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No. 115 Squadron No. 115 Squadron, was first formed at Catterick, Yorkshire, on 1st December 1917. It was disbanded in 1919 and reformed in 1937. In April 1940 the Wellingtons of 115 Squadron, made the RAF's first mainland bombing raid of the war, bombing the enemy held Norwegian airfield at Stavanger. In August 1941 115 Squadron undertook the first Service trials of the Gee Navigational system. In the spring of 1943 the squadron was re-equipped with Lancasters Airfields No. 115 Squadron flew from. Kinloss. (Detachment) Apr 1940. Mildenhall. Sep to Nov 1942 East Wretham. Nov 1942 to Aug 1943 Little Snoring. Aug 1943 to Nov 1943 Witchford. From Nov 1943 List of those who served with No. 115 Squadron during The Second World War Sgt. Charles Henry Baker navigator (d.16th Mar 1944) Read his Story. Sgt. Christopher Richard Batchelor flt eng. (d.21st Feb 1944) Read his Story. Sgt. Nicholas Jackson Capstick flight eng. (d.16th Mar 1944) Read his Story. Sgt Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Casey Read his Story. W/O A. G. Davidson Sgt. Reginald Favager w/op Read his Story. Sqn. Ldr. Jack Foster DFC Read his Story. Sgt. Anthony Jory mid upper gunner (d.16th Mar 1944) Read his Story. P/O James Menzies Rodger pilot (d.16th Mar 1944) Read his Story. Flt Sgt. Ronald Arthur Werrett bomb aimer (d.16th Mar 1944) Read his Story. Sqn. Ldr. Jack Foster DFC 115 Sqd. I am trying to obtain a complete record of my fathers service in the RAF and the citation for his DFC. I only have rough details, ie: he joined the RAF in 1938/39, broke his service in 1947 then rejoined 1950/51. When he rejoined he dropped a rank to Flt Lnt. He was in other Squadrons as well as 115 but most of his operations were carried out in 115 Squadron in 1941 flying Wellington Bombers. He died in 1988 aged 75 years. Sgt Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Casey 115 Sqn My father, Larry Casey was shot down on 16 March 1944. He was one of 2 survivors from the Lancaster. He spent many months at camp 357 at Fallingbostel. The story of his brave crew is told on this web site http://www.thecaseys.karoo.net/ His crew were: Pilot Officer Jim Rodger Flt Sgt Tony Jory Sgt Lawrence Casey Sgt Jack Capstick Sgt CharlesBaker Sgt Reg Favager Sgt Ron Werrett Sgt. Christopher Richard Batchelor flt eng. 115 Sqd. (d.21st Feb 1944) I am looking for info on my uncle Flt Sgt Christopher Batchelor all I know about him is he died in Feb 1944, his death is recorded in March quarter 1944 in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. I believe he was stationed at Witchford, Isle of Ely with the 115 squadron. I would be grateful if anyone can tell me how where and why he died. Can you help us to add to our records? Add a record to our website. The names and stories on this website have been submitted by their relatives and friends. If your relations are not listed please add their names so that others can read about them Did you or your relatives live through the Second World War? Do you have any photos, newspaper clippings, postcards or letters from that period? Have you researched the names on your local or war memorial? Were you or your relative evacuated? Did an air raid affect your area? If so please let us know. Help us to build a database of information on those who served both at home and abroad so that future generations may learn of their sacrifice. Contact us. Celebrate your own Family History Celebrate by honouring members of your family who served in the Secomd World War both in the forces and at home. We love to hear about the soldiers, but also remember the many who served in support roles, nurses, doctors, land army, muntions workers etc. Please use our Family History resources to find out more about your relatives. Then please send in a short article, with a photo if possible, so that they can be remembered on these pages.

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