The Wartime Memories Project - No. 90 Squadron

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Information. No. 90 Squadron RFC, was formed at Shawbury, Shropshire, on 8th October 1917, and disbanded in 1919. The squadron was re-formed in March 1937 as a bomber unit. Soon after the outbreak of the Second World War No. 90 Squadron became a training squadron and in April 1940, it was absorbed into No.17 OTU. No. 90 Squadron re-formed May 1941 and was the RAF squadron to receive Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft from America for now high-altitude dlight bombing and the first operational mission was undertaken on the 8th July 1941, attacking Wilhelmshaven from 30,000 feet. 90 Squadron continued in this role until September 1941. later a detachment operated in the Middle East. No 90 squadron was again disbanded in February 1942 re-forming in November 1942, flying Stirlings until June 1944, when it was re-equipped with Lancasters. Airfields at which No.90 Squadron were based: West Raynham. to Sep 1939 and May 1941 to Jun 1941 Upwood. Sept 1939 to Apr 1940 Watton. May 1941 Polebrook. Jun 1941 to Feb 1942 Kinloss. Detachment in Sep 1941 Shallufa, Egypt. Detachment Oct 1941 Bottesford Nov 1942 to Dec 1942 Ridgewell Dec 1942 to May 1943 West Wickham May 1943 to Oct 1943 Tuddenham. from Oct 1943 My brother Sergeant Frederick Clinch who served with 90 Squadron RAFVR and was killed on the 23rd December 1944. Also my brother Flt/Sgt J. J. Clinch DFM served in 97 Squadron and was shot down over Kiel, Germany on the 26th June 1941. Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served. Sergeant Frederick Clinch. (d. 23rd Dec 1944) 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