The Wartime Memories Project - No. 166 Squadron

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Information. No.166 Squadron was first formed in 1918. The Squadron was reformed in 1936 as a heavy-bomber squadron. Just after the outbreak of war 166 became a No. 6 Group training squadron, merging with No. 97 Squadron and SHQ Abingdon to form No. 10 OTU in April 1940. No. 166 Squadron re-formed in January 1943, at Kirmington, Lincolnshire as a bomber squadron flying Wellingtons and from September 1943, Lancasters. Airfields at which No. 166 Squadron were based: Leconfield. Jan 1937 to Sept 1939 Abingdon Sept 1939 to Apr 1940 Jurby. detachment from Feb 1940 to Apr 1940 Kirmington. from Jan 1943 I am looking for photos and info of Roy Mercer who served in 166 Squadron Royal Air Force in WW2. He died on 20th February 1944. Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who servedwith 166 Squadron during the Second World War. F/O Buckland. W/op. Read his story Cyril Cook. bomb aimer. Read his story Alf Holliday. mid upper gnr. Read his story Albert Jones. rear gnr. Read his story Roy Mercer. (d. 20 Feb 1944) Read his Story Ted Peters. flt eng Read his story Colin Gregory Phelps Read his story Harry Smith. nav. Read his story John Stratford. pilot 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