Extract from RAF Operations Record Book for No. 304 (Polish) Squadron
Transcription of an extract from the RAF Operations Record Book for No. 304 (Polish) Squadron.
This extract from the RAF Operations Record Book for No. 304 (Polish) Squadron gives a summary of events during their brief posting to Tiree in 1942. The daily meteorological observations underline the importance of weather conditions for flying operations.
During their month on Tiree, the squadron carried out seventy-nine anti-submarine sweeps over the Atlantic in Wellington aircraft and dropped depth charges on six possible sightings of U-boats. They also reported on the position of convoys and other shipping.
The Wellington aircraft, however, lacked sufficient range over the Atlantic and the squadron was transferred to Wales, from where it began operations over the Bay of Biscay
Photocopy of RAF Operations Record Book- Appendices, Tiree 1940-5
RAF Operations Record Book- Appendices for 304 Squadron, Tiree from November 1940 to August 1945, giving sortie reports, list of Polish and British personnel and various orders.
Photocopy of Operations Record Book Squadron HQ RAF Tiree 1/2/1944-31/3/1944.
Operations Record Book Squadron HQ RAF Tiree giving a summary of administration and operation events between 1/2/1944 and 31/3/1944 .
Photocopy of Operations Record Book for 224 Squadron RAF Tiree 1/4/1942-19/9/1942.
Operations Record Book for 224 Squadron RAF Tiree giving a summary of events and details of sorties between 1/4/1942 and 19/9/1942.
Air raid siren.
Air raid siren used by the RAF during WWII.
Photopied letter and drawing about a photograph of the Motor Transport Section stationed on Tiree during WWII.
Letter and drawing about a photograph of the Motor Transport Section (see 2000.160.7) stationed on Tiree during WWII.
Photograph of the Motor Transport Section stationed on Tiree during WWII.
The Motor Transport Section stationed on Tiree in 1944 (for names see 2000.160.8).
Black and white photograph of airman Ray Warwick at RAF Tiree during WWII.
Airman Ray Warwick with his crossbow at RAF Tiree during WWII. Ray had two hobbies on Tiree – his home-made crossbow for pursuing hares across the airfield and carving wooden chairs from a single piece of wood.
Black and white photograph of ground staff at RAF Tiree during WWII.
` “Better than the makers.” Some of the ground crew detached at Tiree.`
Black and white photograph of RAF Tiree personnel during WWII.
RAF Tiree personnel during WWII. L-R: Bob Hull, unknown, Sid Drinkwater, Norman Corney, unknown, `Rip` Fuller, `Parson` Curtis.
