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This
Day In History
Summary
of Events for No.
439 (CAN) Squadron
as
recorded in the 439 Squadron Operations Record Book
for
12
April 1944
R.C.A.F.
Funtingten, Essex, England
Today was a
"duff" day, and the pilots were obliged to spend their
time at dispersal reading Intelligence Reports and gaining
practice on re-arming Typhoons. In the evening our officers'
softball team played their first game of a newly formed league and
severely trounced their own groundcrew to the tune of 16 - 6.
Early in the
afternoon F/L D.J. Moffatt arrived at dispersal. He is our new M.O.
(1)
The "Doc" substituted for the C.O. in the last half of
the ballgame, while he prepared his epoch making speech for a
debate which was held at the Camp Cinema right after the ballgame.
The subject of the debate was "Resolved
that a reign of terror should be carried out in Germany after the
success of the Invasion".
According to popular vote the decision was given to S/L Beethby
and his partner, who spoke in the affirmation. Learned today that
the tire found off Beachy head, belonged to a Mustang & not a
Typhoon as previously thought. We generally hope that Paul is all
right, but one never knows.
Webmasters note:(1)
M.O. = Medical Officer
Detail
of Work Carried Out by No. 439
RCAF Squadron
as
compiled by in the 439 Squadron Operations Record Book Form
541
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Duty |
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Down |
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Details
of Sortie or Flight
Nil
Ops this day
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