This Day In History

Summary of Events for  No. 439 (CAN) Squadron 

as recorded in the  439 Squadron Operations Record Book

for

28 February 1944

 R.A.F. Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland

Another fine day, much to our surprise. Air to Air Firing in the Hurricanes & Formation in the Typhoons carried out. "Babe" Swingler raised his score of hits on the drogue to 29. he still leads the squadron with number of hits scored. Learned today that we would be moving south on the 15th March,

AND for

29 February 1944

 R.A.F. Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland

No flying to-day. majority of pilots fixed up travelling claims with Account Section this morning. All pilots were inoculated this afternoon, and after that were given a lecture on Tank recognition by Lieut. price.

Webmaster's Note: 1944 was a leap year and thus the double entry above.

 

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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