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[Allan125]

Originally Posted by Fairlop

Hi Allan,

Many thanks for confirmation. What´s your source for the 122 Wing’s history, book or ORBs ?

Regards,
Michal

Hello Michal

Post-war 122 Wing published two official histories - one "A short account of the operational life of 122 Wing, 83 Group" published at Flensburg on 7 Sept 1945 and "The history of 122 Wing, 83 Group, Second Tactical Air Force" published at Schleswig in November 1945, under the inside title it states: "A short account of the operational career of 122 Wing was published at Flensburg in September 1945. The booklet aroused so much interest among all ranks of the Wing, for whom it was intended, that this second, more detailed, edition has been prepared."

When 125 Wing disbanded, on 14 July 1945, Dad was transferred to 122 Wing (giving him a second tour to B.160 Kastrup/Copenhagen!!) and he stayed with them until they were disbanded,(hence he was issued with both booklets) before moving to Sylt as part of BAFO.

They were both published by J H Schultz A/S Universitets-Bogtrykkeri Kobenhavn - and I believe that this company is still in existence.

As far as I can ascertain, from official sources, no official history of 125 Wing has ever been published - hence my family project to do it, and I probably have more information about 125 Wing and its squadrons than anyone else - and several of the squadrons served in both 122 and 125 Wing.

Also, as far as I can ascertain, 125 Wing is the only 2TAF Wing to operate Hurricane IV's, Tempest V's, Typhoon 1b's and several marks of Spitfires during it's just over 2 years of operation. (But I am open to discussion if anyone can offer other Wings doing the same, or better.) And I still keep a watching brief about 122 Wing and assist where possible.

cheers

Allan