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No: 109 Squadron
No: 109 Squadron was reformed on the 10th of December 1940 from the Wireless Intelligence Development Unit (WIDU) whose headquarters were at Boscombe Down, Wilts. Flying Anson and Wellington aircraft it was engaged in development of radio counter-measures and new radar aids, notably the blind bombing system, Oboe. In August, 1942, No. 109 moved to Wyton to become one of the original units of the Pathfinder Force. In December it converted to Mosquitoes equipped with the Oboe system. 109 Squadron dropped the last bombs on Berlin from one of its Mosquitos at 2.14am on 21st April, 1945.
Airfields No: 109 Squadron flew from.
- Boscombe Down, Wilts. Dec 1940 to Aug 1942
- Wyton. Aug 1942
List of those who served with No: 109 Squadron during The Second World War
- T/Sgt Leslie Coulton Goodhead 1473 Flight Read his Story.
- F/O Albert Smith DFC Read his Story.
- George William Thompson Read his Story.
George William Thompson 84 Sqd.
My late Father George William Thompson, Royal Air Force was on-board the ss Aslem when she was sunk. Thankfully he was rescued after several hours in the water, I will always remember my Father saying that he was full of praise for the bravery of The Reverend Pugh tendering to the injured Airman who were trapped in the sinking ship. Dad always insisted on wearing his life jacket when on-board, he was ordered by a senior officer (no name though) to take it off & pass it him, Dad refused to do this & thus saved his life when the torpedo struck. I have seen a photo of my Mother, taken in his cabin, that is now at the bottom of the Atlantic having gone down in the Anselm.
Thankfully Dad survived 1939 – 45 after serving in 84, 101, 109 & 2nd TAF from the beginning of the war, prior to that had served with the RAF in Iraq & Egypt (84 Sqd.) flying in such delights as Westland Wapitis & the Vickers Virginia transport.
I believe there is a plaque, statue & bust of the Rev Pugh commemorating his bravery & sacrifice, does anyone know where this is please? Any info would be appreciated.
F/O Albert Smith DFC 109, 427, 142 Squadrons
My father, F/O Albert Smith, flew with the 109 Squadron from July 1944 until November 1944. He flew with the 427 Squadron and the 142 Squadron before joining 109. He completed 89 missions before colliding with another Mosquito over Aachen, Germany on the night of 30th November 1944 on the way to Karlsruhe. He bailed out just behind enemy lines but walked into the American sector with the help of local farmers. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. We have his log book, flying jacket, and surprisingly, pieces of the plane which were recovered by a war time archeological group in Aachen.
T/Sgt Leslie Coulton Goodhead 1473 Flight 11 FTS 109 Squadron 77 Squadron
My father served with 77 Squadron from 24/10/42 to 13/1/44, when he was discharged unfit for further service.
He joined the RFC as a boy, serving from 25/9/1917 to 26/4/19, training as a fitter. He re-enlisted 3/5/1921 to 1/2/1927 becoming an engine fitter and serving in Egypt and Aden. He was in E class reserve and was recalled to service 25/8/1939. He served in France 27/4/1940 to 17/6/1940, when he was able to get a ship to the UK from Brest.
Prior to 77 Sqdn. he served at 11 FTS, 109 Sqdn., Leuchars, and 1473 Flight.
He died in 1967. I have his service papers and a number of photographs from the 1920s of various subjects, plane crashes, Aden countryside, sports teams, etc.
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