The Phoney War (15 November 1939 – 9 May 1940)
First Patrols
First Patrols (18 November 1939 – 17 December 1939) This 18th of November marks the Squadron’s real entry into the war with its first operational missions after the training series of…
First fights
First fights, First losses On 18 December 1939, Flight Lieutenant Leslie T.W. Thornley is ordered to join Saint-Inglevert Airfield with Flying Officer Peter Collard and Pilot Officer David J. Looker and…
