This Day In History

Summary of Events for  No. 439 (CAN) Squadron 

as recorded in the  439 Squadron Operations Record Book

for

19 April 1944

 R.C.A.F. Funtingten, Essex, England

F/O Burton & F/O Swingler left by transport for Redhill to pick up two new Typhoons. We were busy all morning, packing & taking down tents. F/O Laycock left at 1400 hrs. by truck for R.A.F. Hurn, with our Camp Kits & tents. F/O's Johns & Ross flew to Odiham in "Buster" to pick up the Wince's Auster & also to take up mail to Andy Clarke. The 6 Typhoons flown by S/L Norsworthy, P/O Bernhart & F/O's Moen, Hewson, Burgess & Porritt, departed at 1740 hrs. & arrived Hurn 1805 hrs. F/O Thomas flew Hurricane "Z" down & arrived 10 mins. after the Typhoons. We immediately got to work pitching out tents, and were no sooner done, when it started to rain.

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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