The Wartime Memories Project - The Second War

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No: 84 Squadron No: 84 Squadron moved to the Western Desert at the outbreak of the war, flying Blenheims. They took part in the campaigns in Greece, Iraq, Syria and Persia. In 1942 the Squadron was transferred to the Far East theatre, carrying out raids on Japanese forces in Sumatra, Batavia and Java. The Squadron was over run by Japanese forces in Java and all were taken prisoner except a small party including the CO and 11 aircrew. No 84 Squadron reformed in India and went on to serve in Malaya and Singapore. 84 Squadron also flew the Vultee Vengence in 1943 and converted to Mosquitos in July 1944 but the tropical conditions were not suitable for the wooden airframe as the high humidity spoiled the glue. Airfields No: 84 Squadron flew from. Heliopolis Habbaniya Manipur List of those who served with No: 84 Squadron during The Second World War 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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