Sgt Butler 118 Sqn

[Chris Goss]

The above joined the Sqn from 58 OTU at the end of November 1941 and was involved in a take-off accident 12 Dec 41 in AA724. Any idea of his service number or initials? ORB makes no mention and no combat reports. Could have been B Butler

[rafcommands]

Hi Chris,

F1180 for AA724 names him as Sgt B Butler RCAF R/66223

Ross

[Chris Goss]

Thanks Ross. I now have his record of service and it is Basil Butler who was then killed with 249 Sqn in Malta

[Stig Jarlevik]

Originally Posted by Chris Goss

The above joined the Sqn from 58 OTU at the end of November 1941 and was involved in a take-off accident 12 Dec 41 in AA724.

According to Spitfire production lists (book form) and on line AA724 was not transferred to
118 Sq until 2 Jan 1942.
At the time of the accident it was evidently still with its previous unit 401 RCAF Sq.
Any explanation?

Cheers
Stig

[Chris Goss]

Serial is what is detailed in F540 and it would appear F1180

[Stig Jarlevik]

Interesting Chris

What does its AM 78 card say?

Cheers
Stig

[Chris Goss]

I will have to leave someone else to answer this as I do not have a copy

[rafcommands]

F1180 for 12 Dec 1941 is marked No.118 Sqn

Ross

[Stig Jarlevik]

Thanks Ross

I realize it does. What I am trying to establish is why the AM 78 card does not
correspond with the other documents.

Cheers
Stig

[Chris Goss]

AA724: FF 4-9-41 12MU 7-9-41 401Sq 27-9-41 118Sq Retracted u/c too soon sank onto ground Ibsley AC 12-12-41 Sgt B Butler safe. Hit tractor with wing Ibsley AC 12-4-42 Cdr AD Jubelin (Fr) safe. Westland 19-4-42 Taxied into bowser Ibsley CE SOC 12-5-42 FH46:50