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Old 23rd June 2008, 16:40
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808 Squadron Battle of Britain
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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?
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Old 23rd June 2008, 20:16
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Re: 808 Squadron Battle of Britain
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time when the sqn was at Castletown is to find here
http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/804to808.html
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Re: 808 Squadron Battle of Britain
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.

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Re: 808 Squadron Battle of Britain
Thanks Leendert

I assume they flew convoy patrols to earn the Clasp.

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Re: 808 Squadron Battle of Britain
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.
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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.

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