F/L P Henrichsen (128628, RAFVR), 332 (N) Sqn

[Mikkel Plannthin]

On 1 March 1945, F/L Paul (or Poul) Henrichsen (128628, RAFVR) is killed in action during a armed-recco mission from B.79. He is then attached to No. 332 (N) Sqn. More on this at
http://danishww2pilots.dk/pilots.php?id=40

He has no missions in the 332 sqn ORB before 13 Feb 1945, though, which would suggest that he had only recently been attached to this squadron. Furthermore, his promotions from Leading Aircraftman through to Flying Officer appear in the London Gazette which is not normal for the Danes of the Norwegian squadrons.

This leads to the likely conclusion that he was not originally trained in 'Little Norway' and posted to the 331 and 332 sqn.s as was indeed a number of Danes. Instead it seems likely that he had volunteered for the RAFVR.

The only problem is, that I have no idea in which squadrons he might have been before Fed 1945, and the ORB does not provide any infomation.

Any ideas out there?

TIA - and a Happy New Year!

Mikkel Plannthin