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Tim O.

24th June 2026 00:56

800 Naval Air Squadron over Narvik 1940

I know we have previously bemoaned the absence of available records for Fleet Air Arm squadrons. I am now trying to research No. 800 Squadron during the Narvik episode in 1940. Does anyone happen to know the whereabouts of the 800 Squadron records for March and April 1940? The National Archive website says the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovil holds the Squadron records, but the FAA Museum says they do not have the records for this period and to try the National Archives! There seems to be very limited detailed information anywhere. Any bright ideas welcome!

Chris Goss

24th June 2026 07:20

Re: 800 Naval Air Squadron over Narvik 1940

Naval Historical Branch might be your last chance?

Tim O.

25th June 2026 02:51

Re: 800 Naval Air Squadron over Narvik 1940

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Goss (Post 351466)

Naval Historical Branch might be your last chance?

Thanks Chris. I will try them.

Martin Gleeson

25th June 2026 14:13

Re: 800 Naval Air Squadron over Narvik 1940

Hello Tim,

I have copies of some FAA documents for the Norwegian Campaign that might prove useful in lieu of an ORB, etc.

If you wish to contact me directly, please use the email function on my website below.

Regards,

Martin Gleeson.

https://martinaviationpages.com/

Tim O.

26th June 2026 01:06

Re: 800 Naval Air Squadron over Narvik 1940

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Gleeson (Post 351476)

Thanks Martin. Email sent.

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