. 1 Incomplete serial given in the record.


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2nd Wop. F/S Skinner R.A. Nose G. F/S Lewis E.G. Upper G. F/S Coward A.G. Ball G. Sgt. Littlehales H.M? Tail G. F/S Riel H.L. 3. Briefing – 1900 hours 27.11.44. 4. Rations – To be delivered to aircraft. 5. Take off – To be notified later 6. Authorisation Book – To be signed in Flight offices. 7. Officer i/c Flying – W/Cdr. Sindall. 8. Officer i/c Rations – F/O Livingstone. 9. Officer i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Bingham, P?/O Andrews. 10.Officer i/c Marshalling – F/L Lantake. Distribution Officers' Mess Sgts' Mess Eqmdp. Section S.S.Q. OPS Room (11) Parachute Section Signals Adjutant O. i/c Rations O. i/C Jungle Kits. Intell. Officer (14?)

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Appendix No Secret Battle Order for 30.11.44 Serial No:- 5.

215 Squadron 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'B' KG830 A/C 'C' KH124?? Capt. F/L Williams R.D F/O B?ownie S.F?P. 2nd.P. F/S Harling R. Sgt Hill W.F. Nav. W/O Dyball S.K? P/O Stephans A.R.M. B/A. W/O South J.A.R. F/S Skelly C.P. F/E. Sgt Quinn C.A. Sgt Piper J.F.G. 1st Wop. W/O H?onaghan P. F/S Fleming K?A. 2nd Wop. F/S Grahame E.J. Sgt Milligan A. Nose G. Sgt Lemberty N. Sgt Coles? G.T. Upper G. Sgt McLennon W. Sgt Harrison R? Ball G. Sgt Spencer A.W. F/S Fleming? F.K. Tail G. Sgt K?emp K.A. R/S Richardson W?H.S. 'B' Flight A/C 'V' KG970 A/C 'Q' EV?284 Capt. F/L Williams N.M. F/L Coulin F.F. 2nd.P. W/O Harvey A.W. F/O Gilbert? ?? ?? Nav. Ft. B?endall G.D. F/O Livingston N? ?? B/A. F/O Faiers W/O N?eight N? ?? F/E. F/S Wright A.A. F/S Wilkinson W? 1st Wop. Sgt Lisle R.K. W/O S???? D?C? 2nd Wop. F/S Ward R.M? Sgt Raper S.N? Nose G. F/S Stuart S.W? Sgt Rosan???l J? Upper G. P/O Godber V.J. F/S Clarke W.H.F. Ball G. F/S Gaskin A.T. Sgt Hanwell S? Tail G. F/S Forson A.S. F/S??arrier V.?? 3. Briefing – To be held at A.L.G. 30/11/44. 4. Rations – To be delivered to aircraft a.m.30/11/44 5. Take Off – (For A.L.G) 0848 30/11/44 6. Authorisation Book – To be signed in Flight Offices 7. Officer i/c Flying – F/Lt. Brodie 8. Officer i/c Rations – F/Lt. Grouse 9. Officers i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Bingham & F/O Andrews 10. Officer i/c Marshalling – F/O Potts 11. Preliminary Briefing – 1900 hrs 29/11/44.

(signed) Wing Commander, Commanding No. 215 Squadron R.A.F.

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Appendix No 36 Confidential From :- Headquarters, No 185 Wing, R.A.F. To :- H.Q., A.C.,S.E.A., R.A.F., Ceylon., H.Q., Eastern Air Command 22 S.C.U. at Eastern Air Command, (Lt. Tiffany)

H.Q., 231 Group, Statistics, H.Q., 231 Group, Intelligence HQ. No. 175 Wing, R.A.F., No.215 Squadron, R.A.F.

Date :- 3rd November 1944 Ref. 185W/S/401/1/1/Int. No. 215 Squadron Oprep Serial No. 27. Consolidated Sortie Report No. 2 for Night 2nd/3rd November 1944 Part A. 1. 4 Lib Mk VI's of 215 Squadron, A/C G,R,S,V. 2. A/C "F" A/C "G" Captain W/Cdr. Sindall J.H. S/L. Beadon C.V. 2/P. F/O. W?addington G? F/O. Bingham? J. Nav. W/O. Golding D. F/O. Campbell J.A. F/Eng. Sgt. Forbes B?D. F/S. Hindson R.L. B/A. F/Lt. Houghton F.D? F/O. Messer F?J. 1st WOP. W/O M?ichells? G.R. P/O. Griffin G. 2nd WOP F/S. Cooper F. Sgt. B?ennett T. Nose G. Sgt. Higgs C. Sgt. Hill K? Upp. G. Sgt. Duncombe? G.F. Sgt. Cunningham P? Bell G. Sgt. Deacon? B. Sgt. Morgan D. Tail Gnr. Sgt. Day G. Sgt Harding D. A/C "V" A/C "S" Captain S/L. O'Connor P/O. Ross J. 2/P. F/S. Appleby D. F/O. Gilbert H. Nav. Lt. Bendall? L. F/O. F?illitine? G.B. F/Eng. Sgt. Spencer A. Sgt. Wooldridge J. B/A. F/S. Marchant R. F/S. Wilson R. 1st WOP. W/O Saunders K. R? W/O. Johnson N. 2nd WOP F/S. Skinner P? F/S. W?ard? R. Nose G. Sgt. Lewis G. Sgt. Cross A. Upp. G. F/S. C?oward C? F/S. Clarke W. Bell G. F/S. Vince W? Sgt. Boswell? A. Tail Gnr. F/S. Rial R. Sgt. Hudson J.H. 3. Vinh Aerodrome – Primary. Vinh Shipyard - Secondary 4. Chittagong (A.L.G.) 5. Vinh A/C. weather good – no cloud, slight ground haze. Vinh Shipyard Good – no cloud, slight ground haze. 6. Chittagong, 1818 hours, 2nd November 1944. 7. Digri, 0745 hours, 3rd November 1944. Part B.


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BA. Unescorted BB. Good visibility, all landmarks clearly seen. BC. Quiet, no activity. BD. A/C G, R and V bombed Vinh A/D in one stick, each aimed at runways of A/C. Total load of each A/C. 3 x 500

G.P.T.D. A/C. Time Height I.A.S. Course Mag. G. 0005 7,000 165 2?90 R. 2352 10,000 160 150 V. 2350 10,000 153 150

(A/C S unable to clearly recognise Primary target decided to bomb secondary which appeared to be clearer and with less ground haze.)

A/C. S. 2343 8,000 155 140 BE. A/C G. Attempted to bomb the northern junction of the Runways but bombs overshot and no burst were seen –

possibly due to attention of crew being suddenly diverted to appearance of enemy A/C 6,000ft below. A/C R. Bursts were observed parallel to but south of southern runway, Between this and hangers and possible Barrack buildings. A/C V. Bursts were observed across the base of the NW/SE runway. A/C S. Attacked secondary target. Bombs were aimed at the eastern end of the shipyard, but bursts were no seen.

BF. Nil. BG. Total by 4 aircraft in test bursts :- .5 A.P. 200, Incend. 100. BH. A/C V. after bombs were released, saw a T/E. A/C at the base of NW/SE runway where bombs subsequently burst.

This A/C was not seen after this attack and it is believed to have been destroyed. A/C S. Observed a medium sized red fire with little smoke at the Eastern end of the shipyard after the bombs had fallen. This fire increased in size and was still visible 50 miles away.

BJ. A/C R. reported 2352 hours at 10,000ft 2 bursts of H.A.A. 2,000ft above A/C and also inaccurate for direction.

A/C V. at 2340 hours at 10,000ft. observed a few burst of small arms fire from a position about six miles east of the target.

BK. Nil. BL. Focal length 8" Attempted 4. Failures 4.

(1 Flash failure, 2 manipulation failures & 1 flash not launched.) BM. A/C V. 2350 hours, 10,000ft whilst making run observed a small silvery uncamouflaged A/C taking off, and a T/E.

A/C at base of runway where bombs subsequently fell. Neither A/C were seen again by A/C V. A/C G. at 2212 hours and 2217 hours respectively, 7,000ft observed two silvery uncamouflaged A/C flying N.W. to S.E. about 6,000ft below. These aircraft were not seen again by A/C G. A/C G. Also reports a possible incomplete fair weather strip seen in moonlight running at right angles to a road at approximately 18.49 N 105.32'E. A/C S. at 0001 hours height 9,000ft. observed stationary orange light about 400 yards astern. This suddenly appeared last 10/15 seconds and then vanished. Nickels Nil. Route :- Chittagong – 22.20' n 96.00' E. 19.52' N 102.10' E. – Target – Chittagong – Base (Digri)


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(signed) (R.A.W. Exton) F/Lt.

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Appendix No 39 Confidential From :- Headquarters, No 185 Wing, R.A.F. To :- H.Q., A.C.,S.E.A., R.A.F., Ceylon., H.Q., Eastern Air Command 22 S.C.U. at Eastern Air Command, (Lt. Tiffany)

H.Q., 231 Group, Statistics, H.Q., 231 Group, Intelligence HQ. No. 175 Wing, R.A.F., No.215 Squadron, R.A.F.

Date :- 5th November 1944 Ref. 185W/S/401/1/1/Int. No. 215 Squadron Oprep Serial No. 28. Consolidated Sortie Report No. 3. For Day 4th November 1944 Part A. 1. 6 Lib Mk VI's of 215 Squadron, A/C B,C,D?O,U,P. Aircraft & Crews1 'A' Flight A/C "B" KG831 A/C "C" EW??285 A/C "D" KH2?14 Capt. F/L Grouse, R.E. F/O Clark F/O D???nie? S.T.F. 2nd.P. F/O Bingham, J.D. W/O Hadaway, F. Sgt Hill, V. Nav. F/O Campbell, J.A.B. F/O Guest? L.R. W/O Stephens, J B/A. F/L Horhton?, F.D. P/O Wood, H.V. P?/O H?esser, R. F/E. Sgt Smith, A.A. Sgt Dent, R. Sgt Piper 1st W.Op. W/O Abbott, W.C? F/S Hope, V.R. F/O Hampton? P.K. 2nd W.Op P/O Andrews, R. Sgt. Bostock Sgt Hilligan? J. Nose G. Sgt McCartney F/S Todd, A.G. Sgt Coles, S? Upper. G. Sgt Wright, W. Sgt. Redwood? D.A. Sgt Harrison, ?? Ball G. Sgt. Smith, J. Sgt Rocken, A?A? Sgt Flemming, ?? Tail G. Sgt Harsk? J. W/O Reed, K? Sgt Cowling, C. 'B' Flight A/C "O" KH258 A/C "U" KG969 A/C "P" EW?224 Capt. F/L Williams, M?W? W/O Cameron? F/O Pras?er, W.W. 2nd.P. W/O Harvey Sgt Dir??n F/S Govan Nav. Lt. Bendall, G.D. Sgt Roberts F/S Dore? B/A. F/O Palerm? K?C? W/O Lr???onger P/O Smith, A? E? F/E. Sgt Wright, A.A. Sgt Cooke? Sgt Cooper 1st W.Op. Sgt Lyle F/S Hew??? Sgt ?????ine 2nd W.Op Sgt Phoenix F/S Jones Sgt. Steels Nose G. Sgt Stuart Sgt Best F/S How?se Upper. G. P/O Godher?, V.J. Sgt Franklin F/S Hill Ball G. Sgt Caskin F/S Watson Sgt Jones? Tail G. Sgt Porson? Sgt Richardson? Sgt Slight? 3. Detailed to attack Insbin Railway Workshops. (Secondary Taungup Dumps, Area C.) 4. Digri 5. Target area 3-5/10ths Strato- Cu. tops 5,000 ft. Vis. Good. 6. Digri, 0635 hours, 4th November 1944. (A/C U failed to take-off due to engine trouble.) 1 Crew names are on the previous page of the record, page 54, but have been placed in the "normal" position on the report.


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7. Digri, 1625 hours, 4th November 1944. Part B. BA. Escort of 19 P.38's (U.S.A.A.F.) & 24 P.47 A/C. (R.A.F.) BB. River and Jail provided excellent pinpoint to target which was already smoking from earlier attacks. BC. Covered by smoke – particularly southern end ???????????? earlier attack. BD. All A/C bombed in one stick in formation from varying heights.

A/C. Bombs Time Height I.A.S. Course Mag. B. Each A/C 1146 hours 11,500' 175 140 C. carried 1 x -"- 11,000' " " D. 1000 ??ITI -"- 11,300' " " O. & 3 x 1000 -"- 12,000' " " P. G.P.T.D. -"- 10,000' " "

BE. A/C B. Bombs seen to Burst across southern end by oilshops?.

A/C C. Stick fell towards Northern end of target burst of the H.I.T.I. bomb not seen through smoke. A/C D. The on burst seen ??????? south end of target in grey smoke A/C O. Believed burst in N.W. corner of target. A/C P. Believed Burst across N. end of target.

BF. Nil. BG. Total for 5 aircraft in test bursts :- .5 A.P. 140, Incend. 70. BH. Smoke covering south? end of target and drifting West. Centre sheds appeared untouched. BJ. Many busts moderate to intense H.A.A. all around formation, accurate for height and direction. Several ground ??

???? ???? from positions on W?? bank of river just N?? of target, and immediately N.W?? of target in ???? area. BK. A/C P Lib. VI. sustained damage believed mainly due to A/A but? definitely partly attributable to combat. Category

1. BL. Focal length 8" attempted 54. Failures Nil.

All photo's of excellent quality showing clear cut ground detail, and bomb bursts BM. 1. Enemy Fighters – variously estimate by crews to number from 6 to 10 mainly Oscars, one or two Hamps, attacked

the formation over the target area immediately after bombing. Attacks were made from all directions, and details of combats are enumerated on Combat (Profoma 11) attached. A Combat claim in respect of one B/A. has been submitted by ???? is also attached. 2. Over the target area, approximately 12,000ft 1150 hrs one enemy S/E fighter, type unknown, flying at about 400 feet above, and to right angles of formation, dropped 4 bombs or cannisters from Wing tips. These fell slowly compared with bombs and dropped through the formation without effect, and were not seen to explode. 3. At 12?25 hours, 10,500ft, at position 16.10 N 94.42 E, South of Tandngup 1 Oscar, 1,500yds away at 1 o'clock position, passed to South no attack, seen by 2 crews.

{Transcription note: the next part of the document is the "Consolidated Combat Report" for Nov. 4th. It has not been transcribed at this time.}

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(R.?. Cox) S/Ldr. Senior Intelligence Officer, No. 185 Wing. R.A.F.


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Appendix No Secret Battle Order for 1/11/44 Serial No:- 6. 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'C' EW285 A/C 'H' KH214 Capt. W/O Hadaway J. S/L Beadon C.V. 2nd.P. F/L Grouse R.E. Sgt Clay F. Nav. F/O Guest L.R. F/O Kerley H.F. B/A. W/O Clifford J.M. F/O Manton G.A. F/E. Sgt Dent, R. Sgt Hindson R.L. 1st Wop. F/S Hope V.R. P/O Griffin G. 2nd Wop. F/O Andrews R.S. Sgt Bennett T. Nose G. F/S Todd A.G. Sgt Hill E.C. Upper G. F/S Redmond D.H. Sgt Cuninghan R.M. Ball G. F/S Reekes H.A. Sgt Morgan D.J. Tail G. F/S Smith G.J. Sgt Harding A.D. 'B' Flight A/C 'R' KG846 A/C 'S' EV963* Reserve Crew Capt. F/L Shaw H.A. W/O McPhee J.C. F/O Fraser W.W. 2nd.P. Lt. Crichton G.V. W/O Spencer J.W. F/S Govan J.S. Nav. F/L Williams G.B. W/O Newnes W.G. F/S Done R. B/A. F/S Nash C.A. W/O Hilton K.F. F/S Smith A.E. F/E. Sgt McGill J. Sgt Spencer? A.J. Sgt Cooper A.H. 1st Wop. F/L Milborne H.E. W/O Webby P.W? Sgt Barlow? J. 2nd Wop. F/O Dalton J.A.H. F/S Wiltshire A.O? Sgt McIlwaine B.A. Nose G. F/S Chrystall W. Sgt Winkworth B.O. F/S Howse J.P. Upper G. Sgt. Cartwright V. F/S Hargrave F.W. F/S Hill G.D? Ball G. Sgt Brown R. Sgt Size L. F/S Jones S.B. Tail G. W/O Dalgarno R. F/S Dewar K.P. F/S Slight J. 3. Briefing – 1700 hrs 30/11/44 4. Rations – To be collected from Ration Stores – Officers' Mess after briefing. 5. Take Off – 0001 hours 1/12/44. Authorisation Book – To be signed in Flight Offices. 7. Officer i/c Flying – S/Ldr. P.R. O'Connor. 8. Officer i/c Rations – F/O Campbell 9. Officer i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Bingham & F/O Andrews 10. Officer i/c Marshalling – F/O Colson * or A/C 'G' EW176

(signed) Wing Commander, Commanding No. 215 Squadron. R.A.F.

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Appendix No 55 Secret Battle Order for 4/12/44 Serial No:- 7. 215 Squadron 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'D' KH214 A/C 'H' KH274 Capt. Sgt Miller J.H. W/O Palmer K.G. 2nd.P. F/S Robinson H.V. W/O Temple Smith R.R. Nav. F/S Pollock S.G? F/S Prince B.S. B/A. P/O Strasman P. G. W/O Loosemore K.E. F/E. F/S Rayner C.A. W/O Jefferies N.D. 1st Wop. Sgt Bosworth R. Sgt. Bostock U.R. 2nd Wop. Sgt Alexander J. Sgt Durrant A.A. Nose G. F/S Perrot F. Sgt. Pullen D.N.K. Upper G. Sgt Redmond A.W. Sgt Mathison G.C. Ball G. F/S Hindle H. Sgt McKnight D. Tail G. F/S Savage A.H. Sgt. Miller R.B. 'B' Flight A/C 'R' KG846 A/C 'V' KG970 Capt. W/O Cameron L.A. F/O Gilbert D.F. 2nd.P. Sgt. Dineen J.L. F/S Mason L.M. Nav. W/O Clarke A. F/L Williams G.B. B/A. F/S Jones L. F/S Wilson H.I. F/E. Sgt Roberts J.J. F/S Woodham P.E. 1st Wop. W/O Foley F.A.A. W/O Johnson J.W. 2nd Wop. W/O Iremonger R.J. F/S Ward M.R. Nose G. Sgt. Best J.G. Sgt Cross J.G. Upper G. Sgt Fanklin E.R. F/S Clarke W. Ball G. F/S Watson L.V. Sgt Haswell R. Tail G. Sgt Richardson M. Sgt Parkes G.K. 3. Preliminary Briefing – 1430 hours 3/12/44 4. Briefing – To be held at A.L.G. 4/12/44 5. Rations – To be delivered to aircraft 6. Take Off – For ALG. – 0845 hours 4/12/44 7. Authorisation Book – To be signed in Flight Offices 8. Officer i/c Flying – F/Lt. R.D. Williams 9. Officer i/c Rations – P/O Golding 10. Officers i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Bingham and F/O Andrews 11. Officer i/c Marshalling – F/O Potts.

(signed) (P.R. O'Connor) Squadron Leader, Commanding No. 215 Squadron. R.A.F.

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Appendix No Secret Battle Order for 8/12/44 Serial No:- 9. 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'A' KG830 A/C 'B' KG831 A/C 'G' EW176 Capt. F/L Williams R.D. W/O Tindall W. F/L Graham A.E. 2nd.P. F/O Russell L.A. Sgt Clay F. F/O Neville D.F. Nav. W/O Dyball S.E. W/O O'Connor B.W. W/O King D.E? B/A. W/O Clifford J.M. W/O South J.A.R. W/O Humphries G.K. F/E. Sgt Quinn C.A. F/S Morgan J. Sgt Wheeler L.G. 1st Wop. W/O Monaghan P. F/S Byers B.A. F/O Kelly F.S. 2nd Wop. F/S Grahame E.J. F/S Bruce A.R. Sgt Wallace A.S. Nose G. Sgt. Lamborty N. F/S Smith G.J. Sgt D?????o? A. Upper G. Sgt McLennan W. F/S Armstrong G.R. Sgt Littlejohn A.S. Ball G. Sgt Spencer A.W. Sgt Baxter R. Sgt Adams W.D. Tail G. Sgt Kemp K.A. Sgt Marsh J. W/O Richards J.M.R. A/C 'H' KH214 Capt. S/L Beadon C.V. 2nd.P. W/O Combes A.C. Nav. F/O Kerley H.F. B/A. P/O Hindson R.L. F/E. P/O Griffin G. 1st Wop. Sgt Bennet? T. 2nd Wop. Sgt Hill E.C? Nose G. Sgt Cunningham? R.H. Upper G. Sgt Morgan D.J. Ball G. Sgt Harding A.D. 'B' Flight A/C 'O' KH258 A/C 'P' KH284 A/C 'R?' KG846 Capt. F/S Brooks T.C. F/L Coulin E.F. W/O McPhee J.C. 2nd.P. F/S Mason L.M. Sgt Knight A.D. W/O Spencer J.W? Nav. F/S Scott T.W. F/O Livingstone E.R. W/O Ho???es W.A. B/A. P/O Silcocks H.L. W/O Wright M.G. W/O Hilton K.F. F/E. F/S Geeson G.W. F/S Wilkinson J. Sgt Spencer A.W? 1st Wop. Sgt Tutton L.R. W/O Sharpe D.J. W/O W?ebby J.W. 2nd Wop. F/S Dudgeon D.C. Sgt Ropes?? S.R. F/S Wiltshire A.G. Nose G. Sgt Hiller J.J. Sgt Rosewall J. Sgt Winkworth B.D. Upper G. Sgt Benfield R.J. Sgt Coles G.T. Sgt Chapman D.T. Ball G. Sgt Hitchens L.J. F/S Vince G.F. Sgt Size L. Tail G. F/S McKenzie G.F. F/S Wharrier V.J. F/S Hand?? K.P. A/C 'S' EV963 A/C 'U' KG969 A/C 'V' KG970 Capt. W/O Mazengarb M.C. W/O Campron L.A. S/L O'Connor P.R. (DFC) 2nd.P. F/S Kerr C.A. Sgt Dineen J.L. F/L Wallace R.C. Nav. F/S Hampton R.W. W/O Clarke? A? Lt. Sharratt M?H. B/A. P/O Tancock L.R. F/S Jones L. Lt. M?ichelmore D.S. F/E. F/S Exley J.H. Sgt Roberts T.J. Sgt M?argrave A.G. 1st Wop. Sgt Boyd W. W/O Foley F.A.A. W/O Saunders K.R. 2nd Wop. Sgt. Cook G.R? W/O Inamonger?? R.J. F/S Skinner R.A. 1 Page number is "cut off" on record, but page is between No. 77 and No. 79.


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Nose G. F/S Hyde H.V. Sgt Best J.G. Sgt Lewis E.G. Upper G. F/S Hill G.E. Sgt Franklin E.R. F/S Goward A.G. Ball G. Sgt Burton D.C.M. W/O Watson L.V. Sgt Littlehales M.H. Tail G. F/S Roberts J. Sgt Richardson M? F/S Ria?l H.L. 3. Briefing – 1900 hours 7/12/44. 4. Rations – To be delivered to A/C. 5. O. i/c Rations – F/O Clarke 6. Take Off – 930 hrs. 8/12/44. 7. Auth. Books – To be signed in Flight Offices. 8. O. i.c Flying – W/Cdr. Sindall 9. O. i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Hingham P/O Pink 10. O. i/c Marshalling – F/O Lantz?ke

(signed) (J.H. Sindall) Wing Commander, Commanding No. 215 Squadron, R.A.F.


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Appendix No 26 Secret Battle Order for 10/12/44 Serial No:- 10. 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews A/C 'B' KG831 A/C 'D' KH214 Capt. F/L Grouse R.E. Sgt Miller J.H. 2/P. F/O Bingham J. (DFM) F/S Robinson H. Nav. F/O Campbell J.A.B. F/S Pollock G.G. B/A. P/O Nicholas J. P/O Strasman P.G. F/E. Sgt Smith A.A. F/S Rayner C.A. 1/W. W/O Abbott W.G. Sgt. Bosworth R. 2/W. F/O Andrews R. Sgt Alexander J. N/G. Sgt McCarthy N. F/S Perrott P. Upper/G. Sgt Wright W. Sgt Harrison H. B/G. Sgt Smith J. F/S Hindle H. T/G. Sgt Marsh J. F/S Todd, A.G. A/C 'L' KH314 A/C 'G' EW176 Capt. W/C Sindall J.H. W/O Palmer K.G. 2/P. F/O Waddington W. W/O Temple-Smith R.R. Nav. P/O Golding D. F/S Prince E.S. B/A. F/O Williams J. W/O Loosemore K.B. F/E. Sgt Forbes R.O. Sgt Durrant A.A. 1/W. W/O Nicholls G.R. W/O Jefferies N.D. 2/W. F/S Cooper F. Sgt Bostock W.R. N/G. Sgt Higgs G? Sgt. Matheson G.G. Upper/G. Sgt Duncombe G.F. Sgt Pullen D.H. B/G. Sgt Deacon B. Sgt McKnight N.C. T/G. Sgt Day C. Sgt Miler R.B. 'B' Flight A/C 'P' KN284 A/C 'U' KH258 Capt. F/O Frazer W.W. F/L Shaw H.A. 2/P. F/S Govan J.S. Lt. Crichton G.V. Nav. F/S Done R. F/L Williams G.B? B/A. P/O Smith A.E. W/O Nash C. F/E. Sgt Cooper A.H. Sgt McGill J. 1/W. Sgt Barlow J. F/L Milborne H. I? 2/W. Sgt McIlwaine B.A. F/O Dalton J.A.H. N/G. F/S Howse J.P. F/S Chryatall W. Upper/G. F/S Hill G.B? Sgt Cartwright V. B/G. F/S Jones S.B. Sgt Brown R. T/G. F/S Slight J. W/O Dalgarno R. A/C 'U' KG969 A/C 'Q?' EW384 A/C 'V' KG970 Capt. F/L Williams N.M. W/O Cameron L.A. F/S Brooks P.C. 2/P. W/O Harvey A.W. Sgt Dineen J.L. F/S Morley J. Nav. Lt. Bondall G.D. W/O Clarke J. F/S Scott T.W. B/A. F/S Marchant R.W. F/S Jones L. P/O Silcocks K.L. F/E. F/S Wright A.A. Sgt Roberts T.J. F/S Goeson G.W. 1/W. Sgt Lisle R.K. W/O Foley F.A.A. Sgt Tutton L.R. 2/W. Sgt Phoenix D.T. W/O Iremonger? R. Sgt Steele D.E. N/G. F/S Stuart S.M. Sgt Best J.C Sgt Mackenzie G.F. Upper/G. W?/O Godber V.J. Sgt Franklin E.R. Sgt Benfield R.J.


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B/G. F/S Gaskin A.T. W/O Watson L.V. Sgt M?itchen L.J. T/G. F/S Forson A.S. Sgt Richardson M. Sgt Miller J.J. 3. Briefing – 1900 hours 9/12/44. 4. Rations – To be delivered to aircraft. 5. Take Off – 08?30 hours 10/12/44 6. O. i/c Flying – S/Ldr. P.R. O'Connor (DFC) 7. Authorisation Books – To be signed in Flight Offices. 8. O. i/c Rations – F/O Potts. 9. O. i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Bingham F/O Andrews. 10. O. i/c Marshalling – F/O Lants?ke.

(signed) (J.H. Sindall) Wing Commander, Commanding No. 215 Squadron, R.A.F.

Distribution Officers' Mess Sgts' Mess Equip Section. Signals. S.S.Q. MT. Section OPS Room (14) Parachute Sect. O. i/c Rations. O. i/c Jungle Kits. Intell Off (2) Adjutant.


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Appendix No 64 Secret Battle Order for 13/12/44 Serial No:- 11. 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'C' EW285 A/C 'D' KH214 Capt. F/L Brodie C.M. F/O Downie S.T.F. 2.P. F/O Potts J.A. Sgt Hill W.F. Nav. F/L Cox K.D. P/O Stephens A.R.M. B/A. P/O Nesbitt J. W/O South J.A.R. F/E. F/S Dawson J. Sgt Piper J.G. 1/W. F/L Harris A.H. W/O Hampton F.K. 2/W. W/O Irvine H.O. Sgt Milligan A. Nose G. W/O Read A.L. Sgt Coles G.T. Upper G. W/O Reed E.G. Sgt Wright W. Ball G. F/S Harris D. F/S Fleming F.E. Tail G. F/S Washbrook W.L. Sgt Harrison R. A/C 'H' KH274 A/C 'G' EW176 Capt. S/L Beadon C.V. F/L Graham A.E. 2.P. W/O Combe A.C. F/O Neville D.F. Nav. F/O Kerley H.F. W/O King D.E. B/A. F/S Skelly C.W. W/O Humphries N.G. F/E. Sgt Hindson R.L. Sgt Wheeler L.G. 1/W. P/O Griffin G. F/O Kelly F.S. 2/W. Sgt Bennett T. Sgt Wallace A.S. Nose G. Sgt Hill C. Sgt Dawson J.P. Upper G. Sgt Cunningham R.N. W/O Richards J.M.R. Ball G. Sgt Morgan D.J. Sgt Adams W.D. Tail G. Sgt Harding A.D. Sgt Littlejohn A.S. 'B' Flight A/C 'O' KH258 A/C 'P' KH284 Capt. W/O Mazengarb M.C. F/O Frazer W.W. 2.P. F/S Kerr C.A. F/S Govan J.S. Nav. F/S Hampton R.W. F/S Done R. B/A. P/O Tancock L.R. P/O Smith A.E? F/E. F/S Exley J.H. Sgt Copper A.H. 1/W. Sgt Boyd W. Sgt Barlow J. 2/W. Sgt Cook G.R. Sgt McIlwaine B.A. Nose G. F/S Hyde H.V. F/S Howse J.P. Upper G. F/S Franklin E.H. F/S Hill S?E. Ball G. Sgt Burton D.C.M. F/S Jones S.B. Tail G. F/S Roberts J. F/S Slight J. A/C 'Q' EW284 A/C 'U' KG9?69 Capt. W/O McPhee J.C. F/L Williams N.H. 2.P. W/O Spencer J.W. W/O Harvey A.W. Nav. W/O Newnes W.A. Lt. Bendall G.D. B/A. W/O Hilton K.F. Lt. Hichelmore D.S. F/E. Sgt Spencer A.W. F/S Wright A.A. 1/W. W/O Webby J.W. Sgt Lisle R.K. 2/W. F/S Wiltshire A.G. F/S Ward H.R. Nose G. Sgt Cross J.G. F/S Stuart H?M. Upper G. F/S Chapman D.T. P/O Godber V.J.


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Ball G. Sgt Size L. F/S Gaskin A.T. Tail G. 1 F/S Forson A.F. 3. Briefing – 1900 hours 12.12.44 4. Rations – To be delivered to aircraft. 5. Take Off – 0930 hours 12.12.44 6. O. i/c Flying – W/Cdr. J.H. Sindall. 7. Authorisation Books – To be signed in Flight Offices. 8. O. i/c Rations – W/O Palmer. 9. O i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Russell & F/O Bingham 10. O. i/c Marshalling – Lt. Crichton

(signed) (J.H. Sidall) Wing Commander, Commanding No. 215 Squadron, R.A.F.

Distribution Officers' Mess Sgts Mess Equip (Sect) Signals SSQ MT Sect. OPS Room (14) Parachute Sect. O. i/c Rations. O. i/c Jungle Kits. Intell. Off. (2) Adjutant.

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Appendix No 67 Secret Battle Order for 16/12/44 Serial No:- 12 Part 1 1. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'A' KG330 A/C 'B' KH324 A/C 'C' EW285 Capt. F/L Williams R.D. W/O Tindall W.E. W/O Hadaway J. 2/P. F/O Russell L.A. W/O Combe A. F/O Loumnrd?? B? Nav. W/O Dyball S.E. W/O O'Connor B.W. F/O Guest L.R. B/A. W/O Clifford J.W. W/O South J.A.R. F/O Forbes C. F/E. Sgt Quinn C.A. Sgt Morgan J. Sgt Dent R.W. 1/W. W/O Monaghan P. F/S Byers B.A. F/S Hope V.R. 2/W. F/S Graham E.H. F/S Bruce A.R. F/S Burrell G.P. N/G. Sgt Lamberty H. F/S Smith G.J. F/S Todd A.G. Top/G. Sgt Maclennan W. F/S Armstrong G.P. F/S Redmond D.H. B/G. Sgt Spencer A.W. Sgt Baxter G. F/S Reckes H.A. T/G. Sgt Kemp K.A. Sgt Knapp W.C. W/O Reed E.L. A/C 'K' EV969 A/C 'H??' KH352 A/C 'H' KH274 Capt. W/O Palmer K.G. F/S Miller J.H. F/O Downie S.T.F. 2/P. W/O Temple-Smith R. F/S Robinson H.J. Sgt Hill W.F. Nav. F/S Prince E.S. F/S PollockS.G. P/O Stephens A.R.M. B/A. W/O Loosemore K.E. P/O Strasman P.G. F/O Messer R.J. F/E. Sgt Durrant A.A. F/S Rayner C.A. Sgt Piper J.F.G. 1/W. W/O Jefferies N.D. Sgt Bosworth R. W/O Hampton F.K. 2/W. Sgt Bostock W.R. Sgt Alexander J. Sgt Milligan A. N/G. Sgt Matheson G.G. F/S Perrot F. Sgt Coles G.T. Top/G. Sgt Pullen D.H. F/S Nicholson M.S. Sgt Harrison R. B/G. Sgt McKnight D. F/S Hindle H. F/S Fleming F.E. T/G. Sgt Miller R.B. F/S Savage A.H. Sgt Cowling C.H. 'B' Flight A/C 'V' KH322 'U' KG969 'O' LJ258 Capt. W/O Cameron L.A. W/O Hazengarb M.C. F/S Brooks T.C. 2/P. Sgt Dineen J.L. F/S Kerr G.A. F/S Morely K.W. Nav. W/O Clarke A. F/S Hampton R.W. F/S Scott T.W. B/A. F/S Jones L. P/O Tancock L.R. P/O Reid A.J. F/E. Sgt Robert J.J. F/S Exley J.R. Sgt Hitchens L.J. 1/W. W/O Foley F.A.A. Sgt Boyd W. Sgt Tutton L.R. 2/W. W/O Iremonger R.J. Sgt Cook G.R. Sgt Steele D.E. N/G. Sgt Best J.G. F/S Hyde H.V. F/S McKenzie Top/G. Sgt Franklin E.R. Sgt Coles G.T. Sgt Benfield R.J. B/G. W/O Watson L.V. Sgt Burbon D.C.M. F/S Vince G.F. T/G. Sgt Richardson M. F/S Roberts J. Sgt Hiller J.J. A/C 'P' KH284 'Q' EW284 'T' KH276 Capt. P/O Frazer W.W. F/O Gilbert E.F. W/O McPhee J.C. 2/P. F/S Govan J.S. F/S Mason L.M. W/O Spencer J.W. Nav. F/S Done R. F/L Williams G.B. W/O Newnes W.G. B/A. F/S Marchant W.A. F/S Wilson H.I. W/O Hilton K.P. F/E. Sgt Cooper A.H. F/S Woodham P.E. Sgt Spencer A.W. 1/W. Sgt Barlow J. W/O Johnson J.W. W/O Webby P.W. 2/W. Sgt McIlwaine F/S Ward R.M. F/S Wiltshire A.G. N/G. F/S Howse J.P. Sgt Cross J.G. Sgt Winkworth B.D.


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Top/G. F/S Hill G.E. F/S Clark W. Sgt Chapman B.D. B/G. F/S Jones S.B. Sgt Haswell R. Sgt Size L. T/G. F/S Slight J. Sgt Parkes G.K. F/S Do?war K.P. 2. Briefing – 1700 hours 15/12/44. 3. Rations – To be delivered to a/c. 4. Take Off – 0833 hours 16/12/44. 5. O. i/c Flying – F/Lt. Grouse 6. Auth. Books – To be signed in Flight Offices. 7. O. i/c Rations – F/O Waddington 8. O i/c Marshalling – F/O Lantz?ke. Part II ????1 Petrol – 2984 galls. in all a/c. Oil – 972 lbs. in all a/c. ??????on – 50 rounds each gun. Bombs – 2 x 11 ½ lbs Practice. ????? – Verey Cartridges Cameras – Verticals in A H V & P

(signed) F/Lt for Wing Commander, Commanding No. 215 Squadron, R.A.F.

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Appendix No 67A Secret Battle Order for 18/12/44 Serial No:- 13 Part I 1. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C "M" KH352 A/C "H" KH274 A/C "C" E?W285 Capt. W/C. Sindall, ??H. S/L. Beadon, C.V. F/L. Brodie, C.H. 2nd.P. F/O. Waddington, W.F? Sgt. Clay, F. F/O. Potts, J.A. Nav. P/O. Golding ??? F/O. Kerley, H.F. F/L. Cox, K.D. B/A. F/O. Williams, J. P/O. Hesbitt, J. F/E. Sgt. Portes, R.D. Sgt. Hindson, R.L. F/S. Dawson, H. 1/W. W/O. Nicholls, G.R. P/O. Griffin, G. F/L. Harris, ??,H. 2/W. F/S. Cooper, F. W/O. Irwine, H.O? N/G. Sgt. Higgs, C. Sgt. Hill, M.C. W/O. Read, A.L. U/G. Sgt. Duncombe, G.F. Sgt. Cunninghan, R.M. F/O. ??ude?, D. B/G. Sgt. Deaoon?, B. Sgt. Morgan, D.J. F/S. Harris, D. T/G. -- Sgt. Harding, A.D. F/S. Washbrook, W.L. A/C "D" KH214 A/C "K" EV989 A/C "??" KH324 Capt. F?S M?iller, J.H. W/O. Palmer, K.G. F/O. Buglan?? J.D. 2nd.P. F/S. Robinson, H?J. W/O. Temple-Smith, R. F/L. Grouse, R.E. Nav. F/S. Pollock, S.G. F/S. Prince, E.S. F/O. Campball, J.A.B. B/A. P/O. Strasnan?, ??,G. W/O. Loosemore, K.E? F/E. F/Sgt. R?ayner, C.A? Sgt. Durrant, A.A. Sgt. Smith, A.A. 1/W. Sgt. Bosworth, ?? W/O. Jefferies, N.D. W/O. Abbott, ???? 2/W. Sgt. Alexander, J. Sgt. Bostock, W.R. F/O. Andrews?, ??,S. N/G. F/S. Perrot, F. Sgt. Matheson, G.G. Sgt. McCarti?? H. U/G. F/S. Nicholson, M.S. Sgt. Pullen, D.H. Sgt. W?right, W. B/G. F/S. Hindle, H. Sgt. McKnight?, D. Sgt. Smith, G.T. T/G. F/S. Savage, ??H. Sgt Miller, R.B. Sgt. Marsh, J.C. "B" Flight A/C "O" KH253 A/C"P?" KH264 A/C "T" KH275 Capt. F/L. Shaw, H.A. F/O. Gilbert, K?F. F/L. Coulin R.W? 2nd.P. Lt. Crichton, G. V? F/S. Mason, L.M. Sgt. Knight, G. Nav. W/O. Clarke, A. F/L. Williams, G.B. F/O. Livingstone, E.R. B/A. F/S. Nash, C.A. F/S. Wilson, H.I. W/O. Wright, H? G. F/E. F/L. Hilborne? H.E. W/O. Johnson, J.W. W/O. Sharpe, D.G. 1/W. P/O. Dalton, J.A.D. F/S. Ward, R.M. Sgt. H??per, S.G. 2/W. Sgt. McGill, A. F/S. Wooldridge, D. F/S. Wilkinson?, J.H. N/G. F/S. Chrystall, ?? Sgt. Cross, J.C. Sgt. Bosowall??, J. U/G. Sgt. Redmond (307) F/S. Clarke, W. F/S. Coles, G.T. B/G. Sgt. Brown, R? Sgt. Haswell? R. Sgt. Robinson, T.G. T/G. W/O. Dalgarne, R.D. Sgt. Parkes, G.K. F/S. W?harrior, V.J. A/C "U" KG969 A/C "V" KH322 Capt. F/S. Brooks, T.O. W/O. Mazengarb? M.C. 2nd.P. F/S. Morley, K.W. F/S. Derr, C.A. Nav. F/S. Scott, T.W. F/S. Hampton, R.W. B/A. P/O. Silcocks, K.L. F/O. Tancock, L.R. F/E. Sgt. Tutton? L.R. Sgt. Boyd, W. 1/W. Sgt. Steele, D. H? Sgt. Cook, G.R. 2/W. Sgt. Hitchens, L.G? F/S. Hxley?, J.H. N/G. F/S. McKenzie, G?F. F/S. Hyde, H.V. U/G. Sgt. Benfield, H?J. F/S. Grierson, K.D.


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B/G. F/S. Vince, G.F. Sgt. Burton, D.C.H T/G. Sgt. Miller, J.S. F/S. Roberts, J. 2. Briefing. 1700 hours 17/12/44 3. Take-Off. 0830 18/12.44. 4. Auth. Books To be signed in Flight Offices. 5. Rations To be delivered to aircraft. 6. O. i/c. Flying. F/L. R.D. Williams 7. O. i/c. Rations. P/O. Pink 8. O. i/c. Marshalling – F/O. Lantake Part II Petrol 2984 Galls. in all aircraft Oil 972 lbs in all aircraft Bombs 2 x 11 ½ lb. practice Pryos Verey Cartridges Cameras (signed) (A.H. Hinman) for Wing Commander, Commanding, No. 215 Squadron, R.A.F.


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Appendix No 69 Secret Battle Order for 21/12/44 Serial No:- 14 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews "A' Flight A/C 'A' KG830 A/C 'B' KH324 A/C 'C' EW285 Capt. W/O Tindall W.E. F/L Grouse H.E. W/O Hadaway J. 2/P. F/S Clay F. F/O Bingham D. F/S Lennard D. Nav. W/O O'Connor W.B. F/O Campbell J.A.B. F/O Guest L.R. B/A. W/O South J. P/O Nicholas J.R.T. F/O Forbes C. F/E. F/S Morgan. Sgt Smith A.A. Sgt Dent R.W. 1/W. F/S Bruce A. W/O Abbott W.G. F/S Fleming E.H. 2/W. F/S Tyler T. F/O Andrews R.S. F/S Burrell G.P. Nose/G. F/S Smith G. Sgt MacCartney N. F/S Todd A.G. Top/G. F/S Armstrong G. Sgt Wright W. F/S Redmond D.H. Ball/G. Sgt Baxter R. Sgt Smith G.T. F/S Rockes? H.A. Rear/G. Sgt Knapp W.C. Sgt Marsh J.C. R/S Richardson W.H. A/C 'D' KH214 A/C 'G' EW176 A/C 'K' EV959 Capt. F/O Downie S.T.F. F/L Brodie C.M? W/O Palmer K.G. 2/P. Sgt Hill W.F. F/O Neville D.F. W/O Temple-Smith R.R. Nav. P/O Stephens A.R. F/L Cox K.D. F/S Prince E.S. B/A. F/O Messer R.J. P/O Nesbitt J.H. W/O Loosemore K.E. F/E. Sgt Piper J.F.G. F/S Dawson H. Sgt Durrant A.A. 1/W. W/O Hampton F.K. F/L Harris A.H. W/O Jefferies N.D. 2/W. Sgt M?illigan A. W/O Irvine H.O. Sgt Bostock W.R. Nose/G. Sgt Coles G.T. W/O Read A.L. Sgt Matheson G.G. Top/G. F/S Nicholson M.S. Sgt Littlejohn R.S. Sgt Pullen D.H. Ball/G. F/S Fleming F.K. Sgt Adams W?D. Sgt McKnight D. Sgt Harrison R. F/S Wharrier W.L. Sgt Miller R.G. A/C 'H?' KH352 Capt. W/C Sindall J.H. 2/P. F/O Waddington W.F. Nav. P/O Golding D. B/A. F/O Williams J. F/E. Sgt Forbes R.D. 1/W. W/O Nicholls G.R. 2/W. F/S Cooper F. Nose/G. F/S Higgs C. Top/G. F/S Duncombe G.R. Ball/G. F/S Deacon B. Rear/G. Sgt Harding A.D. "B" Flight A/C "P" KH284 A/C "Q" EW284 A/C "T" KH245 Capt. F/S Brooks T.C. W/O Cameron L.A. F/L Wallace R.C. 2/P. F/S Morley K.W. F/S Dineen J.L. F/L Coulin E.F. Nav. F/S Scott T.W. W/O Clarke A. W/O Thornton R.I. B/A. P/O Silcocks K.L. F/S Jones L. F/S Marchant W.A. F/E. Sgt Hitchens L.G. Sgt Roberts J.J. F/S Woodham P.E. 1/W. Sgt Tutton L.R. W/O Foley F.A.A. F/S Livingstone D.A. 2/W. Sgt Steele D.E. W/O Iremonger K.J. W/O Dudgeon D.C. Nose/G. F/S Howse J.P. Sgt Best J.G. F/S McKenzie G.F. Top/G. F/S Benfield R.J. Sgt Franklin E.R. F/S Hargrave F.W.


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Ball/G. F/S Seeger W/O Watson L.V. F/S Vince G.F. Rear/G. F/S Miller J.J. Sgt Richardson M. F/S Rial H.L. A/C "U" KG969 A/C "V" KH322 Capt. F/L H.A. Shaw F/O E.F. Gilbert 2/P. Lt. G.V. Crichton F/S Mason L.M. Nav. F/O Livingstone E.R. F/L Williams G.B. B/A. W/O Nash C.V. F/S Wilson H.I. F/E. Sgt McGill A. F/S Wooldridge D. 1/W. F/L Milborne H.E?? W/O Johnson J.W. 2/W. P/O Dalton J.A.H. F/S Ward R.N. Nose/G. F/S Chrystall W. Sgt Cross J.O. Top/G. F/S Cartwright T.V? F/S Clark W. Ball/G. Sgt Brown R. Sgt Haswell R. Rear/G. W/O Dalgarno L.D. Sgt Parkes G.K. 3. Briefing – 1900 hours 20/12/44 4. Auth. Books – To be signed in Flight Offices. 5. Take-Off – 0530 hours 21/12/44 6. O. i/c Flying – F/L. Williams, N.M. 7. O. i/c Marshalling – F/O Clarke 8. O i/c Jungle Kits – F/O Russell, F/O Bingham.

(signed) (J.H. Sindall) W/Cdr. Commanding, No. 2215 Squadron, R.A.F.


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Appendix No 72 Secret Battle Order for 23/12/44 Serial No:- 15

215 Squadron 1. Target To be notified later 2. Aircraft & Crews 'A' Flight A/C 'A' KG830 A/C 'C' EW285 A/C 'D' KH214 Capt. F/O Bingham J. (DFM) W/O Hadaway J. Sgt Miller J.H. 2/P. F/L Grouse R.E. F/S Hill W.F. F/S Robinson H.J. Nav. F/O Campbell J.A.B. F/O Guest L.R. F/S Pollock S.G. B/A. P/O Nicholas J.R.T. F/O Forbes C. P/O Stras?man P.G. F/E. Sgt Smith A.A. Sgt Dent R.W. F/S R?ayner C.A. 1/Wop. W/O Abbott W.G. F/S Hope V. Sgt Bosworth R. 2/Wop. F/O Andrews R.S. F/S Burrell G.P. Sgt Alexander J. N/G. Sgt McCartney H. F/S Todd A.G. F/S Perrott F. Top. Sgt Wright W. F/S Redmond D.H. F/S N?icholson H? Ball. Sgt Smith G.T. F/S Reekes H.A. F/S H?indle H? T/G. Sgt Marsh J.C. Sgt Miller R.B. F/S Cowling C.H? A/C 'K' EV959 A/C 'G' EW176 'H' KH?274 Capt. W/O Harling R. F/O Neville D.F. S/L Bendon C.V. 2/P. W/O Palmer K.G. W/O Tindall W. W/O Coombes? A.C. Nav. F/S Smith A.V. W/O King D.E. F/O Kerley H.F? B/A. F/S Skelly C.W. W/O Humphrey G. P?/O Johnstone J. F/E. Sgt Durrant A.A. Sgt Wheeler L. Sgt Hindson R.I. 1/Wop. F/S Fleming E.A. F/O Kelly F. P/O Griffin G. 2/Wop. F/S Tyler F.D. Sgt Wallace A. Sgt Bennett T. N/G. Sgt Matheson G.G. Sgt Dawson J.P. Sgt Hill E.C. Top. Sgt Redmond A.W. Sgt Littlejohn H.S. Sgt Cummingham R.?? Ball. Sgt Seggar M?G. Sgt Adams W.D. Sgt Morgan D.J. T/G. F/S Richardson W.H. Sgt Knapp W.C. Sgt Harding A.D? 'B' Flight A/C 'T' KH275 A/C 'V' KH322 A/C 'P' KH284 Capt. F/L Williams N.M. F/O Gilbert E.V. F/O Frazer W.W. 2/P. W/O Harvey A.W. F/S Mason L.M. F/S Govan J.S. Nav. Lt. Bendall G.D. F/S Williams G.B. F/S Done? R. B/A. F/S H?archant W.A. F/S Wilson A.I. P/O Reid A.J.W? F/E. Sgt Lisle R.K. W/O Johnson J.W. Sgt Barlow J. 1/Wop. F/S Phoenix D.T. F/S Ward R.H? Sgt Nellwaine D.H. 2/Wop. F/S Wright A.A. F/S Wooldridge D. Sgt Cooper A.H? N/G. F/S Stuart S.N. Sgt Cross J.G. F/S Howse J.P. Top. F/O Godber V. F/S Clark W. F/S Hill G.E. Ball. F/S Gaskin A.T. Sgt Haswell R. F/S Jones S.B. T/G. F/S Forson A.S. Sgt Parkes G.K. F/S Slight J. A/C 'S' EV963 A/C 'O' KH258 A/C 'Q?' EW284 Capt. W/O Cameron L.A. W/O Mazengarb M.G. W/O McPhee J.C. 2/P. F/S Dineen J.L. F/S Kerr C.A. W/O Spencer J.W. Nav. W/O Clarke A. F/S Hampton R.W. W/O Newnes W?G. B/A. F/S Jones L. P/O Tancock L.H. W/O Hilton K.F. F/E. W/O Foley F.A.A? Sgt Boyd W W/O Webby J.W? 1/Wop. W/O Iremonger R.J. Sgt Cooks G.R. F/S Wiltshire A.G. 2/Wop. Sgt Roberts J.J. F/S Exley J.H. Sgt Spencer A.W. N/G. Sgt Best J.G. F/S Hyde H.V. Sgt Winkworth B.D. Top. Sgt Franklin E.R. F/S Hargrave F.W. Sgt Chapman D.T.


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Ball. W/O Watson L.V. Sgt Robinson T.G. Sgt Size L. T/G. Sgt Richardson M. F/S Roberts J. F/S Dewar K.P. 3. Briefing – 19—hours 22/12/44 4. Transport – For Briefing 1830 hrs. 22/12/44 at Messes. 5. Authorisation Books – To be signed at Briefing. – For Take Off 0415 hrs. 23/12/44 at Messes. 6. Take Off – 0530 hours 23/12/44. 7. Jungle Kits – to be collected at Briefing 8. O. i/c Marshalling – Lt. G. Criehton. – Officer i/c Kits – F/O Bingham

(signed) Wing Commander, Commanding, No. 215 Squadron, R.A.F.

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