39th Beaufort Squadron in Malta.

[sergey]

Thanks friends.
Tell me how true the statement is that No 39 Squadron, which returned to Malta in January 1943, was engaged exclusively in night raids against enemy ships and ground targets. Were there daytime attacks?

[Nick Beale]

Originally Posted by sergey

Thanks friends.
Tell me how true the statement is that No 39 Squadron, which returned to Malta in January 1943, was engaged exclusively in night raids against enemy ships and ground targets. Were there daytime attacks?

The Operations Record Book would tell you that. As I posted above, it’s free to download at the moment. Worth taking advantage while the opportunity lasts!

[Zoran Petek]

Hello all,
the best way to search orbs is http://www.rafcommands.com/database/air27/index.php

And to Stig:
N1100 was at Bu Amud IV.42, (listed as 1100) and flew with 39 Sqn, crews were from 22 Sqn on at least one occasion.



DE111 There is a profile (could be wrong caption). Confirmed as 'V' in 47 Sqn, as late as IV.43 at Misurata West.
DD928 I-III.43. Coded 'C'. FTR from the evening attack on the convoy near Sicily on 12.3.43., the same as bellow.
DD934 I-III.43. Coded 'C'. FTR from the attack on naval convoy near Palermo 13.3.43. That was evening mission 12/13.3, hence difference in dates. 'C' and 'N missing, and 'A' DD943 was also badly damaged.
DD936 Crashed into the sea near Sicily on an anti-ship patrol on May 16, 1943. Also probably coded 'N'. Summary says that 'N' was missing, but no serial. 'V' DD940 searched, but with no results. Monthly records are dark and serials unreadable.

Zoran