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.
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 wireless operator Billy MacAuley at RAF Tiree during WWII.
Billy MacAuley, a Squadron 281 wireless operator with 1155 receiver in a Warwick at RAF Tiree in 1944.
Black and white photograph of a 281 Squadron Warwick from RAF Tiree in WWII.
Warwick `E4` from 281 Squadron, RAF Tiree, which crashed at Squires gate on 31/7/1944 and was written off.
Black and white photograph of a radar operator and front gunner at RAF Tiree in WWII.
Radar operator and front gunner, Johnny (surname unknown) from 281 Squadron at RAF Tiree in WWII.
Black and white photograph of an RAF Tiree air crew in WWII.
Air crew from 281 Squadron at RAF Tiree during WWII. L-R: Ron Dryden, Liverpool, Johnny (surname unknown); Billy MacAulay, Leicester.
