great outcome! we are getting closer. Thank's a lot for your efforts!
Here I read that (at this time) 154. Reconnaissance Squadron (Fighter) was stationed at Wattisham, England until September 1942 ant then moved to St Leu, Algeria:
https://flightlineinsignia.com/produ...ce-squadron-2/
It is said that Frank Howard was sent to England in September 1942 and then either to North West Africa or Egypt...
I wonder what kind of pilot training he received?