The Wartime Memories Project - No.15 Squadron

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Information. No. 15 Squadron, RFC, was formed on 1st March 1915 serving on the Western Front. It was disbanded in 1919. 15 Squadron re-formed as a bomber squadron in March 1924, at Martlesham Heath and became part of the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), and was engaged on experimental work and bomb ballistic trials until until 1934. On the 2nd of September 1939, the day before the outbreak of war, 15 Squadron flew to France to provide econnaissance with No.71 Wing of the Advanced Air Striking Force. They returned to England early in December 1939. Airfields at which No. 15 Squadron were based: Abingdon Jun 1934 to Sep 1939 Bétheniville, France. Sep 1939 Conde Vraux, France. Sep 1939 to Dec 1939 Wyton. Dec 1939 to Apr 1940& May 1940 to Aug 1942 Alconbury. Apr 1940 to May 1940 Lossiemouth (Detachment) Jan & Feb 1942 Bourn. Aug 1942 to Apr 1943 Mildenhall. Apr 1943 onwards My uncle Flt Lt. Neville George Richardson Booth - Pilot 81661 flew during WWII in 15 Squadron, RAF. Tragically he stepped in to assist in a mission over Denmark and was killed in action. His story is outlined in the link below. My father was born 15 days before Neville died and was due to be christened Nicholas, but the family were so distraught over the death of Neville that they christened my father Neville out of respect for Neville. I did have the privilege of meeting and spending many summers with his brother, Kenneth E. R. Booth who was also a Pilot and Navigator and we are trying to locate his Squadron and Airfield. But we have some way to go yet. Squadron Leader Kenneth Edward Richardson Booth (DFC), was a pilot like his brother but he often flew as the navigator. Ken’s missions were mostly in Mosquito’s; any information you may have would be gratefully received. Read Neville's Story Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served. Flt Lt. Neville George Richardson Booth. pilot. (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story Sgt. John Bernard Butterworth. airgunner. (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story Squadron Ldr. John Charles Hall. pilot. (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story Sgt. Donald John "Duncan" Jeffs. W/Op. Read his Story Sgt. Ronald Maycock. Obs. (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story Sgt. Robert Nicholson. airgunner (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story Flt Officer John Patrick "Buck" Ryan. nav. (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story Sgt. Frank Leslie Sharp. airgunner (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story Sgt. Anthony "Spriggy" Spriggs. flt eng. (d. 18th May 1942) Read his Story If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to a soldier or regiment please get in touch. Send an E-mail to Links Allied Forces Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MMII - All Rights Reserved