New Zealanders with the Royal Air Force (Vol. II)

Index

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Index

Aachen, 75, 257
Abraham, Flt Lt E. J., 407
Ackerman, Flt Lt J. D., 23
Adams, Wg Cdr J., 374
Admiral Hipper, 433, 435
Admiral Scheer, 433, 435
Affleck, Fg Off J., 224
Abrensburg, 127, 129
1 Airborne Division, 351, 378, 380–1
6 Airborne Division, 376–7, 382
Air-sea rescue missions, 35, 128, 184, 204–5, 208, 223, 425–6
Aitken, Wg Cdr R. F., 9, 202, 213, 218, 263, 299, 368
Alington, Wg Cdr G. C., 417
Allcock, Wg Cdr G. M., 47, 73
Allen, Flt Lt T. W., 403
Allied Expeditionary Air Force—
- Air supremacy, winning of, 241–2, 290, 315, 429
- Casualties, 317
- Flying-bomb sites, attacks on, 258–9
- Formation of, 153, 157, 159–60
- German transport, attacks on, 242–3, 259, 286
- Germany, defeat of, 443–6
- 38 Group, 370, 375–6, 378, 382, 384
- Invasion, preparations for, 233–4, 238, 242–4, 274–80
- Normandy, attacks on, 283–92
- Reconnaissance patrols, 244
- Strength, 277, 344
Alsterstum, 423
Amiens, 163–8, 172
Amsterdam, 143–7
Anderson, Flt Lt A. S., 363
Anderson, Fg Off W., 30, 269
Andrew, Flt Lt V. I., 407
Andrews, Sqn Ldr F. A., 70–1, 95
Anstey, Fg Off R. S., 260–1
‘Anvil’, operation, 236
Armstrong, Plt Off C. E., 257–8
Armstrong, Flt Sgt R. C., 29
Arnhem, 378–82
Ashworth, Sqn Ldr A., 403
Atlantic, Battle of, 19, 238
Augsburg, 110, 121, 123
Austin, Sqn Ldr W. S., 371
Avery, Fg Off D. V., 162
Avery, Fg Off G. A., 404
Badley, Flt Lt D. L., 406
Baggott, Wg Cdr S. G., 26, 417
Bagnall, Wg Cdr D. R., 240
Baigent, Wg Cdr C. H., 107, 407, 435
Bailey, Fg Off F. E., 31, 269, 417
Bailey, Sqn Ldr J. M., 407
Baird, Wg Cdr D. W., 34–5, 418
Baird, Sqn Ldr S. I., 425
Baker, Flt Sgt C. J. J., 140
Baker, Fg Off C. R., 122
Baker, Wg Cdr R. W., 185–6, 240, 362, 368
Ball, Flt Lt E. C., 224
Ball, Sqn Ldr W. A. C., 50
Ballard, Flt Lt R. L., 267
Barclay, Flt Lt W. J. M., 50, 254
Barley, Flt Lt H. J., 88, 382
Barlow, Flt Lt H. C., 120
Barnett, AVM D. H. F., 139, 154, 240
Barnett, Sqn Ldr M. G., 182, 264, 299, 367
Barnham, W/O J. E., 51
Barrett, Flt Lt R., 264
Barriball, Plt Off M. E. P., 162
Barron, Wg Cdr J. F., 50, 251
Barry, Fg Off M. A., 356
Batger, W/O W. H., 99
Bawden, Flt Lt N. H., 407–8
Baxter, Flt Lt A. C., 407
Bayney, Fg Off A. R., 435
Baynton, Plt Off T. J., 147
Beaufighter, 128, 130–2, 221, 463, 464
Beazer, Fg Off R. C., 162, 262
Bebarfald, Fg Off B. A., 380–1
Becroft, Flt Lt K. H., 18
Bell, Flt Lt W. P., 385
Bennett, AVM D. C. T., 52
Bennett, Flt Lt E. T. K., 357
Bennett, Fg Off H. J., 22, 25
Bennett, Fg Off R. D., 417
Bennett, Plt Off R. F., 71, 118
Bergemann, Flt Lt R. D., 222, 226–7, 230
Berlin, 56–8, 72, 89, 97–8, 100, 105–7, 111, 148, 405
Berney, Sqn Ldr R. B., 257, 407
Biggin Hill airfield, 171, 175, 184, 186–91
Biggin Hill Wing, 177–8, 187, 191–2, 194, 195, 197
Birtles, Flt Lt J. L., 404
Biscay, Bay of, 16, 26–8, 38, 56, 124, 268, 414
Bishop, Sqn Ldr K. R., 226, 230
Black, Flt Lt L. S., 265, 357
Blackburn, Plt Off T. B., 218–19
Blance, Fg Off I. E., 410
Blenheim bomber, 137–8
Blincoe, Plt Off K. H., 17
Bochum, 60, 389
Bomber Command—
- Ardennes campaign, 344–7
- Casualties and losses, 48, 55–7, 60–2, 64, 71, 85, 94–5, 99, 106, 122, 332
- Circus operations, 158, 170
- Coastal fortifications, attacks on, 249, 258, 283
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- Flying-bomb sites, attacks on, 159, 164, 331–3
- Germany, raids on, 66, 104, 396
- 2 Group, 137–42, 148, 153, 157, 164, 260, 430
- 3 Group, 94, 115, 406
- 4 Group, 251, 402
- 5 Group, 247, 332, 402
- 100 Group, 102, 272, 281, 406
- Invasion, preparations for, 100, 152–3, 238, 245, 249
- Italy, raids on, 87–9
- Metallised strips, dropping of, 84–5, 96, 102
- Minelaying, 94, 100, 103, 119–24, 256, 271–3, 312, 398
- Normandy campaign, 308–15
- Offensive against German oil production and transport, 245–9, 308, 393–7, 409, 433
- Radar, use of, 52–4
- Radar stations, attacks on, 250
- Ruhr, attacks on, 62, 245, 289–92
- Ramrod operations, 158, 170, 193
- Shipping, attacks on, 142, 271, 398
- Squadrons—
  - 7 Squadron, 51, 68, 253, 255, 403
  - 9 Squadron, 87, 399–400
  - 15 Squadron, 58, 66, 254–5
  - 21 Squadron, 163, 166–7
  - 35 Squadron, 51, 68, 92, 402, 405
  - 40 Squadron, 71
  - 44 (Rhodesian) Squadron, 49, 88
  - 50 Squadron, 63, 332
  - 57 Squadron, 49, 254
  - 61 Squadron, 87, 401
  - 75 (NZ) Squadron, 456–7
    - Casualties and losses, 48, 71, 409
    - Flying-bomb launching sites, 332–3
    - Germany, raids on, 71–5, 85, 95–9, 400, 406, 434–5
    - ‘GH’, use of, 408
    - Invasion, preparation for and support of, 313–15, 256, 347, 406
    - Italy, raids on, 95–6, 99–100
    - Lorient, raid on, 17
    - ‘Manna’ operations, 436
    - Minelaying, 94, 435
    - Offensive against German oil production and transport, 257–8, 348, 400, 406, 408–9, 435–6
    - Organisation, 47
    - Ruhr valley, 72–5, 408
    - Re-equipment with Lancasters, 100, 257
    - Repatriation of Allied PWs, 436
  - 76 Squadron, 86
  - 83 Squadron, 51, 109, 252
  - 85 Squadron, 405
  - 88 Squadron, 139–40, 154, 158
  - 90 Squadron, 50, 67–8, 253
  - 97 Squadron, 92, 252, 403
  - 98 Squadron, 154, 161, 260–1
  - 101 Squadron, 49, 57, 65
  - 102 Squadron, 50
  - 103 Squadron, 95, 253
  - 105 Squadron, 53, 137, 139, 149, 151–2, 252, 405
  - 106 Squadron, 404
  - 107 Squadron, 155
  - 109 Squadron, 53–4, 252, 405
  - 115 Squadron, 49, 91, 107
  - 138 Squadron, 49, 384
  - 139 Squadron, 140, 149–51, 272, 405
  - 149 Squadron, 50, 67, 118
  - 156 (Pathfinder) Squadron, 51, 65, 94, 402
  - 158 Squadron, 66, 108, 255, 332
  - 161 Squadron, 384
  - 166 Squadron, 108, 250
  - 171 Squadron, 405
  - 180 Squadron, 139, 154, 161, 261
  - 207 Squadron, 56
  - 214 Squadron, 49–50, 68, 406
  - 218 Squadron, 18, 252
  - 226 Squadron, 139, 154, 158, 260, 356
  - 227 Squadron, 404
  - 462 Squadron, 401
  - 464 (Australian) Squadron, 139, 142, 154, 156–7, 162, 165, 363, 439
  - 467 (Australian) Squadron, 49, 57
  - 487 (NZ) Squadron—
    - Casualties and losses, 147
    - Enemy-occupied territory, raids on, 140–3
    - Formation of, 138
    - Transferred to 2nd TAF, 153
  - 514 Squadron, 111
  - 582 Squadron, 251, 402
  - 617 Squadron, 50, 254, 308
    - Antheor viaduct, attack on, 89
    - Formation of, 77
    - Kembs Dam, 346
    - Ruhr dams, attack on, 77–9
    - Tirpitz, attack on, 399
  - 619 Squadron, 404
  - 620 Squadron, 255
  - 625 Squadron, 404
  - 626 Squadron, 254
  - 627 Squadron, 405
  - 692 Squadron, 272
- Strength, 45–6, 81
- Supply dropping missions, 256–7
- Tactics, 40, 101–3, 387–8
Bonham, Flt Lt G. L., 330
Boston bomber, 138, 160, 463
Bourke, Plt Off R. D. F., 232
Bowhill, Air Chf Mshl Sir F., 370
Boxer, Wg Cdr A. H. C., 49, 253, 384
Bradley, Lt-Gen O., 275, 295–6
Bradwell Bay air base, 213, 218, 223
Brass, Wg Cdr D. M., 26, 416
Bray, Sqn Ldr A. C., 403
Breckon, Flt Lt I. O., 252
Bremen, 17, 56, 100, 389
Bremner, Fg Off R. D., 360
Bretherton, Flt Lt B. J. F., 376
Brewer, Fg Off G. W., 155
Bricker, Flt Lt R., 221, 225
Brinsden, Wg Cdr F. N., 219
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Britain—
- Air raids on, 53
- Civilian casualties, 229
Broadbent, Sqn Ldr R., 70–1, 95
Bromley, Wg Cdr C. W., 402
Brough, Sqn Ldr E. T., 301, 355
Brown, Plt Off L. J. S., 255–6
Brown, Sqn Ldr W. T., 404
Browne, Sqn Ldr A. E., 222, 303
Browne, Sqn Ldr S. F., 357
Browne, W/O T. E., 161
Bruhns, Plt Off H. H., 123
Brumby, Flt Lt H. E., 366–7, 440–1
Brydon, Fg Off S. L., 376
Buchanan, Flt Lt E. K., 376
Buchanan, Wg Cdr R. C., 425
Buck, Flt Lt P. J. O., 71–2
Bunting, Sqn Ldr E. N., 226, 231–2, 266, 303
Burbidge, Flt Sgt K. A., 71
Burgess, Flt Sgt N. P., 378
Burke, Plt Off E. L., 258
Burrett, Flt Lt H. J., 264, 337
Burton, Flt Lt H. L., 257
Burton-Gyles, Wg Cdr P. R., 222
Byers, Fg Ott I. H., 401
Cairns, Flt Lt J. P., 230, 232, 266, 366
Calvert, Sqn Ldr R. O., 253
Cameron, Fg Off W. I., 274
Camm, S., 327
Cammock, Fg Off R. J., 328–9, 361
Carey, Flt Sgt J. H. R., 71
Carr, Air Mshl Sir R., 7, 251, 402
Carswell, Fg Off F. C., 74
Carter, W/O D., 417
Carter, Flt Lt R. W. H., 371
Casablanca Conference, 1–3, 43–4, 79–80
Catalina flying boat, 20, 32, 463
Chambers, Flt Lt L., 77
Checketts, Wg Cdr J. M., 187, 191–3, 195–7, 299–300, 367
Cheshire, Gp Capt G. L., 77, 254, 308
Chesney, Fg Off R., 382
Churchill, Rt Hon Sir W., 1–2, 234, 243
Clark, Wg Cdr D. W. S., 49, 402
Clark, Plt Off F. D., 196
Clark, Flt Sgt I., 231
Clark, Sqn Ldr L. E., 371
Clark, Flt Lt S. A., 258
Clarke, Fg Off D. F., 357
Clarke, Fg Off R. M., 357
Clarke, Flt Lt W. P. N., 375
Clarke, Flt Lt W. T., 226
Climie, Sqn Ldr J. K., 256–7
Clouston, Air Cdre A. E., 9, 26, 31, 135
Coastal Command—
- Airfields and bases, 20–6
- Anti-U-boat patrols, 20–39, 124, 280, 413–16, 268–70, 433–4
- Anzac Wing, 129, 135, 422
- Air-sea rescue services, 425–6
- Casualties and losses, 130
- ‘Cork’ patrols, 306
- Enemy shipping, attacks on, 124, 130–6, 271, 273, 418–23
- Invasion, preparations for, 238, 269
- ‘Met’ flights, 426–7
- Photographic reconnaissance, 423–5
- Shipping, protection of, 19–20, 244, 306
- ‘Sono’ buoy, use of, 415
- Squadrons—
  - 42 Squadron, 128
  - 53 Squadron, 30, 269, 417
  - 58 Squadron, 419
  - 86 Squadron, 23, 37, 417
  - 95 Squadron, 33
  - 120 Squadron, 21–2, 25, 37
  - 143 Squadron, 133
  - 172 Squadron, 28, 269
  - 179 Squadron, 31
  - 200 Squadron, 33, 36
  - 201 Squadron, 417
  - 202 Squadron, 32
  - 204 Squadron, 33
  - 206 Squadron, 21–2, 24, 306, 417
  - 210 Squadron, 269
  - 220 Squadron, 21, 38
  - 224 Squadron, 31, 269, 306
  - 228 Squadron, 29, 306
  - 236 Squadron, 133
  - 254 Squadron, 130, 133
  - 270 Squadron, 33
  - 455 (Australian) Squadron, 127, 128, 135–6, 273
  - 489 (NZ) Squadron, 461–2
    - Air-sea rescue missions, 128
    - Enemy shipping, attacks on, 124, 127–9, 130, 133–5, 273–4, 307 420–3
    - Re-equipment with Beaufighters, 128, 130
    - Re-equipment with Hampdens, 124
  - 490 (NZ) Squadron, 462
    - Air-sea rescue operations, 35
    - Anti-U-boat operations, 33–5, 38, 416–18, 441
    - Formation of, 33
  - 502 Squadron, 270
  - 547 Squadron, 270, 306
- Strength, 25, 268
- Strike Wings, 124, 130, 132, 418–19, 433
Cochrane, Sqn Ldr A. W. G., 252, 402–3
Coe, Fg Off A. J., 363, 439
Cole, Fg Off M. M., 63
Collett, Fg Off M. A., 358
Collyns, Flt Lt B. G., 264, 300
Cologne, 48, 56, 60, 65, 246, 257, 389
Coltishall Wing, 337
Combs, Fg Off W. L., 404
Coningham, Air Mshl Sir A., 7, 239–40, 297–8, 344, 350, 354
Cook, Flt Lt W. R., 225
Coster, Fg Off D. A., 399–400
Cotter, Fg Off K. M., 406
Cotterill, Flt Lt G. W., 425
Coutts, Plt Off A. E., 147
Cox, Flt Lt F. A., 385
Cox, W/O J. E. A., 33
Crankshaw, Fg Off K. A., 51
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Crawford-Compton, Wg Cdr W. V., 174, 178–81, 263, 299–300, 354
Creagh, Flt Lt A. G., 407–8
Creamer, Fg Off J. W., 404
Christensen, Flt Lt A. G., 148
Crookes, Flt Lt A. N., 302, 366
Cullen, Sqn Ldr J. R., 328–9, 355
Culliford, Flt Lt S. G., 335
Culling-Mannix, Fg Off F. T., 270
Cullum, Fg Off R., 362
Cussens, Sqn Ldr A. S., 157
Cutfield, Flt Lt A. S., 222
Dabinett, Gp Capt H. I., 47
Dallachy Wing, 433
Dalzell, Fg Off H. J., 18, 73
Daniell, Sqn Ldr R. D., 375, 377
Danzey, Fg Off R. J., 329
Darling, Wg Cdr V. C., 125, 128
Darrall, Fg Off M. L. S., 166, 262
Davenport, Wg Cdr J. N., 135
Davey, Sgt C. R., 73
Davidson, Flt Lt T. H., 134, 273–4, 307, 421
Davison, Sqn Ldr F. W., 221, 225–6, 365
Dawson, Wg Cdr H. L., 240
Debden Wing, 171–2
Debenham, Plt Off K. F., 74
Deere, Wg Cdr A. C., 174, 177–8, 184, 187, 192, 194, 263, 299, 349
de Joux, Fg Off E. E., 50
Dempsey, Lt-Gen M. C., 275
Dempsey, Sqr Ldr R. J., 364, 439
Denton, Flt Lt F. H., 400–1
Denton, Wg Cdr F. H., 362–3, 439 Der Deutsche, 433
Detling Wing, 264
Dill, Flt Lt T. G., 252
Dinsdale, Wg Cdr J. S., 128, 135, 273, 307
Doenitz, Admiral K., 15, 18, 30, 39, 267–8, 292–3, 414, 428–9
Donald, Sqn Ldr G. V., 372
Donkin, Gp Capt P. L., 8, 182–3, 263, 298
Dortmund, 60, 64, 70, 75, 246, 258, 389
Dowman, W/O M. G. F., 51
Dray, Flt Lt A. A., 53
Drew, Flt Lt A. S., 372
Drummond, Sqn Ldr L. J., 118–19, 256, 408
Dubbery, Flt Lt J., 125, 127–8
Duffill, Sqn Ldr A. V., 143–4
Duisburg, 56, 60, 70, 246, 258, 389, 405, 408, 409
Dunn, Flt Lt R. C., 125
Dunsfold Wing, 260
Dusseldorf, 56, 60, 70, 75–6, 246, 257, 389
Eagleson, Fg Off O. D., 328
Eaker, Lt-Gen I. C., 79–80
Earl, Sqn Ldr R. C., 407
Easton, W/O W. M., 22
Eddy, Flt Lt C., 73, 75
Edwards, Flt Sgt E. F., 230
Eindhoven, 138–9, 152
Eisenhower, Gen D. D., 113, 235–6, 239, 243
- Appointed Supreme Allied Commander, 234–5
- Fixes D Day, 279–80
Elberfeld, 64
Elder, Flt Lt W. E., 86
Elworthy, Air Cdre S. C., 8, 47, 240, 251, 402
Embry, Air Mshl Sir B., 153–4
Emden, 433, 435
Ensor, Wg Cdr M. A., 31, 269, 306, 416–17
Essen, 55–6, 59, 60–2, 64, 70, 76, 111, 246, 257, 389, 430
Evans, Flt Lt A. R., 438
Evans, Wg Cdr G. H. D., 125
Evison, Wg Cdr C. E. W., 33
Eyre, Fg Off M. H., 301
Fabian, Flt Lt J. C. K., 255
Falloon, Fg Off G., 75
Farrow, Sqn Ldr J. P., 272
Fauvel, Flt Lt S. F., 257
Faville, Gp Capt R., 240
Field, Flt Lt G. A. H., 154, 356
Fighter Command—
- Air-sea rescue operations, 184, 208
- Casualties and losses, 174, 184, 266
- Enemy shipping, attacks on, 183–4, 207–8
- Escort patrols, 171–3, 197
- 2 Group, 171–2
- 10 Group, 182
- 11 Group, 171, 184–5, 191, 207, 240
- 12 Group, 337
- 13 Group, 220
- 100 Group, 336
- Offensive patrols over enemy territory, 169–71, 173, 197, 217, 263–6
- Interception patrols, 174, 199–201, 266
- Intruder patrols, 217, 229, 263
- Invasion, operations in support of, 344, 350
- Ranger patrols, 217–18, 220, 264–6
- Reconnaissance patrols, 173, 182
- Shipping, protection of, 184
- Squadrons—
  - 3 Squadron, 202, 213, 330
  - 25 Squadron, 219
  - 46 Squadron, 175
  - 64 Squadron, 178–9
  - 65 Squadron, 264
  - 74 Squadron, 354
  - 85 Squadron, 214
  - 125 Squadron, 214
  - 129 Squadron, 330
  - 137 Squadron, 330
  - 141 Squadron, 218, 225
  - 151 Squadron, 163, 213, 216, 229
  - 181 Squadron, 204
  - 198 Squadron, 202
  - 222 Squadron, 180, 357
  - 229 Squadron, 337
  - 279 Squadron, 205
  - 341 (French) Squadron, 192, 195
  - 418 (Canadian) Squadron, 218
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  - 485 (NZ) Squadron, 219, 220, 457–8
    - Air-sea rescue missions, 184
    - Bomber support operations, 184–6, 191–2
    - Casualties and losses, 184, 195
    - Shipping, protection of, 184
    - Re-equipment with Spitfires, 186
    - Transferred to 2nd TAF, 199
  - 486 (NZ) Squadron, 184, 263, 458–9
    - Air-sea rescue operations, 204–5, 208
    - Bomber support operations, 203–4, 206–7
    - Casualties and losses, 329
    - Enemy shipping, attacks on, 207–8
    - Interception patrols, 199–202
    - London, defence of, 326–9
    - Re-equipment with Tempests, 209, 266, 327
    - Transferred AEAF, 266
    - Transferred 2nd TAF, 333, 349
  - 488 (NZ) Squadron, 214, 224, 225, 227, 263, 460–1
    - Casualties and losses, 224
    - Interception patrols, 266–7
    - London, defence of, 229, 231
    - Night operations over France and Low Countries, 220–4
    - Re-equipment with Mosquitos, 221–2
  - 501 Squadron, 330
  - 602 Squadron, 337
  - 605 (Intruder) Squadron, 218, 223, 299, 330, 367
  - 610 Squadron, 330
  - 611 (West Lancashire) Squadron, 187
- US bombers, escort to, 171–2, 175, 181
- V-weapons, attacks against, 324–331, 336
Findlater, Flt Lt H. G., 261
Finlay, Sqn Ldr W. G., 405
Fitzgerald, Wg Cdr T. B., 337, 367
Fitzgibbon, Plt Off R. H., 200, 205
Fleming, Flt Lt K. M., 222
Florence, Plt Off R., 50
Flying bombs (V-1)—
- British counter-measures, 159, 324–34
- Casualties, 322–3, 332
- England, attacks on, 319–21
- Launching sites, RAF raids on, 164, 209, 244, 260–2, 263, 265, 314, 318–19, 331
- Peenemunde, 87, 96–7, 159, 318–19
Forsyth, Fg Off C. L. M., 154
Fortress bomber, 20, 463
Foster, Sqn Ldr A. M., 34, 417
Foster, Flt Lt R. H., 425
Foster, Flt Lt D. E., 146–7
Fowler, Fg Off D. R., 162, 166, 262
Fowler, Sqn Ldr G. E., 47
Fowler, Sqn Ldr L. G., 50
Frame, Wg Cdr A., 417
France—
- RAF raids on, 17, 99, 156–8, 163–4, 171, 182, 184, 246–9, 258–9, 262–3, 265–6
- Supply dropping missions, 256
Frankfurt, 67, 73, 100, 111, 245
Fraser, Fg Off W. A., 134
Fraser; Flt Lt W. A., 274
Freeman, Flt Lt N. D., 355–6
French, Fg Off R. O., 72
Freshney, Fg Off C. J., 125
Friedrichshafen, 245–6, 257
Fulker, Fg Off L., 376
Gabites, Flt Lt E. W. F., 154, 166
Gainsford, Sqn Ldr A. P., 404
Galbraith, Flt Lt A. R., 252
Gamlin, Fg Off A. P., 24
Gard'ner, Sqn Ldr J. R., 214, 365
Garvin, Fg Off W. B., 383
Gawith, Wg Cdr A. A., 368
Gelsenkirchen, 60
George, Sqn Ldr A., 405
German Air Force—
- Britain, raids on, 227, 266
- Defeat of, 444
- Germany, Battle of, 429–31
- Losses, 169–70, 209, 217, 228, 291, 351
- Metallised strips, dropping of, 228, 231, 303
- Oil campaign, effect on Luftwaffe, 394–5
- Reconnaissance sorties, 267
- Strength, 1, 3–4, 5, 41, 86, 109–10, 112, 233, 241, 277–8, 283–5, 411
Germany—
- RAF raids on, 17, 42, 48, 67, 69–70, 109–13, 388–98
Gestapo Headquarters—
- Aarhus, raid on, 363
- Copenhagen, raid on, 439–40
Gibb, Sqn Ldr D. S., 256, 375
Gibbs, Flt Lt B. E., 192–3, 198
Gibson, Fg Off A., 250–1
Gibson, Fg Off D. J. N., 154, 159
Gibson, Wg Cdr G. P., 77–8, 254
Gibson, Wg Cdr T. P., 417
Gilbertson, Fg Off L. D., 362, 364
Gill, Gp Capt T. F., 417, 441
Glensor, Sqn Ldr R. E., 404
Glorious, HMS, 175
Gneisenau, 117
Godby, Wg Cdr P. R., 34, 270
Goebbels, Joseph, 15, 149, 389
Goering, Hermann, 3–5, 102, 112, 149, 291
Goodfellow, Flt Sgt W. D. L., 147
Gordon, Gp Capt D. McC., 9
Gordon, Flt Lt R. C., 404
Gow, Flt Lt J. G., 134, 274, 421
Graham, Fg Off L. A., 439
Grant, Fg Off I. A. C., 185
Grant, W/O J. S., 98
Grant, Wg Cdr R. J. C., 185
Grant, Fg Off R. M., 35
Gray, Wg Cdr C. F., 367
Gray, Flt Lt E. McL., 50
Gray, Flt Lt J. G., 405
Greenaway, Flt Lt F. H., 162
Grindell, Gp Capt G. J., 8, 140, 143, 251
Groves, Plt Off K. H. G., 74
Gumbley, Flt Lt B. A., 399
Gunn, Sqn Ldr G. R., 407
Gunn, Flt Lt J. A., 220, 223–4
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Haine, Wg Cdr R. C., 226, 233, 266, 365
Halifax bomber, 5, 46, 100, 463
Hall, Fg Off B. M., 360
Hall, Sqn Ldr H. R., 51
Hall, Sqn Ldr J. A. S., 230–2, 266–7, 366
Hall, Flt Lt P. F. L., 225, 231, 302
Halliburton, Sgt K., 120
Hamburg, 17, 52, 56, 83–7, 89
Hamley, Gp Capt P. H., 222, 226
Hammond, W/O D. C., 162
Hammond, Wg Cdr D. H., 134, 307, 420–1, 441
Hampden bomber, 124, 126, 129
Hanafin, Flt Lt B. D., 167–8
Hannah, Fg Off B. J. E., 139
Hanover, 89, 91, 99
Hardy, Flt Lt O. L., 357
Harper, Fg Off M. L. T., 400
Harris, Mshl of RAF Sir A., 16, 43–4, 56, 76, 79, 81, 90, 238, 309, 344, 391, 395, 412
Harrison, Sqn Ldr J. A., 404
Hart, Flt Lt W. A., 361–2
Hartley, Sqn Ldr R., 252
Harvey, Fg Off W. L., 119
Hawke, W/O R. J., 363
Hawkinge airfield, 207
Hawkins, Wg Cdr H. J. L., 33
Hayter, Sqn Ldr, J. C. F., 299, 354
Head, Flt Lt M. R., 87–8
Heaton, Flt Lt E. C., 305
Heays, Flt Sgt I. R., 31
Hegman, Sqn Ldr J. A., 253
Hender, Sqn Ldr W. C. K., 205
Henderson, Flt Lt J. A., 375
Henderson, Flt Lt W. C., 363
Heney, Sqn Ldr H. W. B., 251–2
Herron, Fg Off R. W., 257
Hesselyn, Flt Lt R. B., 181
Higham, Flt Sgt F. D., 95
Hill, Air Chf Mshl Sir R., 324, 326, 336, 344
Hilton, Flt Lt F., 50
Hitler, Adolf, 3–5, 291, 294–5, 318–19, 428
Hobbis, Sqn Ldr D. O., 225
Hodge, Flt Sgt R. A., 67
Hodges, Fg Off G. L., 426
Hogg, Flt Lt F. E., 218
Holdaway, Flt Lt E. A., 252
Hooper, Fg Off G. J., 327–9, 361
Hornchurch airfield, 171, 179, 265
Hornchurch Wing, 172, 174, 178, 180–1, 199
Horton, Wg Cdr T. W., 252, 405
Houlton, Flt Lt J. A., 195, 198, 301
Hudson bomber, 32
Hughes, Wg Cdr P. A., 128
Hume, Sqn Ldr M. R. D., 185, 195, 197, 355
Hunt, W/O E. W. D., 108
Hurse, Plt Off A. W., 313
Hyde, W/O J. E., 101
Ingram, Flt Lt N. J., 356, 439
Iremonger, Wg Cdr J. H., 265, 360
Irwin, Flt Lt K., 374
Isherwood, Gp Capt H. N. G., 8
Italy—
- RAF raids on, 48, 58–9, 87–9, 95–6, 99
- Surrender of, 88
James, Wg Cdr R. H., 125
Jameson, Flt Lt G. E., 214–15, 302
Jameson, Gp Capt P. G., 8, 174–6, 240, 298, 300, 349, 354, 359–60
Jamieson, Flt Lt H. A., 51
Jamieson, Sqn Ldr R. W., 375
Jamieson, Fg Off V. R., 97
Jarman, Air Cdre G. T., 8
Jarman, Gp Capt L. E., 8, 251
Jarvis, W/O L. J., 260
Jeffs, Flt Lt R. G., 222, 267, 366
Jenkin, Fg Off R. F., 122
Jenkins, Flt Lt H. G., 270
Jenkison, Flt Lt J. E., 306
Joel, Wg Cdr L. J., 370
Johnston, Flt Lt B. G., 427
Johnston, Flt Lt M., 254
Joll, Sqn Ldr J., 71, 74, 95
Jones, Flt Sgt D. C., 418
Jones, Fg Off T. C., 261
Joplin, Flt Lt A. W., 399
Jorgensen, Plt Off M. O., 200
Joyce, Sqn Ldr E. L., 299
Judson, Flt Lt W. G., 305
Julian, Sqn Ldr J. T., 371
Kain, Wg Cdr D., 368
Kain, Sqn Ldr G. C., 162–4
Kalka, Fg Off W. A., 329, 437
Karlsruhe, 257, 389
Karpfunger, 129
Kassel, 89, 91, 100
Kay, Flt Lt J. H., 385
Kay, Sqn Ldr J. R., 31
Kearins, Flt Lt T. S. F., 358
Kearns, Sqn Ldr R. S. D., 50, 254
Keeping, Flt Lt K. C., 302
Kellow, Sqn Ldr S. W., 134
Kelly, Sqn Ldr C. W. B., 51
Kelly, Fg Off K. L., 404
Kemp, Plt Off H. K., 216–17, 229
Kemp, W/O I. T., 306
Kemp, Fg Off W., 224
Kemp, Wg Cdr W. P., 362–3, 439
Kenley Wing, 171, 172, 178
Kennard, Flt Sgt R. G. M., 10
Kennedy, W/O D. M., 422
Kidd, Flt Lt R. M., 17
Kiel, 17
Kiel Canal, mining of, 272
Kilgour, Sqn Ldr F. W., 32, 418
Kilian, Sqn Ldr J. R. C., 183
Kilpatrick, Flt Lt M. A., 407
King, Fg Off H. J., 332
King, Flt Lt J. N., 358
Kingsbury, Flt Lt L. C., 108
Kinross, Plt Off C. J., 122
Kippenberger, Air Cdre R. L., 9, 139, 142, 154, 240, 349
Kirk, W/O A. C., 410
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Kleinmeyer, Flt Lt R. G., 330
Knox, Flt Lt N. McA., 224
Krefeld, 60, 75, 172
Lamason, Sqn Ldr P. J., 253
Lancaster bomber, 5, 46, 52, 100, 271, 463
Lane, Wg Cdr G. A., 47, 70
Langham airfield, 135
Langley, Fg Off M. L., 274
Latta, Fg Off S., 125, 127
Laud, Sqn Ldr R. H., 70
Lawless, Flt Lt F. B., 329, 355
Le Couteur, Flt Lt C. J. H., 32
Lee, Flt Lt K. C., 265
Leech, Flt Lt J. S., 108
Leigh, Fg Off R. E., 53, 140
Leigh Light, 26, 28, 268
Leigh-Mallory, Air Chf Mshl Sir T., 153, 157 159–60, 234, 238, 240, 263, 345
Leipzig, 89, 91, 109
Lelong, Flt Lt R. E., 299, 367–8
Leslie, Wg Cdr R. J. A., 256, 313, 407
Leuchars airfield, 128
Leverkusen, 89, 100
Lewis, Sqn Ldr R. E., 371
Lewis, Flt Lt W., 28
Liberator bomber, 20, 25, 463
Lindsay, Fg Off R. A., 109
Lloyd, Fg Off J., 23, 37
London—
- Attacks on, 217, 228, 231
- ‘Baby Blitz’, 229, 232
- Flying-bomb attacks on, 322–3, 325, 334
- Rocket attacks on, 336
Lorient, 16–17
Lowe, Sqn Ldr D. C., 74
Lucas, Wg Cdr F. J., 163, 262
Luftwaffe. SeeGerman Air Force
Lutzow, 128
Lye, Flt Lt C. E., 406
MacAvoy, Flt Lt P. J., 31
McCabe, Flt Lt O. J., 303
McCaskill, Plt Off D. G., 74
McCaw, Flt Lt J. H., 328–9
McCullough, Plt Off J., 17
MacDonald, Flt Lt J. S., 270
Macdonald, Sqn Ldr K. J., 357, 436
McDowall, Flt Lt W., 270
McGeehan, Plt Off P. J. D., 140, 149, 152
McGowan, Fg Off S., 145, 147
McGreal, Flt Lt M. E., 418
McGregor, AVM H. D., 185, 218
McHardy, Wg Cdr E. H., 133, 307, 371, 420
McIntyre, Sqn Ldr A. G., 220
Mackay, Fg Off H. M., 157
McKeague, W/O V. B., 22, 25
McKee, AVM A., 8, 47, 251, 402
McKegg, Flt Lt H. R., 421
McKenna, Sqn Ldr L. D., 407
MacKenzie, Sqn Ldr D. C., 49
McKenzie, W/O D. E., 31
McKenzie, Plt Off F. M., 71
Mackenzie, Sqn Ldr J. N., 299
McLean, Wg Cdr J. S., 9, 213, 368
McLeod, W/O W. M., 66
McMillan, Wg Cdr B. W., 252, 402–3
McRitchie, Sqn Ldr A. I., 167
Mack, Sqn Ldr A. W., 218, 374
Mackie, Wg Cdr E. D., 355
Madden, Flt Lt B. M., 330
Magill, Wg Cdr G. R., 139, 154, 160, 240, 349
Maidment, Flt Sgt J. R., 229
Malan, Gp Capt A. G., 177, 187, 354
Malfroy, Wg Cdr C. E., 181–2, 264, 368
Maling, Wg Cdr J. R., 253, 402
Mandeno, Sqn Ldr G. L., 51, 65, 405
Mann, Fg Off D. H., 422
Mannheim, 67, 99–100
Marriott, Plt Off C. R., 254–5
Marriott, Wg Cdr R. D., 302
Marshall, Fg Off J., 51
Marshall, Fg Off J. W., 365
Marshall, Wg Cdr T. O., 26
Mart, Flt Lt W. G., 355
Martin, Flt Lt B., 50
Martin, Fg Off C. S., 355
Martin, Flt Lt D. J., 261
Maskill, Sqn Ldr I. P. J., 367
Mason, Wg Cdr H. M., 354
Mason, Fg Off K. G., 305
Mason, Flt Lt L. G., 300, 355
Masters, Plt Off W. S., 122
Matheson, Fg Off A. A., 252, 272
Mathieson, Sqn Ldr R. M., 355
Matich, Flt Lt N. 51, 92–3
Matthews, Plt Off F. C., 359
Max, Wg Cdr R. D., 95, 256
Mayhill, Flt Lt R. D., 333
Maynard, AVM F. H. M., 8
Meagher, Flt Lt G. H., 186
Medwin, Sqn Ldr I. G., 362
Metcalfe, Fg Off M., 198
Meteor (jet) fighter, 464
Meteorological Flights: No. 1409, 58
Mettam, Flt Lt J., 427
Milich, Fg Off M. A., 355
Millar, Fg Off R., 257
Miller, Sqn Ldr D., 253
Miller, Fg Off M. J., 261
Miller, Flt Lt W. L., 265
Mills, Fg Off H. J., 31, 269
Milne, Flt Lt M. McL., 332
Missing Research Unit, 442
Mitchell, Fg Off J., 426
Mitchell, Fg Off R. W., 267
Mitchell bomber, 138, 160, 462
Moehne Dam, 46, 77
Moffatt, Flt Lt W. P., 385
Montgomery, Fd Mshl Viscount, 235, 239, 309–10, 344, 350–1
Moon, Fg Off E. D., 161
Moon, Fg Off S. H., 94
Moore, Flt Lt V. S., 51
Morgan, Lt-Gen Sir F., 235–6, 241
Moriarty, Fg Off D. J., 314
Morley, Plt Off N., 68
Morris, Fg Off W. R., 408
Morrison, W/O H. V., 363
Mortimer, Flt Lt J. E., 198
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Mosquito—
- Bomber, 53, 131, 138, 148–50, 160, 261–2, 272, 404–5, 463
- Fighter, 5, 464
Mottram, Sqn Ldr A. J., 125
Mowat, Wg Cdr N. J., 368
Moyniham, Sqn Ldr F. K., 125, 129, 134, 307
Muir, Flt Lt A. J., 403
Mulheim, 60, 65, 71, 75
Munich, 67, 69, 73
Munro, Sqn Ldr J. L., 77, 254
Munster, 60, 389
Murphy, Sqn Ldr F., 200
Murray, Fg Off H. J., 257
Mustang fighter, 111–12, 131, 464
Mygind, Flt Lt V. C., 306
Nelson, Wg Cdr J. D., 253
Nesbitt-Dufort, Wg Cdr J., 214, 220, 222
Newenham, Sq Ldr W. A., 301
Newton, Flt Lt H. B., 214–15
Newton, Wg Cdr R. J., 407
Nicholl, Wg Cdr B. S., 38, 270, 417
Nicholls, Gp Captain C. W. K., 370, 372
Nicholls, Flt Lt H. R., 270
Nicholls, Fg Off J. A. P., 376
Nicholson, W/O J. A., 417
Nicklin, Flt Lt A. E., 254
Niven, Sqn Ldr J. B., 265
North Coates Wing, 130, 133
Northolt Wing, 171–2
North Weald Wing, 171–2, 174
Norway—
- U-boat bases in, 124
- Raids on, 150–1
Norwegian Wing, 174–6
Nuremberg, 48, 56, 67, 69, 73, 89, 95, 111, 245
Oberhausen, 60, 75, 389
Observer Corps, 199, 211
O'Connor, Fg Off B. J., 329
O'Connor, Fg Off J. J., 134
Oliver, Flt Lt B. J., 337
Olson, Flt Lt O. P., 425
Opie, W/O R. A. P., 418
Osborne, W/O D., 306
Osment, Flt Lt A. R., 134, 421
‘Overlord’, operation, 235–6, 237–42, 246–9, 271, 316
Paderborn, 151–2, 431
Palmer, Flt Lt F. J. M., 301
Palmer, Fg Off W. G., 130
Paris, liberation of, 297
Park, Flt Lt G. A., 155
Park, Air Chf Mshl Sir K., 240
Parker, Sqn Ldr J. C., 407
Parker, Fg Off M. E., 408
Pas de Calais, 235, 237, 263, 281, 285, 308, 321, 336
Pathfinder Force, 41, 51–5, 57, 60, 69, 75, 106
Patience, Flt Lt H. K., 35, 418
Patrick, Sqn Ldr G. A., 54
Patterson, Fg Off H. W. B., 301
Patterson, Fg Off J. E., 427
Pattison, Sqn Ldr J. G., 356–7
Pauling, W/O J. A. W., 436
Pedersen, Flt Lt H., 125
Peenemunde, 87, 96–7, 159, 318–19, 334
Peet, Fg Off G. L., 439
Penman, Flt Lt F. S., 372–3
Penn, Flt Lt T. A., 147
Peryman, Fg Off S. B., 140–1, 147
Pethick, Flt Lt A. F., 58–9
Petrie, Flt Lt J. R., 51
Pettit, Flt Lt I. C. L., 418
Pettitt, Sqn Ldr I. A., 125, 274
Pheloung, Sqn Ldr T. H. V., 183
Pickard, Gp Capt P. C., 156, 165, 167
Pile, Gen Sir F., 324
Player, Wg Cdr J. H., 240
‘Pluto’, 276
Pohe, Fg Off P. P. J., 148
Polglase, Fg Off D., 140, 151–2
Pond, Fg Off H. A., 92
Porteous, Sqn Ldr J. K., 367
Porteous, Gp Capt R. C., 362
Powell, Flt Lt N. J., 360
Pratt, Fg Off O. D., 401
Prescott, Flt Lt P. F., 365
Priest, Fg Off R. S., 423
Prinz Eugen, 128
Rabone, Sqn Ldr P. W., 214, 220
Radar, 171, 199, 201, 211–12, 216
- ‘Gee’, 52, 60, 261–2, 388
- ‘Oboe’, 52–5, 60–1, 76, 103, 247, 388
- H2S, 52, 54–5, 69, 103, 271
- ‘GH’, 388
Rae, Flt Lt J. D., 191–4, 196
Ramsay, Flt Lt R. A., 408
Randle, Flt Sgt J. R., 122
Raynel, W/O R. S. G., 306
Redman, Fg Off A. J., 263
Reece, Sqn Ldr R. A., 139, 154
Reed, Flt Lt G. F., 221, 225, 355
Reevely, Flt Lt W. D., 376
Regensburg, 193
Remscheid, 60, 76
Renner, Flt Lt I. W., 58
Rhodes, Fg Off E. G., 426
Richardson, Flt Lt J. J., 125
Richmond, Gp Capt R. C., 240
Riddell, Fg Off I. C., 417
Ridings, Flt Sgt D. G., 51
Riwai, Fg Off T. R., 230
Roberts, Wg Cdr C. L. C., 202
Robertson, Wg Cdr L. A., 421
Robinson, Plt Off C. H., 66
Robinson, Plt Lt D. N., 222, 226, 302
Robinson, Flt Lt J. N., 24
Robson, Fg Off T. A., 51
Rockets (V-2), 96–7, 159, 318
- British counter-measures, 322, 334–8
- Casualties, 322–3
- England, attacks on, 321–3
Rodgers, Sqn Ldr J. R., 407
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Rommel, Fd Mshl E., 285, 288, 292, 294–5, 316
Rose, Wg Cdr A. H., 368
Rotterdam, 131, 142
Rowsell, Flt Lt A. R., 56
Royal Air Force—
- Dominion contribution to, 297
- Expansion of, 5–6
- ‘Fido’, use of, 388
- Tactics, 79–82
Ruhr Valley, RAF raids on dams, 76–9
Runciman, Sqn Ldr W. J., 262, 362
Russell, Flt Lt G. A., 408
Russell, AVM H. B., 8
Russelsheim, 333
Rutherford, Flt Lt R. S., 139
Ryan, Flt Lt T. P., 224, 406
Sadgrove, Flt Lt D. R., 407
St. John, Wg Cdr J. R., 49, 65, 253, 402
Sames, Flt Lt A. N., 206, 330–1
Sampson, Flt Lt R. W., 166–7
Saunders, Fg Off A. K., 426
Schrader, Wg Cdr W. E., 437–8
Schweinfurt, 89–90, 110, 121, 123, 193, 246
Scott, Gp Capt D. J., 9, 201–8, 263, 299–300, 349, 354
Scott, Sqn Ldr A. R., 67–8
Scott, Wg Cdr C. W., 402, 404
Scott, Flt Lt F., 262
Scott, Fg Off J. H., 408
Scott, Wg Cdr R. C. E., 371
Seavill, Wg Cdr F. C., 139
Second Tactical Air Force—
- Ardennes campaign, 344, 348, 352–4
- Britain, air defence of, 238
- Casualties and losses, 263–4
- Flying-bomb sites, attacks on, 331
- Formation of, 13, 152–4, 182, 199
- Germany, attacks on, 350–2, 430–1
- 2 Group, 348, 349–50, 352, 355, 363–4
- 83 Group, 348, 349–51
- 84 Group, 348, 349–50
- 85 Group, 348, 350
- Organisation, 239, 349
- Squadrons—
  - 3 Squadron, 355
  - 485 (NZ) Squadron, 263–5, 299, 301, 349, 356–9, 436–7
  - 486 (NZ) Squadron, 359–61, 437–8
  - 487 (NZ) Squadron—
    - Aarhus, attack on Gestapo Headquarters, 363
    - Amiens prison, attack on, 163–8
    - Bombing attacks, 162–3, 261–2, 304–5, 349, 362–5, 439–40
    - Casualties and losses, 158, 364
    - Night intruding role, 155, 164
    - Organisation, 157–8
    - Re-equipment with Mosquitos, 155–6
  - 488 (NZ) Squadron, 266–7, 299, 302–3, 349, 365–7, 440–1
  - 616 Meteor Squadron, 437
- Wings—
  - 15 Fighter Wing, 182
  - 122 Wing, 359
  - Mobile Wing, 349
SHAEF, 235, 344
Shannon, Gp Capt U. Y., 402
Sharp, W/O J. D., 147
Sheddan, Sqn Ldr C. J., 330, 361, 437–8
Sheild, Flt Lt H. J., 50
Shephard, Flt Lt J. S., 418
Short, Fg Off S. J., 360
Shorthouse, Wg Cdr J. S., 402
Sibbald, Fg Off D. A., 68
Siegert, Flt Lt C. L., 376, 380
Silcock, Sqn Ldr C. K., 49
Simpson, Fg Off J. J., 130
Singer, Flt Lt A. M., 49
Singer, Flt Lt P. L., 49
Sise, Wg Cdr G. D., 130, 307, 420–1
Skudder, Flt Lt I. C., 232, 366
Smith, Fg Off A. B., 139
Smith, Sqn Ldr A. H., 201, 299, 355
Smith, Flt Sgt C. R., 147
Smith, Flt Lt D. S. P., 139
Smith, Wg Cdr I. S., 163, 165–7, 213, 261, 304, 362
Smith, Flt Lt J. B., 49
Smith, Sqn Ldr J. M., 252, 403
Smith, Fg Off K., 255
Smith, Fg Off K. A., 329, 360
Smith, Fg Off M., 408
Smythe, Gp Capt D. W., 240
Sparks, Flt Lt M. J., 254
Sparks, Fg Off M. N., 166–7, 262
Speirs, Fg Off A. R., 255
Spilman, Flt Lt S. L., 407
Spitfire fighter, 5, 170–1, 174, 187, 424, 464
Spurdle, Wg Cdr R. L., 264, 299, 354
Stafford, Flt Lt J. H., 329, 360
Starky, Sqn Ldr J. B., 49, 91–2
Stead, Flt Lt A. B., 301, 357, 359
Steedman, Fg Off J., 361
Steer, Flt Lt J. R., 33
Stevens, Fg Off W. G., 404
Stevenson, Fg Off F. S., 166, 263
Stewart, Flt Lt K. W., 365–7, 440–1
Stewart, Flt Lt T. A., 87
Stirling bomber, 46–8, 100, 463
Stock, Flt Lt N. F., 120
Stokes, Flt Lt N. A. D., 410
Strachan, Sqn Ldr I. D. S., 367
Strahan, Fg Off W. T. H., 191
Strain, Fg Off J., 125
Strang, Fg Off C. R., 272
Strathern, Flt Lt W. M., 385
Struthers, Fg Off G. A. M., 154, 161
Stubborn, HMS, 135
Sturrock, Flt Lt H., 406
Stuttgart, 67, 73–4, 89, 110–11, 245, 389
Sullivan, Flt Lt M. A., 51
Sunderland flying boat, 29, 463
Sutherland, Flt Lt M. G., 195–6
Sutherland, Fg Off N. W., 376
Sutton, Sqn Ldr K. R., 214
Sweetman, Sqn Ldr H. N., 329, 355
Swinton, W/O W. J., 265
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Tacon, Wg Cdr E. W., 307
Tait, Fg Off R. S., 408
Tangmere airfield, 171, 185, 199, 207, 218
Tangmere Wing, 171, 186, 207
Tanner, Flt Lt E. W., 327, 360
Tapper, Fg Off C. M., 134
Taylor, Flt Lt T. L. B., 147
Taylor, Flt Lt E. P., 423
Taylor-Cannon, Sqn Ldr K. G., 199, 360, 437
Tedder, Mshl of RAF Lord, 185, 234, 239, 241, 243, 344, 391
Tempest fighter, 209, 266, 327, 464
Thiele, Sqn Ldr K. F., 49, 57, 63, 355
Thompson, Plt Off D. L., 73, 120
Thompson, Fg Off O. W., 140, 151
Thomson, Wg Cdr C. W. H., 371
Thomson, W/O I. R. W., 31
Thomson, Flt Lt J. F., 51
Thorburn, Flt Lt R. H., 374
Thornber, Fg Off E. G., 145
Thornley, Flt Sgt S. R., 71
Thorpe, Sqn Ldr G. D., 362–3
Thunderbolt fighter, 111–12
Tingey, Fg Off N. R., 22, 37
Tirpitz, 46, 372, 399, 402
Transom, Flt Lt F., 301
Transport Command—
- Air Despatch Letter Service, 376
- Formation of, 369–70
- 44 Group, 370, 371–2
- 45 Group, 370
- 46 Group, 370, 375, 376, 378, 382–4
- Operations, 383
- Squadrons—
  - 24 Squadron, 372
  - 48 Squadron, 377
  - 233 Squadron, 382
  - 511 Squadron, 372
  - 512 Squadron, 382
- 179 Wing, 370
- 216 Wing, 370
Trent, Sqn Ldr L. H., 140, 143–5, 147
Trigg, Fg Off L. A., 36
Trousdale, Wg Cdr R. M., 214, 220
Trott, Fg Off W. A. L., 361
Tucker, Fg Off H. S., 191, 193, 195
Tudhope, Flt Lt D. H., 405
Turnbull, Fg Off B. W., 22, 37
Twist, Flt Lt D., 404
Tyerman, Plt Off W. B., 200
Typhoon fighter, 5, 170–1, 174, 203, 296, 464
U-Boats—
- Bases in Bay of Biscay, 16, 56, 414
- Menace of, 1–2
- Operations against, 15–19, 26–8, 38, 117, 124, 268, 306, 312
- ‘Schnorkel’, device, 39, 414–15
- Types, 19, 268–9
- Losses, 268
Umbers, Sqn Ldr A. E., 201–2, 204–6, 330, 360–1
Umbers, Fg Off D. T., 33
Upton, W/O R. F., 306
Urlich, W/O I. F., 145
US 8th Air Force, 16, 43, 79–81, 83, 89, 172–3, 331, 344, 393
US 9th Air Force, 238–9, 344
US 15th Air Force, 393, 396
V-weapons. SeeFlying bombs and Rockets
Vernazoni, Fg Off R. B., 71
Verran, Sqn Ldr J. V., 252
Vlotman, Fg Off C. J., 230–1
Waddy, Sqn Ldr I. D., 208
Wakelin, Flt Lt W. J., 407
Walcheren, 346–7
Wall, Gp Capt A., 240
Wallace, Fg Off C. M., 49
Wallace, Sqn Ldr B. G., 49
Wallington, Wg Cdr W. F., 155
Wallis, B. N., 78
Walton, Flt Lt R. C., 331
Ward, Flt Lt N. A., 35
Ward, W/O B., 162
Warner, Flt Sgt T. W. J., 146–7
Wasey, Flt Lt W. H., 356
Watkin, Sqn Ldr B. L., 262
Watson, Flt Sgt K. J., 230
Watson, Sqn Ldr R. J., 256
Watt, Fg Off E. C., 222
Watt, Gp Capt G. E., 10
Watts, Wg Cdr R. G., 224–5, 266, 365–6, 440
Watts, Wg Cdr S. D., 251–2, 272
Webb, Flt Lt R. P., 374
Wellington bomber, 20, 27, 46–7, 463
Wells, Wg Cdr E. P., 264, 300, 367
Westenra, Sqn Ldr D. F., 264, 299
Weston, Flt Lt L. T., 140
Wetere, Flt Lt J. H., 355
Wheeler, Wg Cdr A. B., 140
Wheeler, Fg Off D. W., 127
Whincop, Fg Off G., 305
White, Flt Lt L. S. McQ., 196, 357
White, Flt Lt O. H., 97–8
Whitehead, Fg Off W. D., 72, 97
Whitley, Gp Capt E. W., 368
Whitmore, Plt Off R. C., 99
Whitwell, Fg Off G. F., 142
Whyte, Fg Off J., 30
Whyte, Fg Off J. H. F., 59
Wilding, Sgt N. V., 410
Wilhelmshaven, 17, 56, 389
Wilkie, Flt Lt H. C., 66
Wilkinson, Plt Off E. S., 99
Wilkinson, Flt Lt J. S., 315
Williams, W/O B., 93
Williams, Flt Lt G. K., 100, 122
Williams, Flt Lt H. C., 72
Williams, Fg Off H. N., 426
Williams, Sqn Ldr J. E. A., 148
Williams, Flt Lt S. S., 329, 360
Williamson, Fg Off I. J., 408
Williamson, Sqn Ldr N. A., 314, 407
Willis, Flt Lt A., 139, 161
Willis, Sqn Ldr G. E., 127
Willis, Plt Off W. J., 123, 257–8
Wilson, Wg Cdr A. G., 155–6, 163
Wilson, Fg Off A. W., 232
Wilson, Fg Off C. M., 232
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Wilson, Flt Sgt H. A., 68
Wilson, Flt Lt J. B., 139
Wilson, Fg Off N. C. B., 122
Wilson, Flt Lt W. L., 408
Win, Flt Lt F. D., 406
Windsor, Plt Off B. W., 111
Winsloe, Fg Off L. B., 405
Winter, Flt Sgt J. B., 260–1
Wipiti, W/O B. S., 198
Wisker, Fg Off R. J., 333
Witting, Flt Lt E. F., 122, 257
Wood, Fg Off J. H. T., 436
Worthington, Flt Lt J. C., 331
Wright, Plt Off J. A. S., 274
Wright, Sqn Ldr J. L., 51, 407
Wuppertal, 60, 71, 75
Wyatt, Gp Capt., 70, 85
Yeatman, Flt Lt J. F. P., 301, 357
Young, Sqn Ldr R. C., 362
Yule, Wg Cdr R. D., 181–2, 264, 349
Zillwood, Flt Lt A. H. R., 313

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