S/Ldr Wild /Wilde

[Steve Smith]

Hi,

The 38 Squadron ORB was never written up for October 1940. However a S/Ldr Wild (e) was posted 'in'. There are no details, on his full name or from where he was posted. One possible candidate is Frederick William Lyder Wild 32115,. Can anyone confirm please.

Thank you.

[RSwank]

This link has a few mentions, including a photo (search for Wild) https://630squadron.wordpress.com/ca...-history/1945/

"On 26th April 1945 Wing Commander Frederick “Jimmy” Wild[vii] took command of 630 Squadron. He was an adventurous 33 year old Bradford man, who had been a Cadet in the Merchant Navy at the age of 16 and worked in the USA and Canada in the late 1920’s before returning to the UK to take up a regular commission in the RAF in 1931. Having served in the Middle East pre-war and then flying from North Africa to bomb Italian targets with 38 Squadron (Wellington bombers) in late 1940/early 1941, he was a highly respected officer. Postwar Wild returned to Canada where he settled and became a citizen."

Also mentions full name and serial number: "Frederick William Lyder Wild (32115), RAF"