This Day In History

Summary of Events for  No. 439 (CAN) Squadron 

as recorded in the  439 Squadron Operations Record Book

for

31 January 1944

 Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland

No flying this morning. Lecture by Army Liaison Officer on conditions we will encounter when our Airfield goes under canvas. This afternoon we flew a total of 27 hours and 50 minutes. We tried out our first Squadron Formation, which proved to be very successful. F/O's Johns and Monson returned by rail this evening from Acklington. The four remaining pilot's will be flying back as soon as the weather permits. Each pilot only fired 8 rockets, as the weather was very bad during their whole stay. 

Total flying time for month: 251 hours 50 minutes. 

Strength 32 officers. 

Nil Airmen.

 

Detail of Work Carried Out by  No. 439 RCAF Squadron 

as compiled by in the  439 Squadron Operations Record Book Form 541

A/C Type & Number Crew Duty Up Down
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Details of Sortie or Flight

No Operations were carried out on this date.

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