824 Sqdn FAA October 1943 aboard HMS Striker.

[Alex Smart]

Hello,

Seeking details of the aircraft of 824 Sqdn FAA whilst aboard HMS Striker in October 1943.

9 Swordfish II ( 3 added later bringing number up to 12 a/c October 43 ? ) and 6 Sea Hurricenes.

Also wanted - where was HMS Striker between the dates of 16th October and 20th October 1943 ?

Swordfish II and Sea Hurricane numbers I have found among which may be the a/c on board between the dates given above are =

Swordfish II
DK686;756;762.
HS214;216;220;223;224;225;226;368;369;374;406;446; 456;461;
551;552;591;592;605;609;613;619.

Sea Hurricane
NF670 "Q"; 674 "R"; 687(?); 689; 694 "U"; 696; 699; 701(?).

Many thanks
Alex

[Bruce Dennis]

Hi Alex,
Striker was attached to Western Approaches Command in October 1943. There are many files at TNA Kew covering this command. The series ADM217 is dedicated to files from Western Approaches totalling just over 800 files, including War Diaries and convoy reports.

Hope this helps,
Bruce

[Alex Smart]

Hello Bruce,
Thanks for the information .

I have found that Striker left port and later returned for repairs, so was not involved at the time in enemy action as far as I have found.

So back to the aircraft aboard.
Which ones were they from the list already given in post 1 above ?
Anyone ?

Thanks
Alex