1946 620 sqdn

[cricket2]

Hi All

Have this photo taken 22nd Jan 1946
all it says on the back is
taken 22nd Jan 1946 jack and his kite 620 sqdn
and help or advice to track down jack or 620 sqdn
has its the only photo with any writing on it
any help would be appreciated
john

[GrahamSimons]

The Operational Record Books are at Kew.  Is it possible to read any serial number or code markings on the aircraft - you might be able to work back from that to the names of crew and work out who Jack might be?

There is a 620 Sqn Association - might be worth approaching them?

Brief history here: http://www.raf38group.org/620squadron

[cricket2]

Hi Graham

Thanks for help and information
on side of aircraft its FG
Wing its NA36K or NA36R
but hard to see
john

[stevew101]

By the 22nd January 1946, 620 Squadron were flying Halifax A.VII's. 

620 Squadron was disbanded on the 1st September 1946.  It was renumbered as No 113 Squadron.

From 15th January 1946, the Squadron was based in Aqir in Palestine.

[cricket2]

Hi Steve

Thanks for information it fits in with some more photos
I have they were taken in aqir and parts of palestine/egypt
what is the best way to get a crew list for 22nd jan 1946
john

[GrahamSimons]

The ORB should have this information, if I remember correctly: at least it's been present in ORBs I've looked at. The ones for January 1946 has been digitised: see http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D8417232 and http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D8417233 the copy from the catalogue below:

 Squadron Number: 620. Summary of Events: Y.

Air Ministry and successors: Operations Record Books, Squadrons. No. 620 SQUADRON. Operations Record Books. Squadron Number: 620. Summary of Events: Y.

    Collection: Records created or inherited by the Air Ministry, the Royal Air Force, and related bodies
    Date range: 01 December 1945 - 31 January 1946
    Reference:AIR 27/2134/53

[cricket2]

Hello Graham

thanks so much has I did not do any service(age 70)now
if I sent for these records would it give me list of
crews names etc
john