I want to research 15 Squadron for the period 1942-43 which is the period that my father served in aircrew flying Stirlings. I would appreciate advice from forum member about the best information sources that I can go to. I live in New Zealand and am restricted (at this stage anyway) to website sources as I am unable to physically visit libraries or aviation museums. 15 Squadron was based initially at Bourne and was then transferred to Mildenhall at this time.
By: baloffski - 1st November 2010 at 19:18
Some info you may find interesting here:
By: Skipper - 31st October 2010 at 11:24
If purchasing is an option, then you can get both histories here:
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=The+history+of+XV+Squadron&x=0&y=0
Alternatively, I have a copy of the fabulous “Oxford’s Own: The Men and Machines of No.15/XV Squadron Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force” by Martyn Ford-Jones. If there is anything in particular you would like me to look for then please let me know and I could have a look through the book for you.
Best regards,
Graham Herbertson
By: Batman - 31st October 2010 at 09:17
Check out this site:
http://www.oldrafrecords.com/index.php
ORBs for WWII for some sqns – I think mainly fighter sqns so far, but keep an eye on it, as it appears to be expanding.
By: gazzaw - 31st October 2010 at 09:03
15 Squadron
Many thanks – the title is ‘The history of XV Squadron RFC-RAF’ published in 1975. Unfortunately it isnt available from any of the Auckland libraries, however, whilst researching the book I have found another three publications which although again not available from the library will enable me to scour the second hand bookshops and he net. Thanks for your help.
By: Batman - 31st October 2010 at 02:20
There is book about XV Sqn, forgotten name but author was Norman Roberson.
Sign In
October 31, 2010 at 1:06 am