July 15, 2008 at 10:40 pm
hello everybody,
this is my first post and i am seeking info on 2 sqn’s the first is 222 sqn and the other is 273 sqn, the latter was based at Cox Bazaar, chittagong?, now bangledesh. i cannot find out much on 222 sqn so i would be grateful if any members on this site could help in my search or recommend any books that would help. also is it possible to find out about individual pilot’s who served in the R.A.F IN WW2, Both these sqn’s are ww2 by the way, hope someone out there can help, cheer’s folk’s, Monty.:)
By: Thunderbird167 - 16th July 2008 at 08:19
You could also try finding the following books which give a detailed account of the air war over Burma
Hurricanes Over the Arakan – Norman Franks
Spitfires Over The Arakan – Norman Franks
The Air Battle for Imphal – Norman Franks
The Air War for Burma – Chris Shores et Al
By: wieesso - 16th July 2008 at 06:20
Guess you’ve already tried these links…
http://www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk/Squadron%20Pages/222%20Squadron.htm
http://www.rafweb.org/Sqn221-225.htm
http://www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk/Squadron%20Pages/273%20Squadron.htm
http://www.rafweb.org/Sqn271-275.htm