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SUMMARY OF EVENTS COMPILING OFFICER __Flt. Lt. B.R. Williams___ |
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| R.A.F. Jever |
1.9.59 |
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Battle Flight started again today, and at lunchtime the first of the days three
scrambles took off. All the intercepted targets were identified as American B 66's.
In addition to our operational commitment, the Squadron carried out normal training
in the surplus aircraft; the emphasis being placed on 'Cine Weave' exercises in pre-
paration for the coming detachment to R.A.F. Sylt.
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
Courses:- Flt. Lt. J.R. Walker
SORTIES : 21 HOURS : 21.35 |
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2.9.59 |
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There were no scrambles today, and of the eight sorties flown, half were for
cine' weave training, and the remainder took part, as a section, in a low level strike
against Pontoon Bridges placed across the River Weser by the Army. Normal flying
ceased at lunchtime for a sports afternoon.
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
Courses:- Flt. Lt. J.R. Walker
SORTIES : 8 HOURS : 8.40 |
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3.9.59 |
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Another good days flying today, with cine' weave again the main theme,
Fg. Off. D.M. Barr renewed his instrument rating in the Hunter T.7.
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
Courses:- Flt. Lt. J.R. Walker
SORTIES : 19 HOURS : 21.05 |
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4.9.59 |
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Not quite so many hours today, because of minor unserviceabilities, but a
programme was maintained throughout the day, with sorties varying from the usual
cine' weave to low level strikes, and Instrument flying.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 14 HOURS : 14.45 |
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5.9.59 |
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Four aircraft were flown throughout the morning, on cine' weave training, and
there was a Battle Flight scramble at 1250 hours, although no target was intercepted.
Fg. Off E. Hall renewed his instrument rating in a Vampire T.11.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 11 HOURS : 11.30 |
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6.9.59 |
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No flying day, as there were no operational scrambles.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : Nil HOURS : Nil |
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7.9.59 |
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This week the Squadron is concentrating on aircraft servicing prior to the Sylt Detachment and consequently the number of hours flown today was reduced through lack
of available manpower. Nevertheless cine' weave practice continued, and in
addition there were two Battle Flight scrambles.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 10 HOURS : 11.00 |
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8.9.59 |
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Very little flying was carried out today, as most aircraft were being serviced
and reharmonised.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 4 HOURS : 3.50 |
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9.9.59 |
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Although efforts were still concentrated on servicing pairs of aircraftwere
flown throughout the day on cine' weave exercises.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 9 HOURS : 9.45 |
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10.9.59 |
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Today, the advance party left by road for R.A.F. Sylt, and aircraft servicing
continued feverishly, together with the packing of all detachment equipment.
On the flying side four air tests were completed; the remaining two sorties
making the most of a last fling at cine' weave. A busy day for all.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 6 HOURS : 6.25 |
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11.9.59 |
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Today the final packing and loading of equipment was completed for the detachment
and aircraft servicing continued. There was no flying today.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : Nil HOURS : Nil |
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12.9.59 |
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The road and rail parties left for Sylt early in the morning, leaving at Jever
only the rear party and the pilots required to fly the aircraft to Sylt on Monday.
Before standing down at lunchtime, one air test was made.
Leave:- Fg. Off. R.E. Holliday
Sick:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 1 HOURS : 1.00 |
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| R.A.F. Jever & R.A.F. Sylt |
14.9.59 |
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At 10.00 hours nine Squadron aircraft took off, and led by the Squadron
Commander, Sqn. Ldr. R.J. Spiers, made three runs over the airfield in close formation
before setting course for Sylt, where they landed one hour later, to find the major
proportion of the Squadron waiting to welcome them.
Both the road and rail parties had arrived without incident and by the time the
aircraft landed, the Squadron was ready, and in good spirits to meet the forthcoming
'Battle'.
After lunch, all aircrew attended a briefing in company with the other visiting
Squadrons - two German, and one Belgium, who are equipped with Sabre 6's and F 84 F's.
Both domestic and technical accommodation was found to be first class, and all
personnel are looking forward to a worthwhile and enjoyable stay.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 9 HOURS : 9.00 |
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15.9.59 |
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Flying began at 12.30 hours today, and quite a good start was made towards the
cine' weave commitment. In all, eight successful cine' weave sorties were flown, and
the results were encouraging.
Five pilots have chosen to 'stooge' for the cine' weave exercises, so that
as near a standard stooge as possible may be obtained.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 15 HOURS : 15.45 |
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16.9.59 |
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Another day of cine' weave, with everyone as keen as mustard as the scores creep
higher and higher. Not only has the Squadron plenty of inter-flight rivalry, there is
also the hope that the cine' weave average will exceed the present record - held by No.
26 Squadron who gained 76.48%
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 18 HOURS : 20.05 |
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17.9.59 |
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A day very similar to yesterday, with the majority of sorties again on cine'
weave. Today, however, four pilots received in addition, air to air firing demonstrations
by the staff P.A.I.
The Squadron cine average is still rising, and with it, the morale of everyone.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 22 HOURS : 21.50 |
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18.9.59 |
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More air to air firing demonstrations and cine on the flag sorties were competed
during the day, together with the remainder of the cine' weave commitment, the results
of which have pleased everyone - both here and at Jever. The Squadron competition was won
by 'B' Flight - who are now eagerly awaiting the delivery of a barrel of beer from their
gallant opponents.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : ?? HOURS : ??.?? |
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19.9.59 |
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Today was the first full attempt at air to air firing, and although the Squadron
'stood down' for the weekend at lunchtime, twelve sorties were flown. Unfortunately,
the aircraft radar ranging equipment doesn't appear to be behaving satisfactorily
against a towed target so far, and many of the firing sorties were aborted.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 12 HOURS : 7.45 |
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21.9.59 |
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Only three sorties were flown today due to bad weather. Of these, one was a
demonstration flight in a Hunter T.7 and the remainder were test flights to help counter
the radar ranging problems.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 3 HOURS : 1.55 |
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22.9.59 |
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Todays weather was a great improvement, and the air firing programme was maintained
throughout the day. Radar ranging errors are still causing much concern, but some success
has been achieved. Nevertheless, quite a number of sorties had to be aborted.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 26 HOURS : 15.30 |
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23.9.59 |
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A very poor days flying today, as the G.C.I. became unserviceable after lunch,
and the weather deteriorated.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 10 HOURS : 6.00 |
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24.9.59 |
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The range G.C.I. was still unserviceable until lunchtime today, when a start was
made. Consequently, not many effective sorties were flown.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 13 HOURS : 7.05 |
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25.9.59 |
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A good days flying today, as far as sorties were concerned, but still, many shoots
were aborted because of radar ranging unserviceability.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 23 HOURS : 13.50 |
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26.9.59 |
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The weather today was not quite up to the usual standard, but air firing continued
successfully throughout the morning, until the Squadron stood down at lunch time. All
the aircraft radar sets have now been checked and re-checked, and happily are now
beginning to show better results, although the first weeks air firing scores haven't
proved as high as hoped.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 12 HOURS : 7.40 |
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28.9.59 |
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The start of a new week, and everyone with a renewed keenness to improve both
their individual and Squadron average.
Aircraft serviceability today was not very good, and of the eighteen sorties
planned, three were cancelled due to aircraft shortage, and although the remaining
fifteen were flown, six of the aircraft were unserviceable on landing.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
SORTIES : 15 HOURS : 9.50 |
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29.9.59 |
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Another day of poor aircraft unserviceability, resulting in the flying programme
being cancelled at 14.30 hours. From then until cease work at 17.00 hours, all
personnel worked on rectification, and produced six serviceable aircraft for tomorrow.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
Sick:- Fg. Off. R. Booth
SORTIES : 17 HOURS : 10.00 |
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30.9.59 |
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A much better day today, with enough serviceable aircraft to keep the programme
going without a hitch. Scores are steadily improving, and the Squadron average now
stands at 23%.
Leave:- Fg. Off. W.R.R. Anderson
Sick:- Fg. Off. R. Booth
SORTIES : 25 HOURS : 15.05 |
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RJ Spiers
(R.J. SPIERS)
Squadron Leader
Officer Commanding,
No. 4 Squadron. |
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