Service History

Assigned to the Advanced Air Striking Force (AASF) at the outbreak of the war, the squadron remained in this role until being transferred in May 1940 to England and Bomber Command’s No. 2 Group. In August 1941 the entire squadron was posted to the Middle East; where it was eventually absorbed into other units and lost its identity. August 1942 saw the squadron reformed in England and once again attached to No. 2 Group, however after only one month of service the squadron was once more posted the too Middle East

Squadron Identity Letters

Stations

GU (pre-war), WV

Gatwick, West Raynham (twice) Great Massingham, Oulton (twice) Horsham St. Faith (twice), Manston, Wattisham

Logistics

Operational Performance

Operational Sorties And Losses

Group

Aircraft

Bombing Targets Tasked

Mine Laying Areas Tasked

Leaflets

Total Sorties

Flown

Aircraft Lost

Percent

2 GP

Blenheim

170

0

1

1242

40

3.20

Totals

170

0

1

1242

40

3.20

Of Note:

Flew 4 Reconnaissance and 1 Fighter Escort duties (included in total Op’s and Losses)