Norwegian Sq's 331 and 332 duty/task lists

[Sealander]

Good day to all

In the ORB's from e.g Sq 331 and 332 in 1944 you will find references to the mission task or duty.
For example: D.D. 484 or D 718 sometimes with a little more info like "bombing or dive bombing"
I suspect that the mission description was given on paper from WING level and most likely from higher level and that the duty/task was described to some detail. I expect at least map coordinates to be included in the order.
Does anyone know if these orders have been filed, where and if they are still available?
Any thoughts?
Sealander

[vingtor]

The history of 331 and 332 Sqn. is now being documented in detail by Cato Guhnfeldt. Six volumes are planned. So far three have been published (360-400 pages each).

http://www.kelkoo.no/c-100801-boker-.../spitfire+saga

This does not answer your question though. But I guess it will be found in Vol.5.

Nils

[Sealander]

Nils,
thanks for your answer.
Sealander

[Andy_Ingham]

I am not sure exactly what the 'D' number is but this is probably the order number.
The second part of the number appears to be a reference to the target.
An example would be on 25.11.44 the ORB lists D.D.949/CD14.
CD14 is the code for the 'Cloak and Dagger' op on the New Pz Barracks at Bussum that was attacked by the whole 132 Wing.
I have copies of a document from the National Archives that lists all the Summary of results for all the CD Ops flown in Late 44. I think they were in AIR37/671 Tactical reports on Special Targets.
The ORB of 84 Group lists that operational orders are in the appendices.
I have not checked these but can be found in AIR 25/711-722.
Hope this helps.
Andy

[Sealander]

Andy,
thanks for your answer. But yes, the numbers get higher as time progresses, so it must be the order number. If the numbering was done by Wing or by Group I have not found out yet but I suspect the latter.
regards
Sealander

[Sealander]

Andy,
unfortunately the Air 25 series at National Archives have not (yet?) been digitized. That complicates matters when you want to order a particular part af a file from abroad.
gr
Sealander