Plt Off "Ginger" Hooper 27 Squadron 1941/42

[AUS_RAAF]

Sorry Brian nothing further to add. I couldn’t even seem to find Hooper in the 27 Squadron ORB although, there were alot of pages to skim through!

A bit of a tangent - just wanted to add some detail to Nick’s response of SAAF aircrew with 451. Seven South Africans were attached from 40 Sqn SAAF to 451 Sqn RAAF, Oct 41 until Jan 42. Only five made it back. Thomas was lost 12 Nov 41 and Smith on 21 Nov 41. Thompson later killed 18 Jun 42 with 40 Sqn SAAF.

ANDREW W G (Peter?)
CAMPBELL Peter
GARDNER Charles Murray Shand DFC ‘Murray’ 102705
HADDON Temple
SMITH John Ascension 47300 'Smitty'
THOMAS John Desmond Kay P/102823
THOMPSON Donald Raymond ‘Tommy’ 102762

Pics for a few of list here
https://saafww2pilots2.yolasite.com/...ron-pilots.php

regards, Drew

[BrianC]

Hi Drew

Good to hear from you.

Sgt Hooper arrived at Singapore February 1941, flying Blenheim L8540, in company with other aircraft of 27 Squadron (see ORB!)

Cheers
Brian