8 July 1940

8 July 1940

Following his injury in France (15 May 1940), Pilot Officer David J. Looker is discharged from Shenley Military Hospital and allowed to join the squadron. He is not, however, allowed to resume flying.

Once again, pilots are tasked to patrol over a shipping convoy (off Beachy Head) between 15h35 and 19h10.

Pilots and Aircrafts :

  • Flight Lieutenant Lionel M. Gaunce (P2966), Pilot Officer Cecil R. Montgomery (N2328) et Pilot Officer Michael R. Mudie (P2768): 15h35 et 16h55 ;
  • Pilot Officer Keith T. Lofts (P3111), Flying Officer Herbert S. Giddings (P2801), Flight Lieutenant James G. Sanders (P3487), Sergeant Derrick W. Halton (N2479), Pilot Officer Ralph Roberts (L1983) et Pilot Officer David Evans (P2578) : 16h25 et 16h55 ;
  • Sergeant Derrick W. Halton (N2479), Pilot Officer Ralph Roberts (L1983) et Flying Officer Herbert S. Giddings (P2801) : 17h30 et 19h10 ;
  • Flying Officer John R.H. Gayner (P2966), Pilot Officer Michael R. Mudie (P2871) et Pilot Officer Cecil R. Montgomery (P2768) : 18h25 et 20h00.

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