In the crew photos I think that the uniform is the clue to rough dating them. Mr Gallop is wearing his “best blue” and behind his back is I think hiding his peaked cap, which would be the correct dress to depart and arrive at new postings. The rest of the “boys” are in “scruff order”. So I posit that these photos were taken as Flt Lt Gallop was taking his leave of his crew and ground crew or on a visit back. I’m sure people did not disappear immediately, on the date they had flown their last tour as all stations require proper clearance for handing over secondary duties,kit returns etc.
Ref the entries in the log book mentioning formation bombing practice, this is exactly what GEE H was for as it was a blind bombing device flown on polar chart co-ordinates by a lead a/c. H2S was more of a “look through cloud device”.
Just my thoughts, team.
John
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