I am interested in learning more about this airfield specifically in these years, or does the airfield hold records. I understand WW2 1941 -1943 that 114 squadron had Blenheim bomber on Intruder Night fighter airfield sorties on Leewarden and Vectha around this time amongst other targets / I am interested in any information on the pilots crews in that era as well as any books ( writings) of that time of this specifically personal or of the Blenheim's and their pilots All seemed to have a very high attrition rate. I just wonder has anything been written about this from Pilots or ground crew perspective. Pilot Officer John Fox flew NZ41320 seconded to RAF during this time being stationed and flew various Blenheim aircraft as his Flight log mentions lots of training flights amongst bombing mission sequences. I tried to post some photos here of these here but appear to large for site. Can anyone direct me to any books or personal stories written or records of this era that are in existence ?? .?
For 114 Squadron would suggest you check out their ORB's Search results: 114 squadron | The National Archives - one or two to choose from TD
114 Squadron Group 2 West Rayham Intruder Raids 1000 bomber 30th May 1942 Is it one particular aircraft you are interested in or ......................................... TD Bristol Blenheim IV (V5645 RT-R) on a mission to Koln on 1942-05-31
No i think i have that thanks i was more interested whether anyone had a written was personal account of the airfield and personally during that time ..would you be aware whether west rayyan has a history museum history section that someone may have writtern about or hold records of.. Long shot but worth asking . Gee these were young guys ..
Members of RAF West Raynham | Forces Reunited RAF WEST RAYNHAM Norfolk Airfield Brief History WW2 Royal Air Force Squadrons | eBay TD
thank you will track down the brief history and report they dont mail to NZ so may have to circumvent with UK address
