The Phoney War (15 novembre 1939 – 9 mai 1940)

The Phoney War (15 November 1939 – 9 May 1940)

First Patrols
16Sep

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
16Sep

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…