Other miscellaneous units using Gladiators
Aeroplane And Armament Experimental Establishment (AAEE) |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K5200 | From 1 Sq.
21/05/35 To Gloster. 27/06/35 To AAEE. |
17/07/35 To Gloster for fitment of Mercury IX. 04/10/35 To AAEE. Aircraft collapsed on landing at arrival at Martlesham Heath. 05/10/35 To Gloster. 24/02/36 To AAEE. 20/04/36 To Gloster. 04/08/36 To AAEE. 08/08/36 To Gloster. 19/08/36 To AAEE. 09/11/36 To Gloster. 20/11/36 To AAEE. |
06/01/37 To RAE. | |
K6129 | From 800 Sq. 17/11/38 To Gloster. 24/01/39 To AAEE. |
Used for gunnery trials. | 02/06/40 To 8 MU. 16/07/41 To 2645M at 560 Sq. ATC. |
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K7919 | 30/06/37 Allotted to DTD at Gloster. 11/11/37 To AAEE. |
Used for armament trials. 18/12/37 To RAE for B/F panel trials. 18/01/38 To AAEE. 14/03/38 To Gloster for TI of mods. 10/10/39 To AAEE. |
22/05/40 To 8 MU. 01/03/41 To 52 MU. 13/03/41 To Odiham. 26/06/41 To the Middle East. To the Meteorological Flight, Ramleh. |
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K8039 | From 800 Sq. 25/11/38 To Gloster (fit new propeller). 02/01/39 To AAEE. |
Used for comparative TO trials. | 20/01/39 To Gloster. 29/04/40 6 MU. To Admiralty. To 759 Sq. |
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K8042 | 11/10/37 Delivered to 1 ASU. 31/01/39 To 5 MU. 01/06/41 To Glosters. 29/08/41 To AAEE. |
22/09/41 To Glosters. 20/04/42 To 27 MU. 27/05/42 To 5 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit. |
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K8049 | 27/10/37 Allotted to Gloster to fit 3-blade propeller. 24/11/37 To AAEE. |
15/01/38 Used for propeller trials at Kenley. | 22/02/38 To Gloster. 15/06/38 To RAE for spinning and de-icing trials. 09/10/39 To Gloster. 17/06/40 To 6 MU. 15/08/40 To 247 Sq. |
2 AACU |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K5200 | From Telecommunications Flying Unit. 27/02/42 To 6 MU. 06/04/42 TO 2 AACU. |
12/11/42 SOC (473 hours). | ||
K6149 | From Gosport Station Flight. 05/04/41 To 8 MU. 22/08/41 To 3 Satellite Landing Ground. 11/09/41 To 8 MU. 28/03/42 To 2 AACU. |
15/02/43 To 1622 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight. | ||
K7894 | From 152 Sq. 28/11/39 To 5 MU. 28/01/42 To 2 AACU. |
28/01/42 To ‘D’ Flight. 06/06/42 Swung on Landing, Detling. ROS. 09/11/42 To ‘B’ Flight. |
15/02/43 To 1624 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight. | |
K7920 | From 152 Sq. 24/11/39 To 5 MU. 28/07/41 To 27 MU. 09/10/41 To 2 AACU. |
17/03/42 Engine cut; overturned landing in soft field, Hayling Island. | 23/03/42 SOC (186.15 hrs). | |
K7929 | From 152 Sq. 30/11/39 To 5 MU. 24/06/40 To 30 MU. 19/09/40 To 27 MU. 11/10/41 To 2 AACU Elmdon. |
23/12/42 To 2 AACU at Gosport. | 03/04/43 To Marshalls. No further trace. |
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K7935 | From 152 Sq. 25/11/39 To 5 MU. 28/07/41 To 27 MU. 01/11/41 To 2 AACU. |
24/01/42 Collided with Portsmouth balloon barrage and crashed, Gosport; acting CO S/L Walter Stafford Bowyer (RAF no. 39607) KIFA. | 28/01/42 SOC. | |
K7972 | From 152 Sq. 16/12/39 To 5 MU. 10/05/41 To 27 MU. 19/03/42 To 2 AACU. |
19/03/42 To ‘D’ Flight. 03/07/42 Swung on landing and wing hit ground, Detling. ROS. 29/07/42 To ‘A’ Flight. 06/09/42 To ‘D’ Flight. |
10/06/43 To Marshalls for modification to Metrological duties. 17/11/43 To 8 MU. 12/12/43 To 521 Sq. |
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K7980 | From Andover Station Flight. 05/07/42 To 8 MU. 30/09/42 To 2 AACU. |
03/04/43 SOC. | ||
K7985 | From 263 Sq. 30/10/39 To 5 MU. 16/09/41 To 27 MU. 17/02/42 To 2 AACU. |
28/07/42 Collided with L8030 over Culver, Isle of Wight and crashed during dive-bombing co-operation with RM; 25-years-old P/O Geoffrey Thomas Chapman (RAF no. 129144) KIFA. | 04/08/42 SOC (296.40 hrs). | |
K8004 | From 263 Sq. 04/11/39 To 276 MU. 15/11/39 To 24 MU. 28/03/42 To 2 AACU. |
20/04/42 Hit balloon cable, Plymouth. Landed safely. | 08/03/43 To Marshalls. 11/06/43 8 MU. To 61 OTU. |
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K8015 | From 6 OTU. 01/08/40 To 27 MU. 11/10/41 To 2 AACU. |
Training Ferry Pilots Pool. 11/10/41 Engine cut and overturned in forced landing 1m NNE of Bewdley, Worcs. |
19/10/41 To Marshals. 05/11/41 SOC. |
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K8026 | From 13 Group Communication Flight. 21/11/41 To 27 MU. 03/08/42 To 2 AACU. |
06/01/43 Hit obstruction on approach in bad visibility and crash-landed at Roborough. | 16/01/43 SOC. | |
K8041 | 11/10/37 Delivered to 1 ASU. 02/02/39 To 5 MU. 17/07/41 To 27 MU. 09/10/41 To 2 AACU. |
22/09/42 Taxied into gun pit at Gosport. ROS. 14/12/42 Hit seagulls in dive at Eastney, Portsmouth. ROS. 11/01/43 Engine cut and overturned in forced landing at Gosport. |
17/01/43 To Marshalls. 01/05/44 To 8 OTU. |
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K8043 | 11/10/37 Delivered to 1 ASU. 31/03/39 To 5 MU. 17/07/41 To 27 MU. 20/03/42 To 2 AACU. |
08/03/43 To Marshalls. 27/05/43 To 8 MU. 01/06/43 To 1401 (Met) Flight. |
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K8044 | From 263 Sq. 30/10/39 To 5 MU. 17/07/41 To 27 MU. 13/10/41 To 2 AACU. |
To 1622 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight. | ||
K8045 | 11/10/37 Delivered to 1 ASU. 06/02/39 To 5 MU. 17/07/41 To 27 MU. 20/03/42 To 2 AACU. |
20/03/42 To ‘C’ Flight. 23/03/42 Aircraft accident at Plympton; 2nd Officer L. H. T. Ashburner (Air Transport Auxiliary) WIFA. |
03/04/42 To Marshalls. 09/08/42 To 8 MU. To 1622 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight. |
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K8052 | From 6 OTU. 01/08/40 To 27 MU. 15/10/40 To 2 AACU. |
05/07/42 To Admiralty. | ||
L8030 | 28/07/42 Collided with K7985 over Culver, Isle of Wight; 29-years-old P/O Ronald Arthur Flood (RAF no. 108532) KIFA. | |||
L8031 | To 1624 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight. | |||
L8032 | To 1624 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight. | |||
N2308 | JQ-M | From 247 Sq. | 03/04/43 SOC. | |
N2312 | From 615 Sq. | 03/04/43 SOC. | ||
N5575 | From 247 Sq. | To 1402 (Met) Flight. | ||
N5645 | From 152 Sq. | 09/09/42 Engine cut and it overturned during the forced landing at Hayling Islands, Hants. Destroyed beyond repair. |
26 AACU |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K8033 | Royal Hellenic Air Force 05/41 Returned to RAF. 19/06/41 To 107 MU. To 26 AACU. |
18/02/42 Swung on landing and landing gear collapsed at El Firdan. ADCU. 26/10/42 Swung on landing and tipped up at El Firdan. ROS. 09/11/42 Engine cut, swung in forced landing and wing hit ground at Fayid. ROS. 17/12/42 Crashed on landing at El Firdan. |
01/12/43 SOC. |
1622 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight Formed 14 February 1943 at Gosport by re-designating ‘A’ Flight of 2 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit. Disbanded 1 December 1943 at Gosport and merged with 1631 (Target Towing) Flight to become 667 Squadron. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K6149 | 15/02/43 From 2 AACU. | 13/05/43 to 8 MU. 23/10/43 To 61 OTU. |
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K8044 | From 2 AACU. | 21/05/43 To Marshalls. 30/08/43 To 8 MU. 21/10/43 To 61 OTU. |
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K8045 | From 2 AACU. 03/04/42 To Marshalls. 09/08/42 To 8 MU. To 1622 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight. |
21/05/43 To Marshalls. 10/09/43 To 8 MU. 08/11/43 To 61 OTU. |
1624 (Anti-Aircraft Co-Operation) Flight Formed 14 February 1943 at Roborough by re-designating ‘D’ Flight of 2 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit. Disbanded 1 December 1943 at Detling to become 567 Squadron. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K7894 | 15/02/43 From 2 AACU. | 13/05/43 To 8 MU. 26/04/46 SOC. |
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L8031 | From 2 AACU. | 18/05/43 Hit post on landing at Detling and destroyed beyond repair. | ||
L8032 | From 2 AACU. | To 61 OTU. |
Air Fighting Development Unit (AFDU) |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K8040 | From Telecommunications Flying Unit. 28/02/42 To Marshalls. 14/04/42 To AFDU. |
14/01/43To 8 MU. 26/04/46 SOC. |
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N5625 | From Harwell Station Flight. | To 1560 (Met) Flight. |
CFS |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K7898 | From 61 OTU. 11/02/44 To Marshalls. 05/02/45 To 8 MU. 27/04/45 To CFS. |
27/08/45 To 8 MU. 29/11/45 To Staverton. NFT. |
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K7908 | 10/05/37 From 80 Sq. | 04/06/37 Returned to 80 Sq. |
Empire Central Flying School (ECFS) |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K8044 | From 61 OTU. 11/02/44 To Marshalls. 04/04/44 To 8 MU. 27/09/44 To 10 MU. To ECFS. |
31/01/45 Stalled in circuit in bad weather and hit ground, Hullavington. | ||
K7908 | 10/05/37 From 80 Sq. | 04/06/37 Returned to 80 Sq. |
Communication Flight, Air Headquarters Western Desert (WDCF) Formed on 9 October 1941 at Ma’aten Bagush, by redesignating 204 Group Communication Flight. Disbanded on 27 April 1942 at Ma’aten Bagush, to become the Communication Unit, Western Desert. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K7965 | From Gosport Station Flight. 07/08/40 To 24 MU. 25/02/41 To Odiham. 27/06/41 To the Middle East. To WDCF. |
21/02/42 Engine cut; overshot forced landing and undercarriage collapsed at RAOC Camp, Dapa. | 30/03/42 SOC. | |
K8020 | From 80 Sq. | 04/02/42 Landed in cross-wind and tipped up at Maaten Bagush. | 04/42 At 3 RAAF Sq. |
Air Headquarters Middle East Communication Flight (MECF) Formed by February 1942 in Egypt. Disbanded after having existed until at least August 1942. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K7982 | From Gosport Station Flight. 07/08/40 To 24 MU. 03/05/41 To 52 MU. 29/05/41 To the Middle East. 16/09/41 To 107 MU. To MECF. |
1 School of Army Co-operation (SAC) Redesignated 1 School of Army Co-operatin from 20 December 1939. Disbanded 20 September 1941 at Old Sarum, the Training Squadron becoming 41 OTU. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
N5636 | From 263 Sq. | To 41 OTU. |
2 Group Target Towing Flight (Gp TTF) |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
N5717 | From 18 Sq. | To 1402 (Met) Flight. |
3 Bombing and Gunnery School Formed 1 December 1939 at Aldergrove by re-designating 3 Air Observers School. Disbanded 11 July 1940 at Aldergrove. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
N5592 | To Air Ministry Meteorological Flight, Aldergrove. |
5 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit Formed 1 April 1942 at Ternhill by re-designating 5 Service Flying Training School. Disbanded 21 June 1945 at Ternhill. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K7927 | From 152 Sq. 06/12/39 To 5 MU. 27/05/40 To 30 MU. 28/11/40 To 24 MU. 13/04/42 27 MU. 26/05/42 To 24 MU. 27/05/42 To 5 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit. |
04/09/42 Hit starter trolley while taxiing, Manby. ROS. 19/09/42 Returned to 5 PAFU. |
29/09/42 To Ternhill Station Flight. | |
K8042 | From AAEE. 22/09/41 To Glosters. 20/04/42 To 27 MU. 27/05/42 To 5 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit. |
15/11/42 To 8 MU. 27/10/43 To 61 OTU. |
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K8046 | 12/10/37 Delivered to 1 ASU. 02/02/39 To 5 MU. 18/07/41 To 27 MU. 26/05/42 To 24 MU. 27/05/42 To 5 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit. |
07/07/42 To 10 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit. |
6 Armament Training Station Formed 1 April 1938 at Woodsford (later Warmwell) by re-designating 6 Armament Training Camp. Disbanded 2 September 1939 at Warmwell and merged with 2 Air Observers School to become 10 Air Observers School. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K7987 | /38 Received as wreck from 56 Sq. | ROS. | 10/11/38 To 54 Sq. |
10 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit Formed 1 May 1942 at Dumfries by re-designating 10 Air Observers School. Disbanded 11 June 1945 at Dumfries to become 10 Air Navigation School. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K8046 | 07/07/42 From 5 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit. | 27/10/43 To 61 OTU. | ||
K8049 | 21/06/42 From 29 Group Communication Flight. | 29/07/43 To Marshalls. 23/08/43 SOC. |
12 Group Pool Formed 15 September 1939 at Aston Down. Disbanded 6 March 1940 at Aston Down to become 5 OTU. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K7943 | From 65 Sq. 06/04/39 To 8 MU. 31/10/39 To 20 MU. 11/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
06/03/40 To 5 OTU | ||
K7944 | From 65 Sq. 25/04/39 To 8 MU. 20/10/39 To 20 MU. 11/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
06/03/40 To 5 OTU | ||
K7945 | From 65 Sq. 31/03/39 To 8 MU. 30/10/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
06/03/40 To 5 OTU | ||
K7950 | From 65 Sq. 06/04/39 To 8 MU. 19/11/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
19/11/39 Engine caught fire after take-off, stalled on approach and dived into the ground at Little Rissington; Sgt. Kenneth Joseph Linton (RAF no. 740020) KIFA. | 17/01/40 SOC. | |
K7951 | From 65 Sq. 21/04/39 To 8 MU. 30/10/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
06/03/40 To 5 OTU | ||
K7970 | From 65 Sq. 31/03/39 To 8 MU. 06/11/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
06/03/40 To 5 OTU | ||
K7984 | From 615 Sq. 30/11/39 At HQP Kenley. 12/01/40 To 12 Group Pool. |
07/03/40 Overshot landing and hit fence at Aston Down. | 14/03/40 To Marshalls. 18/07/40 5 MU. 10/02/41 52 MU. 14/03/41 To Royal Hellenic Air Force. |
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K8001 | From 65 Sq. 06/04/39 To 8 MU. 31/10/39 To 24 MU. 11/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
06/03/40 To 5 OTU | ||
K8015 | From 65 Sq. 31/03/39 To 8 MU. 19/11/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
04/03/40 To 5 OTU | ||
K8016 | From 65 Sq. 31/03/39 To 8 MU. 29/10/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
15/01/40 Hit pile of stones on take-off and lost wheel. Tipped up on landing, Aston Down. | 15/01/40 To Marshalls. 13/11/40 24 MU. 03/05/41 12 MU. 17/05/41 To the Mediterranean. 01/03/44 To Royal Egyptian Air Force. |
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K8052 | From 3 FTS. 21/10/38 To 1 ASU. 31/01/39 To 5 MU. 22/10/39 To 12 Group Pool. |
06/03/40 To 5 OTU |
13 Group Communication Flight Formed 1 August 1939 at Woolsington. Disbanded 20 May 1946 at Dalcross. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K8026 | From 615 Sq. 05/05/40 To 6 MU. 30/07/40 To 13 Group Communication Flight. |
19/04/41 To Ouston Station Flight. 24/07/41 To Marshalls. 24/08/41 To 27 MU. 07/09/41 Returned to 13 Group Communication Flight. 24/09/41 Overshoot landing in bad visibility and hit trees at Woolsington. ROS. |
21/11/41 To 27 MU. 03/08/42 To 2 AACU. |
29 Group Communication Flight Formed 7 July 1942 at Dumfries. Disbanded 14 July 1945 at Dumfries. |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K8049 | From TFU. 30/03/42 To 5 MU. 01/04/42 To 6 MU. 20/06/42 To 29 Group Communication Flight. |
21/06/42 To 10 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit. |
Telecommunications Flying Unit (TFU) |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
K5200 | 27/10/41 From 24 Sq. | 27/02/42 To 6 MU. 06/04/42 To 2 AACU. |
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K7898 | From Gosport Station Flight. 04/05/41 To 6 MU. 16/10/41 To TFU. |
20/01/42 To Marshalls. 30/04/42 To 27 MU. 16/05/42 To Turnhouse Station Flight. |
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K8040 | From 72 Sq. 18/12/39 To Rotols. 26/09/41 To Aircraft Gun Mounting Establishment. 12/10/41 To TFU. |
28/02/42 To Marshalls. 14/04/42 To AFDU. |
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K8049 | From Christchurch Station Flight. | By 31/12/41 passed to TFU. | 30/03/42 To 5 MU. 01/04/42 To 6 MU. 20/06/42 To 29 Group Communication Flight. |
Royal Navy Air Station, Donibristle |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
N2266 | From Royal Navy Air Station, Worthy Down. | To Shetland Fighter Flight. | ||
N2296 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | |||
N2297 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | |||
N2299 | Delivered to 5 MU. 24/05/39 To Admiralty. 02/07/40 To Donibristle. |
12/39 – 13/01/41 At Donibristle SS. | 03/41 To 880 Sq. | |
N2300 | 30/01/39 Delivered to 6 MU. 12/39 To Admiralty and Donibristle SS. |
15/06/40 Loaned to 18 Sq. |
Royal Navy Air Station, Worthy Down |
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Serials | Code | Arrival | Note | Departure |
N2265 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | |||
N2266 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | To Royal Navy Air Station, Donibristle. | ||
N2267 | ||||
N2268 | To 804 Sq. | |||
N2269 | ||||
N2270 | ||||
N2271 | ||||
N2272 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | To 804 Sq. | ||
N2273 | ||||
N2274 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | To 804 Sq. | ||
N2275 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | To 804 Sq. | ||
N2276 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | To 804 Sq. | ||
N2277 | ||||
N2281 | 24/05/39 To Admiralty. | |||
N2301 | 30/01/39 Delivered to 5 MU. 09/04/40 To Admiralty and Worthy Down SS. |
12/04/40 To 759 Sq. |