RAF groundcrew numbers.

[Observer1940]

Unfortunately I cannot remember where I filed the August 1940 RAF Driffield Station strength / establishment who had two Squadrons and some smaller Units, despite looking.

However, I have found a photocopy "Operations and Statistical Summary" dated 19/8/40 for No. 51 Squadron for Whitleys (with five crew) amongst my papers, it states:-

Posted Strength

OFFICERS
Officer Pilots 26
Crew 8
Non-flying 1
TOTAL 35

Attached 1
Detached 4 (included 1 non-flying)
Not Available 1
TOTAL 6

AIRMEN
Pilots 13
Crew 47
Non-flying 281
TOTAL 341

Attached Pilots 3
Attached crew 6
Attached non-flying 4
TOTAL 13

So if I can still add up, that is a total of 395 personnel for 51 Squadron.

Their SERVICEABLE Aircraft on charge were 13.
Unservicable Aircraft over 48 hours (Unit repairable) were 5.
Repairable aircraft at Depot or Contractors were 3.
Aircraft awaiting Write-off were 2.

Mark