808 Squadron Battle of Britain

[Brian]

Hi guys

Eight pilots of newly formed 808 Squadron on Fulmars were awarded the Battle of Britain Clasp. I understand the unit was based at Castletown. Do we know when these pilots flew operational sorties to qualify for the award?
Cheers
Brian

[Juha]

Brian
time when the sqn was at Castletown is to find here
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/804to808.html

[Brian]

Thanks Juha

Trust you are well.
Cheers
Brian

[Leendert]

Brian,

Part of the answer in following story: http://www.flyingmarines.com/Biograp...1-1940/Hay.htm

Scroll down to 11. General. No 808 Squadron was attached to Fighter Command for some time in 1940.

Regards,

Leendert

[Brian]

Thanks Leendert

I assume they flew convoy patrols to earn the Clasp.

Cheers
Brian

[Amrit1]

According to the Men of the Battle of Britain all 8 flew dockyard patrols from July until October. Their last base of Donibristle would put them on the frontline for defence against strikes from Norway, so I would suppose that entitles them to the clasp.

[Juha]

Hello Brian
I'm fine, thank You. But have been very busy. Over a week from the last visit on this board! Hopefully my workload will lessen in future.

Kippis ja rommia pullo!
Juha