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SUMMARY OF EVENTS COMPILING OFFICER __Flt. Lt. B.R. Williams___ |
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March, |
1960. |
INTRODUCTION |
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1. The month proved highly successful all round, and the squadron reached its
flying target with a few days to spare. Weather throughout the period was good,
with only two days unflyable. In all, flying took place on nineteen days. Aircraft
serviceability remained high, despite modification programmes and manpower shortages. |
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OPERATIONS. |
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3.3.60.
31.3.60. |
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2. The squadron took part in two major exercises during the month. Exercise
"Gateman" proved good training value for the pilots engaged in it. On the last day
of the month, Exercise "Amled" provided an opportunity for P.I. training. The weather
over the exercise area was very poor and consequently no targets were allocated to the
squadron, and those aircraft on "standby" were scrambled for P.I.'s. The standard
of interceptions left much to be desired, and little benefit was apparent. |
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TRAINING.
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1.3.60.
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22.3.60.
31.3.60.
7.3.60.
11.3.60.
10.3.60.
22.3.60. |
9.3.60.
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3. Hours.
Hunter F. 6. Day 309.05 Night 32.10
Hunter T. 7. Day 74.35 Night 18.20
Total Day 383.40 Night 50.30.
4. Good weather throughout the month enabled the squadron to concentrate on the
training programme, with the result that High Level Combat, Low Level Strikes, Air
to Ground Firing and Night Flying each received plenty of attention.
5. In the high level role, Pair v. Pair combat training proved very successful and
some of the more junior pilots were given the opportunity of leading larger sections
in the air.
6. With the co-operation of the station G.L.O., a number of sorties were made
against ground targets. Notable amongst these were planned attacks on army formations
in Holland towards the end of the month. Unfortunately, only the first proved
successful.
However, all squadron pilots are now becoming quite proficient in the low level role
and excellent targets are provided.
7. The remainder of the low level training sorties carried out were for simulated
attacks on both army formations and buildings.
8. Four days Air to Ground Firing were completed at Ströhen Range.
9. Night flying took place four times during the month. |
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PERSONNEL.
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31.3.60.
14-28.3
1-11.3
13-25.3
1-5.3
1-14.3
28-31.3
19-30.3
1-14.3
12-31.3
19-26.3
19-31.3
12.3.60.
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10. Strength.
(a) Officers: - Squadron Leader 1
Flight Lieutenants 6
Flying Officers 10
(b) Groundcrew:- Total 48
11. Postings.
(a) IN: - Nil.
(b) OUT: - Flight Lieutenant R.T. Millward to G.A.F. Ahlhorn for
flying duties.
12. Courses and Attachments.
(a) The following officers attended courses during the month:-
Flight Lieutenant J.R. Walker Security
Flying Officer D. Barr Winter Survival
Flying Officer E. Hall Winter Survival
Flying Officer P.D. Jarvis Aviation Medicine
(b) Flight Lieutenant J.J. Tyrrell was detached for special duty.
13. Promotions. Nil.
14. Leave.
The following officers took leave during the month:-
Squadron Leader R.J. Spiers.
Flight Lieutenant R.T. Millward
Flight Lieutenant B.R. Williams
Flight Lieutenant T.H. Watson
Flying Officer R. Booth
Flying Officer W.R. Anderson
15. Sport.
Flying Officer E. Hall captained the R.A.F. Germany Rugby Football XV against
German National XV and the French Air Force XV.
16. Flying Officer P. Martin represented the station at "Squash" against R.A.F. Sylt,
and R.A.F. Gutersloh. |
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JB Thornton
(J.B. Thornton)
Flight Lieutenant,
Officer Commanding
No. 4 Squadron.
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