WHEELER, Henry Neil George

[andy bird]

Trying to ascertain which Photo Recon squadron Wheeler was on prior to becoming 236 Squadron OC in late November 42, having had a bad car accident.

Many Thanks

Andy Bird

[wwrsimon]

Andy

He was initially with the Photo Reconnaissance Unit. See here for details from the man himself in 1991, page 7 onwards:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafcms/mediafi...D8309AF21E.pdf

and here for his career details:

http://www.rafweb.org/Biographies/Wheeler_HNG.htm

Simon

[andy bird]

Originally Posted by wwrsimon

Andy

He was initially with the Photo Reconnaissance Unit. See here for details from the man himself in 1991, page 7 onwards:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafcms/mediafi...D8309AF21E.pdf

and here for his career details:

http://www.rafweb.org/Biographies/Wheeler_HNG.htm

Simon

Thanks Simon for your in put much appreciated. Henry Wheeler arrived at North Coates from 2 OTU Catfoss on 23rd November.

Andy B

[Andy Fletcher]

Hi Andy,

"Nebby" Wheeler had been a photo recce pilot with the PRU (later 1 PRU) since 1940. At the time of his accident, 14Mar42, he was o/c 'A' Sqn 1 PRU and deputy C/O 1 PRU. Once he was suitably recovered he went to take up a staff post at the Air Ministry (Directorate of Naval Co-operation I believe).

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

[andy bird]

Originally Posted by Andy Fletcher

Hi Andy,

"Nebby" Wheeler had been a photo recce pilot with the PRU (later 1 PRU) since 1940. At the time of his accident, 14Mar42, he was o/c 'A' Sqn 1 PRU and deputy C/O 1 PRU. Once he was suitably recovered he went to take up a staff post at the Air Ministry (Directorate of Naval Co-operation I believe).

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher

Cheers Andy,

Superb, I was floundering as not having found the actual date, just the month and year. 12 o'clock high forum to the rescue.

Best regards

Andy Bird

[Col Bruggy]

Hello,

Wheeler was involved in at least one other accident. On 22 March, 1938, at Worthy Down, he taxiied No.207 Sqn Wellesley I K7760 into (Wellesley) K7761, which was damaged beyond repair.

Col.

[andy bird]

Originally Posted by Col Bruggy

Hello,

Wheeler was involved in at least one other accident. On 22 March, 1938, at Worthy Down, he taxiied No.207 Sqn Wellesley I K7760 into (Wellesley) K7761, which was damaged beyond repair.

Col.

Thanks Col B,

Wasn't aware of this, I'll put in the notes section of Strike Wing Personal at North Coates for Wheeler.

Best regards

Andy B.