Couple of Spitfire Squadron questions

[rpeck350]

First question.
Anyone have a list of Squuadron Commanders for the 130 Squadron?
For the most part first part of 1942.

Second question is on color of squadron codes in England?
I have seen sky to Lt Gray. which is correct?

Thank you for your time.
Rick

[Graham Boak]

For squadron commanders obtain a copy of Fighter Squadrons of the RAF from your local library.

RAF fighter squadron codes in the UK were Medium Sea Grey at the start of the war and changed to Sky with the introduction of the Day Fighter Scheme. So both are correct. Sometimes other colours can be seen, but usually overseas.

[rpeck350]

Sorry in the US so I don't think I can get those copys or can I?
Thanks for the color answer.

[Andy Fletcher]

Hi Rick,

130 Sqn Commanding Officers covering 1942:

S/L E.P.P. GIBBS Oct 41 - Jul 42
S/L P.J. SIMPSON Jul 42 - Jan 43

Source: Fighter Squadrons of the RAF and Their Aircraft, by J. Rawlings

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

[rpeck350]

Hi Andy,
Thank you .S/L Gibbs was who I was looking for.
Regards
Rick Peck