UPDATE:

The following information regarding the impact on No 35 Squadron aircraft is taken from the squadron’s Operations Record Book

“On Monday 20th September, 2 x 1000lb bombs exploded accidentally some 150 yards from the squadron dispersal and several of the squadron’s aircraft were damaged. The damage to most was very slight but one aircraft WK133 received damage which has entailed placing it CAT3. A piece of shrapnel entered the port lower mainplane skin inboard of rib 6 and ricocheted forward passing through rib 6, the main spar and rib 7, after which it passed through the trailing edge of the aileron. The top skin of the mainplane was slightly buckled along the path of the shrapnel. As a result of this damage, the aircraft needs a complete port mainplane change”

Thanks again for the feedback.

I think the stylised 35 logo was introduced at Scampton (as you say, when the squadron returned from Cyprus) when it regained its own aircraft and maintenance crews. I was told the other day that the logo was affectionately known as “Skyhook”

Regards

Pete

Thanks for the responses and for the additional detail on the aircraft utilised; Rabbit Leader I have sent you a PM.

I am just working through the squadron’s Operations Record Book for that period so I will see if it provides any further details on the aircraft utilised.

I have recently been advised that the stylised ’35’ was known as “skyhook”

Regards (and thanks again)

Pete

Thanks for all the feedback:

One more to add to the mix: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/57326390

LONDON, September 20. – Eleven Canberra jet bombers, each worth more than £200,000, are believed to have been damaged at Marham R.A.F. station, Norfolk, today by blast and shrapnel from two 1000 lb. bombs which fell from a trolley and exploded. Four men were injured in the double explosion. The chief technician, William Bawley, who was driving the trolley laden with 10 1000 lb bombs, was hurled 30 ft by the blast and injured by flash burns and shrapnel. His condition is serious. More than 20 men were knocked over and dazed. The explosions came as two jet squadrons were loading bombs ready for operation, on hangars, and radio-servicing. Huts were hit by shrapnel and windows over a wide area were blown out. INQUIRY BEGINS An inquiry has begun to find out why the two bombs exploded and if they had been fused accidentally in the bomb dump. The Air Ministry ordered a security blackout on the amount or damage to aircraft and property. Six Canberras are believed to be so badly damaged that they are no longer fit for flying, the “Daily Mail” said.

My understanding is that none of the aircraft were on the strength of No. 35 Squadron, so I have what I need for my history of No. 35 Squadron project.

Regards

Pete