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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 38 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[Jul 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939 | May-Dec 1939 | Jan-Dec 1940 | Jan-Dec 1941]
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Stanley M Park | 16 Sep 1935 | Assumed command of No 38 Sqn |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 16 Sep 1935 | Squadron reformed at Mildenhall from 'B' Flight of No 99 Squadron equipped with Heyford IIs. |
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| 27 Feb 1936 | Squadron completed its establishment of 10 Initial Equipment and 3 Immediate Reserve Heyford IIIs |
| 1 May 1936 | Control was transferred from HQ Western Area to HQ, No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| 11 Jun 1936 | A squadron HQ was formed |
| 22 Jun 1936 | The second flight ('B' Flight) was formed |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Handley Page Heyford III | RAF Mildenhall | ADGB/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Stanley M Park | 16 Sep 1935 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | 19 May 1936 | later ACM | |
| Fg Off | Arthur P Chamberlain | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert W Dean | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Fg Off | James H Love | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Archibald J Guthrie | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Benjamin H Boon | 4 May 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | M Nolan | 24 Jan 1936 | |
| Plt Off | W R Casley | 24 May 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J J Raine | 4 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | P H Bragg | 4 Mar 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M V Peters-Smith | 4 Mar 1936 | |
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| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO II | W Morgan | 29 Feb 1936 | |
Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Stanley M Park | 3 Mar 1937 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | W J M Akerman | 3 Mar 1937 | Assumed temporary command of the squadron |
| Wg Cdr | J Cottle | 18 May 1937 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | W J M Akerman | 18 May 1937 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Wg Cdr | J Cottle | 2 Jun 1937 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | W J M Akerman | 2 Jun 1937 | Assumed temporary command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | 15 Jun 1937 | Assumed temporary command of the squadron | |
| Sqn Ldr | W J M Akerman | 15 Jun 1937 | Relinquished command of the squadron on being transferred to No 115 Sqn |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 20 Nov 1936 | Squadron received its first Fairey Hendon for re-equipment |
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| xx Feb 1937 | The Squadron Badge was authorised by HM King George VI* |
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| 5 May 1937 | Squadron moved from RAF Mildenhall to RAF Marham |
| 15 Jun 1937 | Personnel of 'B' Flight, transferred to form No 115 Sqn |
| 9 Jul 1937 | Squadron received its final Hendon (14th) completing its re-equipment |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397), except*
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Hendon II | RAF Marham | Bomber Command/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 May 1936 | Officer Commanding; later ACM | |
| Fg Off | Arthur P Chamberlain | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert W Dean | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Fg Off | James H Love | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Archibald J Guthrie | 16 Sep 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Benjamin H Boon | 4 May 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | M Nolan | 24 Jan 1936 | |
| Plt Off | W R Casley | 24 May 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J J Raine | 4 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | P H Bragg | 4 Mar 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M V Peters-Smith | 4 Mar 1936 | |
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| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO II | W Morgan | 29 Feb 1936 | |
Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 5 Aug 1937 | Assumed command of the squadron | |
| Sqn Ldr | 5 Aug 1937 | Relinquished command of the squadron | |
| New 'B' Flight formed | 9 Aug 1937 | ||
| Sqn Ldr | 9 Aug 1937 | Posted in as OC, 'B' Flight | |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 9 Aug 1937 | A new 'B' Flight was formed |
| 27 Jun 1938 | Squadron proceeded to No 7 ATC, RAF Acklington for annual Armament Training |
| 16 Jul 1938 | Squadron returned from No 7 ATC, RAF Acklington on completion of annual Armament Training |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Hendon II | RAF Marham | Bomber Command/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 5 Aug 1937 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later AVM | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 May 1936 | later ACM | |
| Sqn Ldr | 9 Aug 1937 | AFC; later AM | |
| Fg Off | M Nolan | 24 Jan 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R D B MacFadden | 13 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Plt Off | L R Field | 7 Mar 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J P Hopkins | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | F B Harris | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A L G Hubbard | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H H Burnell | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I K P Cross | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B V Fanshawe | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A W G Stuart | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P H Buckley | 19 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D C Maybury | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I N Bonard | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P S Posted touchbourne | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | N Hawxby | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A T Rose-Price | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | I G O Fennton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 24 Nov 1938 | Squadron received its first Vickers Wellington I, L4230, on re-equipment with the type |
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| 12 Jan 1939 | The last Hendon was despatched for disposal |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Wellington I | RAF Marham | Bomber Command/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 5 Aug 1937 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later AVM | |
| Sqn Ldr | M W Buckby | 18 Nov 1938 | MBE, attached from RNZAF |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 May 1936 | later ACM | |
| Sqn Ldr | 9 Aug 1937 | AFC; later AM | |
| Fg Off | M Nolan | 24 Jan 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R D B MacFadden | 13 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Fg Off | L R Field | 7 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J P Hopkins | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | F B Harris | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A L G Hubbard | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H H Burnell | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I K P Cross | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B V Fanshawe | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A W G Stuart | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P H Buckley | 19 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D C Maybury | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I N Bonard | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | N Hawxby | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A T Rose-Price | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | I G O Fennton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | V A W Rosewarne | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| APO | D C Carleton | 29 Oct 1938 | RAFO |
| APO | T Kerr | 29 Oct 1938 | RAFO |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jan - Apr 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | 14 Jan 1939 | Relinquished command of the squadron | |
| Sqn Ldr | M W Buckby | 14 Jan 1939 | Assumed temporary command of the squadron |
| Wg Cdr | 9 Feb 1939 | Assumed command of the squadron on posting | |
| Sqn Ldr | M W Buckby | 9 Feb 1939 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 27 Feb 1939 | Detachment of four aircraft proceeded to No 7 ATC to train Air Gunners for No 3 Group |
| 18 Mar 1939 | Detachment returned from No 7 ATC, RAF Acklington |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Wellington I | RAF Marham | Bomber Command/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 9 Feb 1939 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 May 1936 | later ACM | |
| Sqn Ldr | 9 Aug 1937 | AFC; later AM | |
| Sqn Ldr | M W Buckby | 18 Nov 1938 | MBE, attached from RNZAF |
| Fg Off | M Nolan | 24 Jan 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R D B MacFadden | 13 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Fg Off | L R Field | 7 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J P Hopkins | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | F B Harris | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A L G Hubbard | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H H Burnell | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I K P Cross | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B V Fanshawe | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A W G Stuart | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P H Buckley | 19 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D C Maybury | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I N Bonard | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | N Hawxby | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A T Rose-Price | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | I G O Fennton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | V A W Rosewarne | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | C H Cronkshaw | 6 Nov 1938 | |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Wellington I | RAF Marham | Bomber Command/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 9 Feb 1939 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 May 1936 | later ACM | |
| Sqn Ldr | 9 Aug 1937 | AFC; later AM | |
| Sqn Ldr | M W Buckby | 18 Nov 1938 | MBE, attached from RNZAF |
| Fg Off | M Nolan | 24 Jan 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R D B MacFadden | 13 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Fg Off | L R Field | 7 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J P Hopkins | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | F B Harris | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A L G Hubbard | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H H Burnell | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I K P Cross | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B V Fanshawe | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A W G Stuart | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P H Buckley | 19 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D C Maybury | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | I N Bonard | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | N Hawxby | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A T Rose-Price | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | I G O Fennton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | V A W Rosewarne | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | C H Cronkshaw | 6 Nov 1938 | |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements May - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | M W Buckby | 1 Jun 1939 | Departed on posting to form and command New Zealand Sqn (No 75) |
| Sqn Ldr | 4 Sep 1939 | Posted to No 24 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | J P Selby | 16 Aug 1939 | Posted in as OC, 'B' Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | G N Amison | 20 Aug 1939 | Posted in as OC, 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | B V Fanshawe | 9 Sep 1939 | Attached to No 148 Sqn for flying training |
| Plt Off | F B Harris | 11 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Honington (Non-effective, sick) |
| Plt Off | B M Bell (RAFVR) | 22 Sep 1939 | Reported for duty and appointed Commandant of Satellite Aerodrome |
| Fg Off | M J Earle | 10 Oct 1939 | Posted in |
| Fg Off | D W Reacher | 10 Oct 1939 | Posted in |
| Plt Off | H Parkinson | 10 Oct 1939 | Posted in |
| Sgt | A Robertson | 10 Oct 1939 | Posted in |
| Sgt | I Smales | 10 Oct 1939 | Posted in |
| Sgt | F Lupton | 10 Oct 1939 | Posted in |
| Fg Off | F B Harris | 10 Oct 1939 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Fg Off | D C Maybury | 10 Oct 1939 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant and proceeded on sick leave |
| Sgt | R A Studd | 11 Oct 1939 | Posted in |
| Fg Off | D C Maybury | 16 Oct 1939 | Returned from sick leave |
| Fg Off | I K P Cross | 16 Oct 1939 | Attached to Boscombe Down for Air Gunnery Course |
| Fg Off | D C Maybury | 18 Oct 1939 | Attached to No 214 Sqn for flying training |
| Fg Off | G R Dias | 19 Oct 1939 | Air Observer attached from Bircham Newton |
| Fg Off | I K P Cross | 20 Oct 1939 | Returned from Air Gunnery Course at Boscombe Down |
| Sgt | E T Summers | 5 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | G H C Newman | 5 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC1 | J C Bailey | 5 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | W H Dye | 5 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | D George | 5 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | A Hardman | 5 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC1 | A C Watson | 5 Nov 1939 | Died from injuries sustained in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | D C Maybury | 1 Nov 1939 | Ceased to be attached to No 214 Sqn for flying training |
| Fg Off | D C Maybury | 2 Nov 1939 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Littleport for operation on a double rupture |
| Sqn Ldr | J P Selby | 7 Nov 1939 | On sick leave at home |
| Sqn Ldr | J P Selby | 13 Nov 1939 | Returned from sick leave at home |
| Fg Off | D W Reacher | 13 Nov 1939 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Littleport with dislocated shoulder |
| Fg Off | Field | 14 Oct 1939 | Posted to CGS, Warmwell |
| Plt Off | Bonard | 14 Oct 1939 | Posted to CGS, Warmwell |
| Plt Off | N Hawxby | 15 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off wef 15 Oct 1939 |
| Fg Off | I K P Cross | 15 Nov 1939 | Admitted to SSQ suffering from Influenza |
| Wg Cdr | 1 Dec 1939 | Relinquished command of the squadron | |
| Sqn Ldr | J E W Bowles | 1 Dec 1939 | Promoted to the rank of Act Wg Cdr and assumed command of the squadron |
| Flt Lt | P de C Festing Smith | 6 Dec 1939 | Reported on posting |
| Sgt | H Pooley | 12 Dec 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS as Navigation Instructor |
| Fg Off | Buckley | 30 Dec 1939 | Proceeded to St Athan for Navigation Course |
| Fg Off | Fenton | 30 Dec 1939 | Proceeded to St Athan for Navigation Course |
| Sgt | Sayers | 30 Dec 1939 | Proceeded to St Athan for Navigation Course |
| Plt Off | Parkinson | 31 Dec 1939 | Proceeded to St Athan for Navigation Course |
| Sgt | R A Studd | 31 Dec 1939 | Proceeded to St Athan for Navigation Course |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Organisational Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| xx Sep 1939 | The squadron code letters were changed from 'NH' to 'HD' |
| 15 Sep 1939 | The first Wellington IA, N2878 was received |
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| 23 Sep 1939 | Second Wellington IA received |
| 14 Oct 1939 | Wellington IA, N2906 was received |
| 16 Oct 1939 | Wellington I, L4242, was delivered to RAF Kemble for disposal |
| 16 Oct 1939 | Wellington IA, N2906 was transferred to No 37 Sqn |
| 18 Oct 1939 | Wellington I, L4234, was delivered to RAF Kemble for disposal |
| 18 Oct 1939 | Wellington IAs, N2907, N2908, N2909 and N2910, were received |
| 27 Oct 1939 | Wellington Is, L4236 and L4237, were delivered to RAF Kemble for disposal |
| 10 Nov 1939 | Wellington IAs, N2952, N2953 and N2954, were Collected from RAF Feltwell |
| 14 Nov 1939 | Wellington IA, N2951 was received |
| 18 Nov 1939 | Wellington IA, N2936 was received |
| 25 Nov 1939 | Wellington I, L4335, was delivered to RAF Kemble for disposal |
| 10 Dec 1939 | Wellington Is, L4219 and L4235, were delivered to RAF Kemble for disposal |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Personnel Movements Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | A W G Stuart | 5 Jan 1940 | Reposted from No 1 RAF Depot |
| Plt Off | A B Charles (AG) | 10 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | C P Edmunds (AG) | 10 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Wg Cdr | J E W Bowles | 16 Jan 1940 | Proceeded on leave but taken ill at home |
| Sqn Ldr | J P Selby | 16 Jan 1940 | Assumed temporary command of the squadron |
| Fg Off | D C Maybury | 16 Jan 1940 | Reposted from No 1 RAF Depot |
| Cpl | A H Draper | 19 Jan 1940 | Fitter/AG, appointed to commission as a Plt Off as an Air Gunner |
| Plt Off | C W Wiatt (RAFVR) | 22 Jan 1940 | Posted in as Adjutant |
| Plt Off | F B Harris | 22 Jan 1940 | Relinquished Adjutant duties and reverted to flying duties |
| Act Sgt | Scott | 22 Jan 1940 | Appointed to commission as a Plt Off as an Air Gunner wef 17 Jan 1940 |
| Plt Off | A B Charles (AG) | 22 Jan 1940 | Attached to New Zealand Sqn (No 75) |
| Plt Off | A B Charles (AG) | 22 Jan 1940 | Posted to New Zealand Sqn (No 75) |
| Sqn Ldr | J P Selby | 24 Jan 1940 | Proceeded on leave |
| Sqn Ldr | G N Amison | 24 Jan 1940 | Assumed temporary command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | G N Amison | 25 Jan 1940 | Reported sick |
| Flt Lt | W I Collett | 25 Jan 1940 | Assumed temporary command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | J P Selby | 30 Jan 1940 | Posted to No 1 RAF Depot (Non-effective, sick) on being admitted to RAF Hospital, Littleport |
| Sqn Ldr | G N Amison | 31 Jan 1940 | Resumed temporary command of the squadron |
| Flt Lt | W I Collett | 31 Jan 1940 | Relinquished temporary command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | H L J Hawkins | 1 Feb 1940 | Posted in as OC, 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | B M Bell (RAFVR) | 12 Feb 1940 | Posted to RAF Marham |
| Plt Off | A H Draper | 12 Feb 1940 | Posted to No 99 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A Roman | 12 Feb 1940 | Posted in as Air Gunner Instructor |
| Flt Lt | W I Collett | 13 Feb 1940 | Posted to No 149 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C A Kidd (AG) | 20 Feb 1940 | Posted in |
| Plt Off | N Hawxby | 21 Feb 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Flt Sgt | A Hill | 21 Feb 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | L C Cond | 21 Feb 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| LAC | A R Chapman | 21 Feb 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| LAC | T F Johnson | 21 Feb 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| LAC | F G Jones | 21 Feb 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Flt Lt | M Nolan | 11 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Fg Off | R D B MacFadden | 11 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Sqn Ldr | G N Amison | 11 Mar 1940 | Posted to RAF Marham |
| Sqn Ldr | M Nolan | 12 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Fg Off | D C Maybury | 12 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | G W Brundish | 12 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | F F Bestick | 12 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| LAC | M F Bedford | 12 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| AC2 | G Flynn | 12 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | G L Crosby | 14 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | A G W Mereweather | 14 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | C E W R Edmunds | 14 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sub-Lt | Franklin RN | 14 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | R H Wills | 14 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| AC2 | R M G Clark | 14 Apr 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Fg Off | R G Allen | 6 May 1940 | Arrived on posting wef 4 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | R Baines | 6 May 1940 | Arrived on posting wef 4 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | D C Pascal | 6 May 1940 | Arrived on posting wef 4 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | P J S Boggis | 6 May 1940 | Arrived on posting wef 4 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | Forsyth | 8 May 1940 | Arrived on posting wef 7 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | Beloe | 8 May 1940 | Arrived on posting wef 7 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | Brown | 8 May 1940 | Arrived on posting wef 7 May 1940 |
| Fg Off | C W Wiatt (RAFVR) | 8 May 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt wef 25 Apr 1940 |
| Plt Off | Foster | 15 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU |
| Fg Off | V A W Rosewarne | 30 May 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | R Baynes | 30 May 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | J Dolan | 30 May 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | J Knight | 30 May 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | D D G Spencer | 30 May 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| AC2 | J C Adams | 30 May 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | R T Sturgess | 30 May 1940 | Reported on arrival from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | A Roman | 1 Jun 1940 | Posted to HQ No 4 Group as Group Gunnery Officer |
| Plt Off | C A Kidd | 1 Jun 1940 | Assumed duties of Sqn Armament Officer |
| Plt Off | Forsyth | 1 Jun 1940 | Assumed duties of Sqn Parachute Officer |
| Plt Off | Robinson | 14 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Field | 14 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Walker | 14 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Cain | 14 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Smith | 14 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Hall | 14 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | L A Morris | 14 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | R J Baghurst | 14 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | J E A Foster | 14 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | W Stevens | 14 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | N Packer | 14 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | J D Foulser | 14 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | E W Plumb | 16 Jun 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | C W Wiatt (RAFVR) | 20 Jun 1940 | Posted to RAF Marham |
| Plt Off | C A Kidd | 21 Jun 1940 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Jeremy | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | White | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | MacDougall | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Berry | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Gorman | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Perkins | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Platts | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Blythe | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| LAC | Reay | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| AC2 | Arnold | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| AC2 | Cartlidge | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| AC2 | Daly | 23 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Lane | 3 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Rowe | 3 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Hawkes | 3 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Richardson | 3 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Somerville | 3 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Roberts | 3 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Posted todd | 3 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Plt Off | A G S Cousens | 4 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting |
| Plt Off | Grainger | 5 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in as Adjutant |
| Plt Off | Maclean | 11 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Allen | 12 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Preedy | 12 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Murray | 12 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Savage | 12 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Hollingworth | 12 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Lock | 12 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Clack | 13 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 1 RAF Depot on volunteering for overseas service |
| Plt Off | I White | 13 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 1 RAF Depot on volunteering for overseas service |
| Plt Off | Timmins | 17 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Plt Off | Dufton | 17 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Plt Off | Hancock | 17 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Plt Off | Archer | 17 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Monk | 17 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Austen | 17 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Plt Off | P A Leach | 18 Jul 1940 | Reported on posting in as Sqn Gunnery Leader |
| Plt Off | P A Leach | 21 Jul 1940 | Died from wounds sustained on operations |
| Flt Lt | Gill | 25 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Adams | 25 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Heanly | 25 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Winfield | 25 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Parr | 25 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Cope | 25 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Adams | 26 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Fg Off | I K P Cross | 27 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Fg Off | R D B MacFadden | 27 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Plt Off | Odaire | 27 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Fg Off | Buckley | 27 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sqn Ldr | H L J Hawkins | 27 Jul 1940 | Posted to RAF Driffield |
| Fg Off | M J Earle | 27 Jul 1940 | Posted to RAF Honington |
| Plt Off | Cowper | 31 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Clegg | 31 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Robertson | 31 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Mawby | 31 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Wilcock | 31 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Robson | 31 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Wg Cdr | J E W Bowles | 1 Aug 1940 | Relinquished command of the squadron on posting to Air Ministry |
| Wg Cdr | W P J Thompson | 1 Aug 1940 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Sgt | Swales | 12 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Giles | 12 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Francis | 12 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Coulson | 12 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Green | 12 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Hughes | 12 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Plant | 12 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Flt Lt | Hopkins | 12 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 214 Sqn Training Flight |
| Plt Off | Hall | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Sgt | Williams | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Sgt | O'Callaghan | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Sgt | Hughes | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Sgt | James | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Sgt | Farthing | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Sqn Ldr | Gosnall | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Plt Off | Stephens | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Plt Off | Draper | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Raddon | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Waring | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Secombe | 14 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sqn Ldr | Taylor | 15 Aug 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Green | 15 Aug 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | O'Regan | 15 Aug 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Holliday | 15 Aug 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Stephens | 15 Aug 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Allright | 15 Aug 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sqn Ldr | G N Amison | 15 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 311 Sqn |
| Sgt | Kay | 15 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Lovett | 15 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Collins | 15 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Lupton | 15 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Worthington | 15 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Roach | 15 Aug 1940 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | Peart | 24 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Stevens | 24 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Carpenter | 24 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Couch-Johns | 24 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Harworth | 24 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Booth | 24 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Fg Off | R G Allen | 11 Sep 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Plt Off | C T Dufton | 11 Sep 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | J W Johnstone | 11 Sep 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | E James | 11 Sep 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | C E Matthews | 11 Sep 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | F W Noakes | 11 Sep 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| Sgt | Dunton | 12 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Davis | 12 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Lawton | 12 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Woodhouse | 12 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Richards | 12 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Whelpton | 12 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Flt Lt | Hubbard | 18 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 214 Sqn Reserve Flight |
| Plt Off | Field | 18 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 214 Sqn Reserve Flight |
| Sgt | Parker | 18 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 214 Sqn Reserve Flight |
| Sgt | Skelton | 18 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Plt Off | Boggis | 18 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Stewart | 18 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Mansfield | 22 Sep 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Hardiman | 22 Sep 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Sgt | Adams | 22 Sep 1940 | Reported on posting in |
| Plt Off | Skinner (AG) | 23 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Oakington |
| Sgt | Tipple (Obs) | 23 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU, RAF Harwell |
| Sgt | Wilcox | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Wilkins | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Gordon | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Hall | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Godfrey | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Flockhart | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Lock | 25 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Lloyd | 25 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn |
| Sgt | Griffiths | 26 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn (Air Gunner) |
| Sgt | Poole | 26 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn (Air Gunner) |
| Sgt | Fuller | 26 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn (Air Gunner) |
| Sgt | Hornison | 26 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn (Air Gunner) |
| Sgt | Elson | 26 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn (Air Gunner) |
| Sgt | Barratt | 26 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU, RAF Bassingbourn (Air Gunner) |
| Plt Off | Loveridge | 28 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Pattle | 28 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Mclean | 28 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Moor | 28 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Canning | 28 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Winterbottom | 28 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Fg Off | D Maclean | 1 Oct 1940 | Failed to return from operations |
| The squadron did not keep a record for October 1940 as it was preparing for overseas | |||
| Sgt | Middleton | 8 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Holland | 8 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Leach | 8 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Goodey | 8 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Feeley | 8 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Sgt | Dawson | 8 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
| Plt Off | French | 11 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Scampton for Intelligence duties |
| Plt Off | Deane | 11 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Honington for Equipment duties |
| Fg Off | Morris | 11 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Uxbridge for Signals duties |
| Flt Lt | Oddy | 11 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from HQ Bomber Command for Codes and Cyphers duties |
| Fg Off | Cookson | 11 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from HQ Bomber Command for Medical duties |
| Flt Lt | Hubbard | 3 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn having previously served with No 38 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Field | 3 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn having previously served with No 38 Sqn |
| Sgt | King | 3 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn having previously served with No 38 Sqn |
| Sgt | Parker | 3 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn having previously served with No 38 Sqn |
| Sgt | McMahon | 3 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn having previously served with No 38 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Simson | 9 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from Abu Sueir |
| Plt Off | Lane | 9 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from Abu Sueir |
| Sgt | Whittaker | 9 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from Abu Sueir |
| Sgt | Payne | 9 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from Abu Sueir |
| Sgt | Yarrow | 9 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from Abu Sueir |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 12 Jan 1940 | Wellington Is, L4291 and L4218 were delivered to No 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove for disposal |
| 1 Mar 1940 | Wellington Is, L4307 was delivered to No 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove for disposal |
| xx Apr 1940 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Vickers Wellington ICs |
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| 12 Nov 1940 | Ground Party, departed by train from Downham Market |
| 13 Nov 1940 | Ground Party, embarked on HMT Franconia |
| 14 Nov 1940 | Sea Party, set sail on HMT Franconia to join convoy |
| 15 Nov 1940 | Sea Party, set sail on HMT Franconia in convoy |
| 21 Nov 1940 | Sea Party, arrived in Gibraltar |
| 22 Nov 1940 | 'B' Flight, left Marham for Malta at 11:00 |
| 23 Nov 1940 | 'B' Flight, landed in Malta at 08:30 |
| 23 Nov 1940 | 'A' Flight, left Marham for Malta at 23:00 |
| 24 Nov 1940 | 'A' Flight, landed in Malta at 08:30 |
| 24 Nov 1940 | 'B' Flight, flew from Malta to Ismailia |
| 25 Nov 1940 | 'B' Flight, flew from Malta to Ismailia, 3 aircraft landed at Heliopolis |
| 25 Nov 1940 | Sea party, transferred to HMS Southampton |
| 30 Nov 1940 | Sea Party, arrived in Alexandria, disembarked and moved to Fayid by train |
| 4 Dec 1940 | Five aircraft arrived from Ismailia |
| 7 Dec 1940 | Remaining aircraft arrived from Ismailia |
| 8 Dec 1940 | Advance Party, proceeded to LG-60 |
| 18 Dec 1940 | Squadron moved to RAF Shallufa |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/397)
Personnel Movements Jan - Dec 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | Parker | 5 Jan 1941 | Posted to Gold Coast |
| Sgt | W E Clegg | 7 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P F Wilcock | 7 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E J Dunton | 7 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | N W Mawby | 7 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T P Robson | 7 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Robotham | 5 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 70 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Wild | 7 Feb 1941 | Posted to HQ No 203 Group for Ferry Pool duties |
| Plt Off | A B Loveridge | 14 Feb 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | F J Leslie | 14 Feb 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A I G McLean | 14 Feb 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T M Moore | 14 Feb 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R L Pattle | 14 Feb 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W K Winterbottom | 14 Feb 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Slatter | 7 Mar 1941 | Arrived on Posting from Middle East Pool |
| Sgt | Houghton | 7 Mar 1941 | Arrived on Posting from Middle East Pool |
| Sgt | Milstead | 7 Mar 1941 | Arrived on Posting from Middle East Pool |
| Sgt | Prince | 7 Mar 1941 | Arrived on Posting from Middle East Pool |
| Sgt | Frost | 7 Mar 1941 | Arrived on Posting from Middle East Pool |
| Sgt | Nicholson | 7 Mar 1941 | Arrived on Posting from Middle East Pool |
| LAC | D A Barkham | 24 Mar 1941 | Killed in a ground accident |
| AC2 | C H Dawson | 8 Apr 1941 | Killed in a MT accident |
| Fg Off | H W S Adams | 13 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | A C Holburn | 13 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C A E Birtles | 13 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F G C Downes | 13 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J M Lowe | 13 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S Miara | 13 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G Cuhbert | 20 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | Price | 28 Apr 1941 | Posted away on completion of his tour |
| Flt Sgt | H C S Thomas | 2 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R J Keeper | 2 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | P J Condry | 2 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | R D R Schofield | 2 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | N F Dixon RNZAF | 5 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R S Blackwell | 5 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | L H Harrap | 5 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | D Rolfe | 5 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | H O Turner RNZAF | 5 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | B A Walker RNZAF | 5 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | H W E Lane | 7 May 1941 | Died from injuries |
| Sgt | G Leather | 30 May 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | Morley | 30 May 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | C H Martin | 30 May 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | J W Mullen | 30 May 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | D A Phillipson | 30 May 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Flt Lt | R W B Rainsford | 21 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Flt Sgt | H Lilley | 21 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G M Barclay | 21 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | C G E Newton | 21 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D A Connolly RNZAF | 21 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H Godfrey | 21 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | J P Wilkins | 13 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | A M S Dargie | 13 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | D Grocott | 13 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S M Cashman | 13 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F F Clowry RAAF | 13 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W Young | 13 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | D P F Mauchlen | 30 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | S J Wrinch | 30 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | T D G Shirley | 30 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J H Joy | 30 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | L G Spilsbury | 30 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | H J Philips | 30 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Wg Cdr | R J Gosnal | 22 Sep 1941 | Relinquished command of No 38 Sqn on posting to the UK |
| Sgt | R Secomb RAAF | 23 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | W F P Brown | 23 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | T H Toshack RCAF | 23 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P F Bold | 23 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W J Poole | 23 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J C Sheridan RCAF | 23 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | J D Hall | 13 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | D S Iles | 13 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | M W Schofield | 13 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | G L I Felber | 13 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | Robinson | 13 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | W A Weaver | 13 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Cpl | A J Regan | 14 Nov 1941 | Died in hospital |
| Flt Sgt | E Combes | 20 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | F H Lewis RAAF | 20 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | P Fenn | 20 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | HJ V Hamilton | 20 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | G H Hellyer | 20 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | NJ Sharpe | 20 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | R J Cooper DFC | 26 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | EP Eastman | 26 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | G J McKhool RCAF | 26 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | T McNeill | 26 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | L Peaker | 26 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | A D Wren | 26 Nov 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | I A W Guest | 21 Dec 1941 | Died in an accident |
| AC1 | D J Allin | 21 Dec 1941 | Died in an accident |
| Sgt | A C Thompson | 23 Dec 1941 | Died in an accident |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/398)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 9 Mar 1941 | Ground party departed RAF Shallufa for El-Gambut |
| 10 Mar 1941 | 2nd ground party departed RAF Shallufa for El-Gambut |
| 12 Mar 1941 | Detachment (4 x aircraft) departed RAF Shallufa for El-Gambut |
| 1 Apr 1941 | Remaining aircraft moved from RAF Shallufa to Gambut |
| 7 Apr 1941 | 1st convoy departed Gambut for Sidi Aziz |
| 8 Apr 1941 | Rear party departed Gambut for Sidi Aziz |
| 8 Apr 1941 | Squadron departed Sidi Aziz for Sollum |
| 8 Apr 1941 | Ground party party departed Sollum for Fuka Satellite |
| 9 Apr 1941 | Ground party departed Fuka Satellite for RAF Shallufa |
| 9 Apr 1941 | Air party departed Gambut for RAF Shallufa |
| 10 Apr 1941 | 10 x Aircraft departed RAF Shallufa for Eleusis, Greece |
| 12 Apr 1941 | Final ground element arrived at RAF Shallufa |
| 11 May 1941 | Ground party departed RAF Shallufa for advanced base at LG09 |
| 12 May 1941 | Ground party arrived at LG09 |
| 5 Aug 1941 | 9 x aircraft proceeded on detachment to Malta |
| xx Aug 1941 | Some Wellington IIs were received whilst on detachment in Malta |
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| 25 Oct 1941 | 5 x aircraft returned to RAF Shallufa from Malta |
| 26 Oct 1941 | 9 x aircraft returned to RAF Shallufa from Malta |
| 29 Oct 1941 | 4 x aircraft returned to RAF Shallufa from Malta |
Source - No 38 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/398)
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