The Wartime Memories Project - No.35 Squadron

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Information. No. 35 Squadron, RFC, was first formed on 1st February 1916, at Thetford, the squadron saw action in France during the Great War and was disbanded in 1919 then reformed in 1929. In April 1940 35 Squadron was absorbed into No. 17 OTU, flying Blenhiems. The Squadron was reformed in November 1940 to fly the Hadley Page Halifax with Bomber Command. In August 1942 35 Squadron was one of 5 squadrons selected to form the Pathfinder force. The Squadron flew the Avro Lancaster from March 1944. Airfields at which No. 35 Squadron were based: Cranfield. Aug 1939 to Dec 1939 Bassingbourn. Dec 1939 to Feb 1940 Upwood. Feb 1940 to Apr 1940 Boscombe Down Nov 1940 Leeming. Nov 1940 to Dec 1940 Linton on Ouse Dec 1940 to Aug 1942 Graveley Aug 1942 onwards Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served with 35 Squadron during the Second World War. D Alexander. R Casey. pilot. (d. 13 Jul 1942) G Darling. bomb aimer W Elliott. bomb aimer Peter Jackson nav. J Janes W/Op T Lane. pilot. W/O Roy Macdonald. air gnr. Joseph Thomas Pack pilot. Read his story Flt/Sgt W T. Palmer. (d. 5 Oct 1942) Read his Story J Rogers. eng. R Williams eng. 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