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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 40 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[Jul 1928 | Jul 1929 | Jul 1930 | Jul 1931 | Jul 1932 | Jul 1933 | Jan 1934 | Jul 1934 | Jul 1935 | Jul 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942]
Personnel Movements: Apr - Jul 1931
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1931 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 40 Sqn |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Apr - Jul 1931
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Apr 1931 | Reformed at RAF Upper Heyford, equipped with Fairey Gordons |
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Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Gordon | RAF Upper Heyford | ADGB/Wessex Bombing Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1931 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Robert J H Holland | 14 Apr 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | John E L Drabble | 1 Apr 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Percy Hill | 1 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Henry V L'Amy | 20 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | George Calvert | 5 May 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Adam C Bailey | 1 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Vincent A Dawson | 1 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Edgar G Reed | 5 May 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Robert B Whittingham | 5 May 1931 | |
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Source - July 1931 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Gordon | RAF Upper Heyford | ADGB/Wessex Bombing Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1931 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Robert J H Holland | 14 Apr 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | John E L Drabble | 1 Apr 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Christopher C Edwards | 18 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Hugh P Wilson | 4 Feb 1932 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | Lionel F H Orr | 1 Oct 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Henry V L'Amy | 20 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Norman C M Styche | 23 Jun 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Ambrose Taylor | 8 Sep 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Owen P E Williams | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Plt Off | William H N Turner | 25 Jul 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Robert H Page | 25 Jul 1931 | |
| Plt Off | George W Montagu | 19 Dec 1931 | |
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Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Apr - Jul 1931
| Date | Notes |
| 8 Oct 1932 | Squadron moved from RAF Upper Heyford to RAF Abingdon |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Gordon | RAF Abingdon | ADGB/Wessex Bombing Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1931 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Robert J H Holland | 14 Apr 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian W Franklyn | 16 Feb 1933 | MC |
| Flt Lt | Eric C Delamain | 24 Aug 1932 | MC |
| Fg Off | Henry V L'Amy | 20 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Norman C M Styche | 23 Jun 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Clifford G Skinner | 20 May 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Richard G Shaw | 20 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Owen P E Williams | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Walter J Small | 18 May 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Richard G M Apthorp | 20 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur W Sweeney | 19 Dec 1932 | |
| Plt Off | George W Montagu | 19 Dec 1931 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles F Glenn | 1 Dec 1932 | |
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Source - July 1933 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Gordon | RAF Abingdon | ADGB/Central Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1931 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Robert J H Holland | 14 Apr 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian W Franklyn | 16 Feb 1933 | MC |
| Flt Lt | Eric C Delamain | 24 Aug 1932 | MC |
| Fg Off | Henry V L'Amy | 20 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | William C Pitts | 9 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Clifford G Skinner | 20 May 1933 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Richard G Shaw | 20 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Walter J Small | 18 May 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Richard G M Apthorp | 20 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Arthur W Sweeney | 19 Dec 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Hugh J F Le Good | 20 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | James O Carter | 16 Sep 1933 | |
| Plt Off | John C Evans | 16 Sep 1933 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles F Glenn | 1 Dec 1932 | |
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Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1931 | Relinquished command of No 40 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1934 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 40 Sqn |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Gordon | RAF Abingdon | ADGB/Central Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1934 | Officer Commanding; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Harry A G Comerford | 15 Mar 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian W Franklyn | 16 Feb 1933 | MC |
| Flt Lt | Eric C Delamain | 24 Aug 1932 | MC |
| Fg Off | Clifford G Skinner | 20 May 1933 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Walter J Small | 18 May 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Richard G M Apthorp | 20 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Hugh J F Le Good | 20 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | John C Evans | 16 Sep 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Gordon Thripp | 16 Dec 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey A Mills | 16 Dec 1933 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles F Glenn | 1 Dec 1932 | |
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Source - July 1934 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Gordon | RAF Abingdon | ADGB/Central Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Apr 1934 | Officer Commanding; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | 5 Feb 1935 | later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Cecil Guppy | 30 Nov 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | Augustus A Jones | 4 Oct 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Walter J Small | 18 May 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Hugh J F Le Good | 20 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Alexander Ross | 5 Mar 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Desmond E Cattell | 4 Mar 1935 | |
| Plt Off | John W Hathorn | 16 Feb 1935 | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Frederick C Root | 8 Apr 1931 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles F Glenn | 1 Dec 1932 | |
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Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Aug 1935 | Relinquished command of No 40 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Aug 1935 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 40 Sqn |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 23 Nov 1936 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Hawker Hart Specials |
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| 7 Jan 1936 | C' Flight was separated from the squadron to form the nucleus of No 104 Squadron, under the control of No 40 Squadron |
| 6 Mar 1936 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Hawker Hinds |
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| 26 Apr 1936 | Squadron proceeded to No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties for Annual Armament Training |
| 20 May 1936 | Squadron returned from No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties on completion of Annual Armament Training |
| 7 July 1936 | No 104 Squadron became an independent unit |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Abingdon | ADGB/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Aug 1935 | Officer Commanding, MBE; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | F H Shales | 17 Feb 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Basil V Robinson | 15 Aug 1935 | |
| Plt Off | John W Hathorn | 16 Feb 1935 | |
| Plt Off | John W Bayley | 27 Jul 1935 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles F Glenn | 1 Dec 1932 | |
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Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | F H Shales | 2 Nov 1936 | Posted to command No 218 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | A H H MacDonald | 18 Dec 1936 | Posted in as Supernumerary pending assuming command of the unit |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Jan 1937 | Relinquished command of the squadron | |
| Sqn Ldr | A H H MacDonald | 1 Jan 1937 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Flt Lt | Dudley G Lewis | 1 Jun 1937 | Arrived on posting and assumed command 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | D Addenbrooke | 1 Jun 1937 | Posted in to command 'B' Flight |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| 4 Oct 1936 | Composite Squadron (Nos 15 and 40 Sqns) proceeded to No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties for Armament Training |
| 20 Oct 1936 | Composite Squadron returned from No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties on completion of Armament Training |
| 12 April 1937 | 'B' Flight was separated from the squadron to form the nucleus of No 62 Squadron |
| 20 Apr 1937 | The Squadron Badge which was authorised by HM King George VI in February was presented by A/Cdre S W Smith |
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| 3 Jul 1937 | Squadron proceeded to No 1 ATC, RAF Catfoss to take part in the 'Centurion' trails |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Abingdon | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A H H MacDonald | 18 Dec 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | Dudley G Lewis | 1 Jun 1937 | OC, 'A' Flight; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | D Addenbrooke | 1 Jun 1937 | OC, 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | John W Hathorn | 16 Feb 1935 | |
| Plt Off | W G Moseby | 28 Jul 1936 | |
| Plt Off | L E Abel | 13 Jul 1936 | |
| Plt Off | L D Wilson | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | T N Partridge | 24 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | G W C Gleed | 1 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W W Macfarlane | 21 Feb 1937 | |
| APO | A G Griffin | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| APO | A E Thompson | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| APO | R H Batt | 22 May 1937 | |
| APO | D F Elliot | 22 May 1937 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles F Glenn | 1 Dec 1932 | |
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Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 7 Feb 1938 | Posted in as Supernumerary pending assuming command of the unit |
| Sqn Ldr | A H H MacDonald | 18 Dec 1936 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 21 Feb 1938 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Flt Lt | D Addenbrooke | 1 Jun 1938 | Transferred to No 185 Sqn on formation |
| Fg Off | A H Smythe | 1 Jun 1938 | Transferred to No 185 Sqn on formation |
| Plt Off | C Cakebread | 1 Jun 1938 | Transferred to No 185 Sqn on formation |
| Plt Off | R P Nelms | 1 Jun 1938 | Transferred to No 185 Sqn on formation |
| Plt Off | G G Avis | 1 Jun 1938 | Transferred to No 185 Sqn on formation |
| Plt Off | R Moseby | 6 Jun 1938 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 16 Aug 1937 | Squadron proceeded from No 1 ATC, RAF Catfoss to RAF Tangmere to continue in the 'Centurion' trails |
| 10 Sep 1937 | Squadron returned to RAF Abingdon from RAF Tangmere |
| 30 Apr 1938 | Squadron proceeded to No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh for Annual Armament Training |
| 1 Jun 1938 | Squadron returned from No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Armament Training |
| 1 Jun 1938 | 'B' Flight was separated from the squadron to form the nucleus of No 185 Squadron |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Abingdon | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 7 Feb 1938 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | L E Abel | 13 Jul 1936 | |
| Fg Off | W G Moseby | 28 Jul 1936 | |
| Plt Off | L D Wilson | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | G W C Gleed | 1 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W W Macfarlane | 21 Feb 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R H Batt | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R Moseby | 23 Oct 1937 | Killed on 6 Jun 1938 |
| Plt Off | R McL Burns | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| APO | A S Gilbert | 26 Mar 1938 | RAFO |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles F Glenn | 1 Dec 1932 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | L E Abel | 15 Sep 1938 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | W G Moseby | 15 Sep 1938 | Assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | W W Macfarlane | 27 Sep 1938 | Adjutant, died suddenly |
| Fg Off | G W C Gleed | 28 Sep 1938 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 21 Feb 1938 | Assumed command of the squadron |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 7 Jul 1938 | Squadron commenced re-equipment on receipt of 8 x Fairey Battles |
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| 15 Sep 1938 | A new 'B' Flight commenced formation |
| 19 Sep 1938 | A new 'B' Flight completed formation |
| 20 Sep 1938 | Squadron completed re-equipment with 16 x Fairey Battles |
| 31 Oct 1938 | Squadron receive another 5 x Battles bringing its strength up to 21 |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Battle I | RAF Abingdon | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 7 Feb 1938 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | W G Moseby | 28 Jul 1936 | OC, 'B' Flight & Navigation duties |
| Fg Off | L E Abel | 13 Jul 1936 | OC, 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | L D Wilson | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | G W C Gleed | 1 Apr 1937 | Adjutant |
| Plt Off | R H Batt | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R McL Burns | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C W Bromley | 15 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P J H Rowan | 9 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R H Jacoby | 21 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J E Edwards | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R L C Todd | 30 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | F R McAuliffe | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P F T Wakeford | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| APO | K Bell | 29 Oct 1938 |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 9 Jan 1939 | Composite Squadron proceeded to No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh for l Armament Training |
| 30 Jan 1939 | Composite Squadron returned from No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Armament Training |
| 6 Apr 1939 | Squadron proceeded to No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton for Annual Armament Training |
| 22 Apr 1939 | Composite Squadron returned from No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton on completion of Armament Training |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Battle I | RAF Abingdon | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 7 Feb 1938 | Officer Commanding, |
| Act Flt Lt | W G Moseby | 28 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Fg Off | L E Abel | 13 Jul 1936 | |
| Fg Off | L D Wilson | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | G W C Gleed | 1 Apr 1937 | |
| Fg Off | H L Smeddle | 15 Feb 1939 | |
| Plt Off | R H Batt | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R McL Burns | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C W Bromley | 15 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P J H Rowan | 9 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R H Jacoby | 21 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J E Edwards | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R L C Todd | 30 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | F R McAuliffe | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P F T Wakeford | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | I P Hinton | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | B I M Skidmore | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J C Stevenson | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | G D Hill | 28 Jan 1939 |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements Apr - May 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | E C Barlow | 24 Apr 1939 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 40 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 24 Apr 1939 | Relinquished command of No 40 Sqn |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Battle I | RAF Abingdon | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | E C Barlow | 24 Apr 1939 | Officer Commanding, |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 7 Feb 1938 | |
| Act Flt Lt | W G Moseby | 28 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Act Flt Lt | L E Abel | 13 Jul 1936 | |
| Fg Off | L D Wilson | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | G W C Gleed | 1 Apr 1937 | |
| Fg Off | H L Smeddle | 15 Feb 1939 | |
| Plt Off | R H Batt | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R McL Burns | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C W Bromley | 15 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P J H Rowan | 9 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R H Jacoby | 21 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J E Edwards | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R L C Todd | 30 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | F R McAuliffe | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P F T Wakeford | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | I P Hinton | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | B I M Skidmore | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J C Stevenson | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | G D Hill | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | K Bell | 21 Mar 1939 |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 9 Jan 1939 | Composite Squadron proceeded to No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh for l Armament Training |
| 30 Jan 1939 | Composite Squadron returned from No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Armament Training |
| 6 Apr 1939 | Squadron proceeded to No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton for Annual Armament Training |
| 22 Apr 1939 | Composite Squadron returned from No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton on completion of Armament Training |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Nominal Roll of Officer - 1 Jun 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | E C Barlow | 24 Apr 1939 | Officer Commanding, |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 7 Feb 1938 | |
| Act Flt Lt | W G Moseby | 28 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Act Flt Lt | L D Wilson | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | G W C Gleed | 1 Apr 1937 | |
| Fg Off | R H Batt | 22 May 1937 | |
| Fg Off | H L Smeddle | 15 Feb 1939 | |
| Plt Off | R McL Burns | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C W Bromley | 15 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R H Jacoby | 21 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P J H Rowan | 9 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | F R McAuliffe | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P F T Wakeford | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J E Edwards | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G D Hill | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J C Stevenson | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | I P Hinton | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | B I M Skidmore | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | K Bell | 21 Mar 1939 | |
| Plt Off | C G Miles |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Nominal Roll of Officer - 26 Aug 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | E C Barlow | 24 Apr 1939 | Officer Commanding, |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 7 Feb 1938 | |
| Act Flt Lt | W G Moseby | 28 Jul 1936 | Navigation duties |
| Act Flt Lt | L D Wilson | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | G W C Gleed | 1 Apr 1937 | |
| Fg Off | R H Batt | 22 May 1937 | |
| Fg Off | H L Smeddle | 15 Feb 1939 | |
| Plt Off | R McL Burns | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C W Bromley | 15 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R H Jacoby | 21 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P J H Rowan | 9 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | F R McAuliffe | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P F T Wakeford | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J E Edwards | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G D Hill | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J C Stevenson | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | I P Hinton | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | B I M Skidmore | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | K Bell | 21 Mar 1939 | |
| Plt Off | C G Miles | ||
| APO | J Ralph | ||
| APO | G C M Smith |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Personnel Movements Sep - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Act Flt Lt | W G Moseby | 2 Sep 1939 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Uxbridge after being rescued from the Channel |
| Plt Off | K Bell | 16 Sep 1939 | Arrived at Betheniville with rear party |
| Plt Off | P F T Wakeford | 16 Sep 1939 | Arrived at Betheniville with rear party |
| Plt Off | R McL Burns | 16 Sep 1939 | Arrived at Betheniville with rear party |
| Cpl | F J Challis | 22 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Temp Sgt wef 18 Sep 1939 |
| Cpl | M Dean | 23 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Temp Sgt wef 19 Sep 1939 |
| Plt Off | B LeB Musgrave | 17 Oct 1939 | Reported for duty as Adjutant |
| Sqn Ldr | E A Springall | 17 Dec 1939 | Posted in as OC, 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | G D Hill | 28 Dec 1939 | Proceeded on Gun Turret Course |
Nominal Roll and duties of Officers - 30 Sep 1939
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | E C Barlow | Officer Commanding, President Mess Committee |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 2nd in command, Officer i/c Sergeants' Mess |
| Flt Lt | L D Wilson | Officer Commanding 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | W G Moseby | |
| Flt Lt | G W C Gleed | Censor Duties |
| Fg Off | R McL Burns | 'A' Flight Armament Officer |
| Fg Off | H L Smeddle | Officer Commanding 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | R H Batt | 'B' Flight Armament Officer, Officer i/c Football |
| Plt Off | J C Stevenson | Squadron Navigation Officer |
| Plt Off | P J H Rowan | Censor Duties |
| Plt Off | R H Jacoby | Adjutant, Operations Record Book |
| Plt Off | P F T Wakeford | Squadron Signals Officer |
| Plt Off | G D Hill | Censor Duties |
| Plt Off | C W Bromley | 'A' Flight Parachute Officer |
| Plt Off | J E Edwards | Mess Secretary |
| Plt Off | F R McAuliffe | Censor Duties |
| Plt Off | K Bell | 'B' Flight Parachute Officer |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Sep - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Sep 1939 | Forward Air Party departed from RAF Abingdon for Betheniville by civil aircraft |
| 2 Sep 1939 | 1st Echelon, Main Party departed from RAF Abingdon for Betheniville by civil aircraft |
| 2 Sep 1939 | Squadron aircraft departed from RAF Abingdon for Betheniville |
| 3 Sep 1939 | 2nd Echelon, Main Party departed from RAF Abingdon for Betheniville |
| 3 Sep 1939 | Rear Party departed from RAF Abingdon for Betheniville |
| 4 Sep 1939 | Ground Party arrived at Betheniville by rail and sea |
| 16 Sep 1939 | Rear Party arrived at Betheniville |
| 24 Sep 1939 | Roundels were painted on underside of aircraft wings |
| 30 Nov 1939 | Advance Party departed Betheniville for RAF Wyton by civil aircraft |
| 1 Dec 1939 | Priority Party departed Betheniville for RAF Wyton by civil aircraft |
| 2 Dec 1939 | Air Party departed Betheniville for RAF Wyton |
| 2 Dec 1939 | 1st Echelon, Main Party departed Betheniville for RAF Wyton by civil aircraft |
| 3 Dec 1939 | Main and Rear Parties departed Betheniville for RAF Wyton |
| 3 Dec 1939 | 10 x Bristol Blenheim IVs were delivered for re-equipment |
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| 4 Dec 1939 | Squadron move completed |
| xx Dec 1939 | Squadron transferred from No 1 Group to No 2 Group |
| 6 Dec 1939 | Six more Blenheims were received |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Personnel Movements Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | W Edwards | 14 Feb 1940 | Posted in as Gunnery Leader |
| Plt Off | L Ewels | 29 Feb 1940 | Posted in as Gunnery Leader |
| Plt Off | W Rathbone | 29 Feb 1940 | Posted in for Armament duties |
| Plt Off | L G Jones | 1 Mar 1940 | Posted in for Photographic duties |
| Plt Off | S T Hall | 1 Mar 1940 | Posted in as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | G E B Scott | 1 Mar 1940 | Posted in for Medical duties |
| Plt Off | R A Salter | 1 Mar 1940 | Posted in for Equipment duties |
| Plt Off | N N Ezeckiel | 1 Mar 1940 | Attached for Flying duties |
| 150 Airmen | 1 Mar 1940 | Posted in prior to unit moving overseas | |
| Plt Off | W G Moore | 6 Mar 1940 | Attached for Meteorological duties |
| Plt Off | G R Mason | 6 Mar 1940 | Attached for Meteorological duties |
| On 18 Mar 1940 the squadron advised it was no longer to proceed overseas and was to be reduced to its original strength | |||
| Plt Off | W Rathbone | 1 Apr 1940 | Posted away on reduction of establishment |
| Fg Off | G E B Scott | 1 Apr 1940 | Posted away on reduction of establishment |
| Plt Off | W G Moore | 1 Apr 1940 | Posted away on reduction of establishment |
| Plt Off | G R Mason | 1 Apr 1940 | Posted away on reduction of establishment |
| Plt Off | S T Hall | 1 Apr 1940 | Posted away on reduction of establishment |
| Plt Off | Provis | 22 Apr 1940 | Posted in as Adjutant |
| Sqn Ldr | H C Parker | 28 Apr 1940 | To No 226 Sqn as OC |
| Act Flt Lt | G W C Gleed | 1 May 1940 | To be promoted to Act Sqn Ldr wef 20 May 1940 |
| Fg Off | R H Batt | 1 May 1940 | To be promoted to Act Flt Lt wef 20 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | R A Salter | 1 May 1940 | To No 7 MU |
| Fg Off | Light | 3 May 1940 | Posted in for Medical duties |
| WO | H Thompson | 6 May 1940 | Appointed to a Commission in the rank of Fg Off (Engineer Officer) |
| Fg Off | Allen | 7 May 1940 | Posted in for Codes & Cyphers duties |
| Fg Off | Hewitt | 7 May 1940 | Posted in for Codes & Cyphers duties |
| Fg Off | Head | 11 May 1940 | Posted in for Equipment duties |
| Wg Cdr | E C Barlow | 15 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E Clarke | 15 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| LAC | E A Millard | 15 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | J E Edwards | 15 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C T White | 15 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| LAC | S Johnson | 15 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | M Miller | 15 May 1940 | To No 75 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | J G Llewelyn | 20 May 1940 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Plt Off | L Ewels | 21 May 1940 | Wounded in leg and admitted to Littleport Hospital |
| Plt Off | Best | 22 May 1940 | Reported for flying duties |
| Plt Off | Engstrom | 22 May 1940 | Reported for flying duties |
| Wg Cdr | J G Llewelyn | 23 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | W G Edwards | 23 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R H Jacoby | 23 May 1940 | Missing |
| Sgt | P A M Burrell | 23 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P R Whittle | 23 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | H Thompson | 25 May 1940 | To RAF Wyton |
| Plt Off | Bowler | 27 May 1940 | Reported for flying duties |
| Plt Off | James | 27 May 1940 | Reported for flying duties |
| Fg Off | Wilkinson | 28 May 1940 | Reported for Engineering duties |
| Plt Off | Palmer | 28 May 1940 | Reported for Gunnery Leader duties |
| Wg Cdr | D H F Barnett | 3 Jun 1940 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | B Paddon | 6 Jun 1940 | Missing, reported as POW on 30 Jun 1940 |
| Sgt | Salvage | 6 Jun 1940 | Missing |
| Sgt | Foreman | 6 Jun 1940 | Missing |
| Sgt | Rice | 6 Jun 1940 | Missing |
| Sgt | Moffatt | 6 Jun 1940 | Missing |
| Sgt | Peters | 6 Jun 1940 | Missing |
| Plt Off | B B James | 6 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W Furby | 6 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J E Garcka | 6 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Baker | 6 Jun 1940 | Detained in hospital in France after making a forced landing |
| Plt Off | Engstrom | 6 Jun 1940 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Uxbridge after making a forced landing in France |
| Act Flt Lt | H L Smeddle | 6 Jun 1940 | To be promoted to Act Sqn Ldr |
| Fg Off | J C Stevenson | 6 Jun 1940 | To be promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | Head | 7 Jun 1940 | Attached to RAF Horsham St Faith |
| Plt Off | Evans | 7 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | Parker | 7 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | Lewis | 7 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | Goodman | 7 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | Paxton | 7 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Plt Off | Traill-Smith | 8 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | Fry | 8 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Sgt | D L Dorris | 12 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S W Johnson | 12 Jun 1940 | Missing, later dying from his injuries |
| Sgt | Bartlam | 12 Jun 1940 | Missing |
| Sqn Ldr | G W C Gleed | 14 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R W Burgh | 14 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A F W Sammells | 14 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Act Flt Lt | R H Batt | 6 Jun 1940 | To be promoted to Act Sqn Ldr |
| Fg Off | G D Hill | 6 Jun 1940 | To be promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | Head | 21 Jun 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Horsham St Faith |
| Sgt | J L Morton | 27 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A D Kelso | 27 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J C Winston | 27 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Colenso | 2 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Whitehead | 2 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Flt Lt | Bush | 4 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Flt Lt | Paine | 4 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Paxton | 4 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Billyeald | 4 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Patteson | 6 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty as an Air Gunner |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Batt | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P E Johnson | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A Spencer | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sqn Ldr | E A Springall | 15 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty as OC, 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | Winstone-Smith | 15 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Gray | 30 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Sgt | Higgins | 9 Aug 1940 | Appointed to a Commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Plt Off | Parker & crew | 15 Aug 1940 | Missing |
| Plt Off | Newton & crew | 15 Aug 1940 | Missing |
| Flt Lt | Hill | 17 Aug 1940 | Left for Egypt |
| Flt Lt | Bush | 17 Aug 1940 | Left for Egypt |
| Plt Off | Lewis | 17 Aug 1940 | Left for Egypt |
| Sqn Ldr | H L Smeddle | 21 Aug 1940 | Attached to RAF Bicester |
| Sqn Ldr | F G R Thomas | 21 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | G L Bayliss | 21 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Sqn Ldr | F G R Thomas | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | G L Bayliss | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G M Dickson | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C P Riley | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F H Newson | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J S Smith | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Wills | 26 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Spence | 26 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | W R Evans | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed on taking off for an operation |
| Sgt | F Little | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed on taking off for an operation |
| Sgt | J A Watt | 26 Aug 1940 | Killed on taking off for an operation |
| Sgt | A R Coburn | 2 Sep 1940 | Died from injuries sustained in landing accident |
| Flt Sgt | R B Broadhurst | 2 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A J Burns | 2 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A Marsden | 2 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sqn Ldr | Little | 2 Sep 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Higgins | 10 Sep 1940 | To RAF St Athan |
| Flt Lt | Paine & crew | 11 Sep 1940 | Departed for Thorney Island en-route to Egypt |
| Plt Off | Traill-Smith & crew | 11 Sep 1940 | Departed for Thorney Island en-route to Egypt |
| Plt Off | Goodman & crew | 11 Sep 1940 | Departed for Thorney Island en-route to Egypt |
| Plt Off | Greer | 11 Sep 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Flt Lt | E H Lynch-Bosse | 19 Sep 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Austin | 13 Oct 1940 | Reported for duty |
| AC2 | W J McDonald | 28 Oct 1940 | Killed in a propeller accident |
| Plt Off | Palmer | 29 Oct 1940 | Attached to No 75 Sqn for instruction on Wellingtons |
| Fg Off | Colenso | 31 Oct 1940 | To No 13 OTU |
| Fg Off | E J Redgrave | 2 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty and posted to 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | C B Best | 3 Nov 1940 | To RAF Cranwell for Instructors course |
| Plt Off | M W Hartford | 3 Nov 1940 | Posted in to instruct on Wellingtons |
| Plt Off | J L Sharp | 8 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty as Air Gunner and posted to 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | A W Ellis | 13 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty as 2nd Pilot and posted to 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | A B Baird | 13 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty as 2nd Pilot and posted to 'A' Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | E A Springall | 18 Nov 1940 | To RAF Honington |
| Plt Off | F A Bowler | 25 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty as a Pilot and posted to 'A' Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | R G C Arnold | 28 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty posted as OC, 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | B H Tweedale | 28 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty as a 2nd Pilot |
| Plt Off | C W Evans | 28 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty as an Observer |
| Plt Off | K Ross | 28 Nov 1940 | Reported for duty as a 2nd Pilot |
| Plt Off | B H Tweedale | 12 Dec 1940 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Ely following take off accident |
| Sgt | Smith | 12 Dec 1940 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Ely following take off accident |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Nov 1940 | Squadron transferred from No 2 Group to No 3 Group |
| 5 Nov 1940 | Squadron received its first three Vickers Wellington ICs (illustration below shows later marking as worn in Middle East) |
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| 6 Nov 1940 | Wellington IC, L7772, was received |
| 7 Nov 1940 | Wellington IC, T2701, was received |
| 9 Nov 1940 | Wellington IC, R1007, was received |
| 14 Nov 1940 | Wellington ICs, R1166, R1167 and R1168 were received |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Personnel Movements Jan - Dec 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | F Wallace | 1 Jan 1941 | Posted to No 93 Sqn |
| Plt Off | L T Marks | 1 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting and allocated to 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | H Heaton | 4 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting and allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | R G C Arnold | 16 Jan 1941 | Promoted to Wg Cdr and posted to No 9 Sqn to command |
| Flt Lt | E H Lynch-Blosse | 16 Jan 1941 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A E Jones | 17 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D R C Cannell | 17 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H F Lander | 17 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J H Lee | 17 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E G Robertson | 17 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E F Todd | 17 Jan 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R C Whiteley | 23 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | R Wilkinson | 23 Jan 1941 | Engineer Officer, posted to RAF Uxbridge for posting to the Gold Coast |
| Plt Off | Walls | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Steel | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | J Hutton | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting from SHQ RAF Wyton for duty as Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | L E Provis | 27 Jan 1941 | Adjutant, posted to SHQ RAF Wyton |
| Plt Off | J Hutton | 27 Jan 1941 | Assumed the duties of Adjutant and promoted to Fg Off, wef 20 Jan 1941 |
| Flt Lt | E H Lynch-Blosse | 28 Jan 1941 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr, wef 16 Jan 1941 |
| Fg Off | A W Ellis | 2 Feb 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | Crimmin | 2 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | R C Whiteley | 2 Feb 1941 | Engineer Officer, became supernumerary |
| Plt Off | F A Bowler | 11 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 11 OTU to train with his own crew |
| Sgt | D F Youldon | 11 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU as a 2nd pilot |
| Sgt | D W Gough & crew | 13 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Jenner & crew | 13 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | R C Whiteley | 14 Feb 1941 | Supernumerary Engineer Officer, posted to No 271 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Hartford & crew | 22 Feb 1941 | Posted to RAF Stradishall pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | Greer | 25 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 18 OTU for additional training |
| Plt Off | F A Bowler & crew | 25 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | L S Dunley | 25 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | J P L Branson | 25 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R W Finlayson RNZAF | 3 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 11 OTU to train with his own crew |
| Sgt | Murray | 3 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU as a 2nd pilot |
| Plt Off | Archer | 8 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 12 OTU |
| Sgt | Howarth | 8 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Baker | 8 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 18 OTU |
| Sgt | Hall | 8 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Samps | 8 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Moreton in Marsh |
| Sgt | Anderson & crew | 8 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Stradishall pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | Coe | 8 Mar 1941 | Returned from Astro-Navigation Course in Canada |
| Fg Off | Lawrence | 9 Mar 1941 | Medical Officer, attached to RAF Halton for Sanitation Course |
| Sqn Ldr | E H Lynch-Blosse | 12 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Fg Off | S H Palmer | 12 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | H Heaton | 12 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | D R Clay | 12 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | A Hammond | 12 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | H Caldicott | 12 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | D W Gough RNZAF | 12 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H Jones | 12 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W J Morgan | 12 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T H Rose RCAF | 12 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F Stones | 12 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T G Webb RNZAF | 12 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F T Luscombe & crew | 14 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU and allocated to 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | Sanders | 17 Mar 1941 | Attached to No 4 BAT Flight for 'Lorenz' Course |
| Plt Off | Steel | 17 Mar 1941 | Attached to No 4 BAT Flight for 'Lorenz' Course |
| Plt Off | Sharp | 17 Mar 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Patteson | 17 Mar 1941 | Appointed Gunnery Leader |
| Sgt | Johnson & crew | 17 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Stradishall pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | Leather & crew | 17 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Stradishall pending posting overseas |
| Fg Off | Sharp | 18 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 12 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Wood & crew | 19 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Wood | 19 Mar 1941 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | Patteson | 19 Mar 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | D F R Whyte & crew | 19 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 10 OTU for training |
| Plt Off | Trench & crew | 19 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 10 OTU for training |
| Flt Lt | A W Ellis | 23 Mar 1941 | Reported sick |
| Sgt | E M Mulligan | 23 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from 'Lorenz' Course in Canada |
| Plt Off | Sanders | 24 Mar 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 4 BAT Flight for 'Lorenz' Course |
| Plt Off | Steel | 24 Mar 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 4 BAT Flight for 'Lorenz' Course |
| Plt Off | A B Baird | 24 Mar 1941 | Attached to No 4 BAT Flight for 'Lorenz' Course |
| Plt Off | Heriot | 24 Mar 1941 | Security Officer, Bedford and Huntingdon, attached for special duty |
| Plt Off | Winstone-Smith | 24 Mar 1941 | Returned from the RAF Officers' Hospital, Torquay |
| Sgt | Morris | 24 Mar 1941 | Attached to No 4 BAT Flight for 'Lorenz' Course |
| Plt Off | Billyeald | 27 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Plt Off | Gill | 27 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | Winstone-Smith | 27 Mar 1941 | Posted to SHQ, RAF Marham |
| Plt Off | Ross & crew | 27 Mar 1941 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | Williams | 27 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | Adey & crew | 27 Mar 1941 | Transferred from 'A' Flight to 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Cross | 29 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | Shawyer | 29 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | Gibbons | 29 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Flt Lt | A W Ellis | 1 Apr 1941 | Departed on posting due to ill health |
| Fg Off | F A Bowler | 1 Apr 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | Sanders | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 7 Sqn |
| Sgt | Fletcher | 4 Apr 1941 | Attached to No 1 AAS, RAF Manby for Bombing Leaders Course |
| Sgt | T Gamble | 8 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | N Benfield | 8 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | L E E Bundock | 8 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J S Crane | 8 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J Sharkey | 8 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F Sherrat | 8 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Lt | F A Bowler | 11 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Flt Lt | L S Dunley RNZAF | 11 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Fg Off | J Hutton | 11 Apr 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 26 Jan 1941 |
| Plt Off | A B Trench | 11 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | J P L Branson | 11 Apr 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R F Payne | 11 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU |
| Plt Off | L J Moore | 11 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | E A Jewson | 11 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | E Spencer | 11 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | M S Soames | 11 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | G L Tompson | 11 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | E W Tyler | 11 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | N S Wilson | 11 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | P D Sargent | 12 Apr 1941 | Attached to No 11 OTU to train with his own crew |
| Sgt | Rees | 12 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU as a 2nd pilot |
| Plt Off | Surplice | 16 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting and allocated to 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | R F Payne | 16 Apr 1941 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | L J Moore | 16 Apr 1941 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | M S Soames | 16 Apr 1941 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G L Tompson | 16 Apr 1941 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | E W Tyler | 16 Apr 1941 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | N S Wilson | 16 Apr 1941 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | Canton & crew | 17 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Hesketh | 17 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting (Fg Off Canton' crew) but allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | J Griffin | 18 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | P D Sargent & crew | 19 Apr 1941 | Returned from attachment to No 11 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Little | 26 Apr 1941 | Posted to RAF Wellesbourne Mountford for instructional duties |
| Flt Lt | Vare | 28 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 4 BAT Flight, RAF Wyton |
| Fg Off | Spence | 28 Apr 1941 | Posted to RAF Wyton for for duty as Station Navigation Officer |
| Plt Off | Wills | 28 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 4 BAT Flight, RAF Wyton for instructional duties |
| Plt Off | Austin | 28 Apr 1941 | Assumed duties of Sqn Navigation Officer |
| Flt Lt | Vare | 30 Apr 1941 | Attached to No 11 OTU to train with his own crew |
| Sgt | Neesom | 1 May 1941 | Posted to No 22 OTU |
| Flt Lt | M E Redgrave | 5 May 1941 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | Canton | 5 May 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Sqn Ldr | Wood | 11 May 1941 | Posted back to the Ministry of Aircraft Production |
| Sgt | F T Luscombe | 11 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | E M Mulligan | 11 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J E Hodges | 11 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D Chappell | 11 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J A Harris | 11 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J C D Long RNZAF | 11 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R W Finlayson RNZAF | 12 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | P H Beckett | 12 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | J Shaw | 12 May 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Flt Sgt | H C Tuckwell | 12 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D Fletcher | 12 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J B Murray | 12 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | K B Martin | 12 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sqn Ldr | L J Stickley | 15 May 1941 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | Vare & crew | 15 May 1941 | Returned from attachment to No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | D F R Whyte, | 16 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | L J Kennard | 16 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W E Moore | 16 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | I J Adey | 16 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R Meech | 16 May 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F Addison | 16 May 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | Carter | 18 My 1941 | Posted to No 2 School of Air Navigation for instructional duties |
| Sgt | W Johnson | 20 May 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Field & crew | 25 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Easton & crew | 25 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Wall | 1 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Keenan | 2 Jun 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off and posted to Lichfield |
| Sgt | Bowers | 2 Jun 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off and posted to Moreton-in-the-Marsh |
| Flt Sgt | P D Sargent | 3 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | E A B Beadman | 3 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R W Body | 3 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | L D Doudherty RCAF | 3 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | A Hicks RCAF | 3 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | F C Pocock & crew | 4 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU and allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | Tracey | 7 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Davey | 7 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | D W Horrocks & crew | 8 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | K F Glock | 8 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | Robertson & crew | 9 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | W G Green | 9 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | M E Redgrave | 12 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | A F Potter RNZAF | 12 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | C Rofe | 12 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, but evaded |
| Sgt | P Rockingham | 12 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | R Alldrick RCAF | 12 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | J A S Abernethy | 12 Jun 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | R F Payne | 12 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | L J Moore | 12 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | M S Soames | 12 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G L Tompson | 12 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E W Tyler | 12 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | N S Wilson | 12 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Steel | 14 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU for instructional duties |
| Plt Off | Marks | 14 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU for instructional duties |
| Sgt | Gorman | 14 Jun 1941 | Posted to Moreton-in-the-Marsh for instructional duties |
| Sgt | Barrell | 14 Jun 1941 | Posted to Moreton-in-the-Marsh for instructional duties |
| Sgt | Chapman | 16 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Healey | 17 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 OTU and appointed Gunnery Leader |
| Sgt | B Kay | 19 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Canton & crew | 20 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU, pending posting overseas |
| Flt Lt | Vare & crew | 20 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU, pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | Gibson | 20 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A W Wilkinson | 21 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 Sqn |
| Flt Sgt | Duckworth | 21 Jun 1941 | Posted to Loughborough on appointment to a commission in the Technical Branch |
| Sgt | Wall | 21 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 15 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A B Baird RNZAF | 22 Jun 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | Ross | 22 Jun 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | Slater & crew | 23 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | Gabrial | 23 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Warmwell on completion of Gunnery Leaders' Course |
| Sgt | L A Watts | 24 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Brown | 24 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | R G Weighill & crew | 25 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | D W Horrocks | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | K F Glock | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | W G Green | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T Morris | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J S Clover | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | L C Page | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Taylor | 28 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 11 OTU, for instructional duties |
| Plt Off | A R Fitch | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | P B G Edwards & crew | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Flt Lt | A B Baird RNZAF | 30 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | J H Walls | 30 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | J N Lister | 30 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S E Bird | 30 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A S Rowan | 30 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | De Jong & crew | 30 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Fg Off | Patteson | 2 Jul 1941 | Gunnery Leader, posted to No 1 AAS, RAF Manby for Armament Officers' Course |
| Sgt | Rettie | 3 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | Ross | 3 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | Smith | 3 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 27 OTU |
| Wg Cdr | Denny | 4 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached for training on posting to RAF Horsham St Faith to command |
| Sgt | Jenner RNZAF | 4 Jul 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Plt Off | J E M Steeds RNZAF | 7 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A G Oliver | 7 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D M Evans | 7 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F C Pocock | 7 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A E Varnsverry | 7 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A Macaskill | 7 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | Slater | 7 Jul 1941 | Proceeded on leave prior to reporting to No 15 OTU to ferry an aircraft to the Middle East |
| Sgt | Rees | 7 Jul 1941 | Proceeded on leave prior to reporting to No 15 OTU to ferry an aircraft to the Middle East |
| Sgt | Masson | 7 Jul 1941 | Proceeded on leave prior to reporting to No 15 OTU to ferry an aircraft to the Middle East |
| Sgt | H Smith | 7 Jul 1941 | Proceeded on leave prior to reporting to No 15 OTU to ferry an aircraft to the Middle East |
| Sgt | Arsenault | 7 Jul 1941 | Proceeded on leave prior to reporting to No 15 OTU to ferry an aircraft to the Middle East |
| Sgt | Barrington | 7 Jul 1941 | Proceeded on leave prior to reporting to No 15 OTU to ferry an aircraft to the Middle East |
| Fg Off | G C Conran | 10 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | P B G Edwards | 10 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G E Davies | 10 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | B Kay | 10 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | S D Swindells | 10 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | J A Tracey | 10 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Wg Cdr | E J P Davy | 11 Jul 1941 | Relinquished command of No 40 Sqn on admission to RAF Hospital, Halton |
| Sqn Ldr | L J Stickley | 11 Jul 1941 | Assumed temporary command of No 40 Sqn |
| Sgt | Lancaster | 13 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 4 BAT Flight |
| Sgt | Byrne | 13 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 4 BAT Flight |
| Sgt | Crowther | 13 Jul 1941 | Attached to RAF Newmarket for short Gunnery Refresher Course |
| Sgt | Harris | 13 Jul 1941 | Attached to RAF Newmarket for short Gunnery Refresher Course |
| Sgt | Coleman | 13 Jul 1941 | Attached to RAF Newmarket for short Gunnery Refresher Course |
| Sgt | Ellis | 13 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU and allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | Healey | 16 Jul 1941 | Gunnery Leader, promoted to Fg Off, wef 24 Jun 1941 |
| Plt Off | Greer | 16 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 18 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | R G Weighill | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | A W Wilkinson | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R D Hesketh | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | D A Price | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | W E Gibb RCAF | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | V H Leng | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Wright | 17 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | Baker & crew | 17 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A W P Bird RNZAF | 17 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | J R Jamieson RCAF | 17 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | L J Harrison | 17 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | B Hassell | 17 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | B F T Johnson | 17 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | O I Platt RCAF | 17 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Fisher & crew | 18 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | Reynolds | 18 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Plt Off | Jenner | 19 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU for instructional duties |
| Sgt | Jordan | 19 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU for instructional duties |
| Sgt | Cole & crew | 19 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | Bebbington | 21 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting and allocated to 'A' Flight as Flight Gunnery Leader |
| Wg Cdr | E J P Davy | 22 Jul 1941 | Resumed command of No 40 Sqn on discharge from RAF Hospital, Halton |
| Sqn Ldr | L J Stickley | 22 Jul 1941 | Relinquished temporary command of No 40 Sqn |
| Sgt | Collins | 23 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sgt | M S Holliday RAAF | 24 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | M Evans RNZAF | 24 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | C S Beresford | 24 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H T Ellis | 24 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J Hoban | 24 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S G Kybird | 24 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F Lowrey | 24 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Broadbent | 25 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 12 OTU for instructional duties |
| Sgt | Whaley | 25 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 12 OTU for instructional duties |
| Sgt | Knight | 25 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | A C Martin | 29 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Stabler | 29 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU and allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | E Watson | 29 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU and allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | Ross | 31 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Fg Off | Lawrence | 1 Aug 1941 | Medical Officer, proceeded on embarkation leave pending posting overseas |
| Fg Off | Pooley | 1 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 Sqn for duty as Medical Officer |
| LAC | F Gilleard | 2 Aug 1941 | Died in hospital |
| Plt Off | Hutt & crew | 2 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Bredin & crew | 2 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Morris | 4 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Bagnall | 4 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Garvin & crew | 6 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Lancaster | 6 Aug 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Plt Off | Greer | 7 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Sgt | G A Welsh | 7 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Ebsworth | 10 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | J R Hiscock & crew | 11 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | Duncan | 12 Aug 1941 | Posted to A & AEE |
| Sgt | Ratcliff | 14 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | Carter | 14 Aug 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Plt Off | Carter | 19 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | Noble | 19 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Plt Off | Cowsill | 20 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 23 OTU |
| Wg Cdr | E J P Davy | 23 Aug 1941 | Relinquished command of No 40 Sqn on posting to the Air Ministry |
| Sqn Ldr | L J Stickley | 23 Aug 1941 | Assumed command of No 40 Sqn and promoted to Act Wg Cdr |
| LAC | S Ballance | 23 Aug 1941 | Killed in a road accident |
| Sqn Ldr | A C Martin | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | W Wright | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | T R Fyles | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R R Reynolds | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G Knight | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R J F Perras RCAF | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D F Youldon | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T Appleby | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W H Cole | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J D Duthrie | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W Fisher | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E C Shea | 26 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Jones | 27 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 27 OTU |
| Plt Off | J E King | 29 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A A Cormack | 29 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | B T Kearsley | 29 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J C Bredin RCAF | 29 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | A C T Barter | 29 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | T Arnold | 29 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sqn Ldr | T G Kirby-Green | 30 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G Watson | 1 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Davey | 1 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 3 Group Training Flight |
| Plt Off | Ryder | 2 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU (Sgt Lowney's crew) |
| Sgt | Lowney & crew | 2 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | J C Atkins & crew | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | A R Fitch | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T Robertson | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | Coe | 5 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Lamb | 9 Sep 1941 | Posted to RAF Castle Kennedy for Gunnery Leaders' Course |
| Fg Off | Barr | 12 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | Hutt | 12 Sep 1941 | Returned from hospital |
| Sgt | Easton & crew | 12 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 15 OTU pending posting to the Middle East |
| Sqn Ldr | J C Atkins | 12 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R M Ryder RAAF | 12 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | A E Hough | 12 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | R C Thompson | 12 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | B T Banner | 12 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | D F Darlow | 12 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | Tanton | 16 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 15 Sqn for duty as ACP |
| Plt Off | Reeves | 20 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn for duty as 'B' Flight Gunnery Leader |
| Plt Off | Baird & crew | 20 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Sloman & crew | 20 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Craigen | 28 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 27 OTU and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | Miller & crew | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Milton & crew | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Williams & crew | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | McMillan | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as ACP |
| Fg Off | Bourne | 5 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of the Defence Squadron |
| Plt Off | Draper | 5 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Sgt | Pattison | 6 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 5 Group as surplus to requirements |
| Sgt | Gibson | 6 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 5 Group as surplus to requirements |
| Sgt | Saunby | 6 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 5 Group as surplus to requirements |
| Sgt | Warren | 6 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 5 Group as surplus to requirements |
| Plt Off | Tanton | 7 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 3 Group Training Flight |
| Plt Off | I M V Field RNZAF | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | E J Sugg RAAF | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | T L Duxbury RCAF | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H R G Chapman | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P F Collis | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R A Dundon | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G F Bateman | 13 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | F Jenkins | 13 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H F Eyre | 13 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H R Legg | 13 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E R B Magrath | 13 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P A Milton | 13 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J R Hiscock | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | D A Scott RAAF | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J P B Canbrey | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | DB C Dumott | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A J Thomas | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J H White | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | G B Buse | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J Chapman (1055284) | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R H G Collins | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S C Hodge | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F E Ridler | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R C Tyrrell | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | K G Edis | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | I J McDonald | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | R M McIntyre RCAF | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | J E Weir RCAF | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R E Bates | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J E Hawkins | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Fisk & crew | 15 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Ison | 16 Aug 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Sgt | Thompson | 16 Aug 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Sqn Ldr | T G Kirby-Green | 17 Oct 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Fg Off | P C Campbell-Martin | 17 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | P L Hennigan | 17 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A H Harman | 17 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J A Jacques RCAF | 17 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J A Lamb | 17 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Lt | Robertson | 18 Oct 1941 | Posted to 21 OTU |
| Plt Off | Lancaster | 20 Oct 1941 | Posted to 22 OTU |
| Flt Lt | Steel & crew | xx Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Saunders & crew | xx Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Lowe & crew | xx Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Munro & crew | xx Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Paine & crew | xx Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Parker & crew | xx Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | J D Paine | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | E W Hewitt | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | C R Eastman | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | R Jackson | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | B W Nicholls | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | E W Sherwood | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | W D Stuart RNZAF | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Cpl | J B Robinson | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| LAC | R M Wade | 24 Oct 1941 | Failed to arrive in Malta on a ferry flight, later reported to be a POW |
| AC1 | W A Hodges | 24 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | Shilleto & crew | 25 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 75 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C G R Saunders RCAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Plt Off | A Lodge | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | J V Hale | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Flt Sgt | H Higginson | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Cpl | G I F Davies | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| LAC | C Robson | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | E J Beard | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | D Y N Crosby RCAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | A N Irving RCAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | H L Steadman RCAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed during a ferry flight to Malta |
| Sgt | Lowney | 30 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 218 Sqn |
| Sgt | Eddy | 30 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 9 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Pretty | 1 Nov 1941 | Assumed command of the Home Echelon/RAF Alconbury |
| Sgt | G D Colville | 2 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J T Ackroyd | 2 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T W Robson | 2 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H M Forth | 2 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | I R McCalman RAAF | 2 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E D Spry | 2 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Beachamp | 5 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting to the Home Echelon from RAF Wyton (ex non-effective, sick) |
| Sqn Ldr | Spence | 6 Nov 1941 | Attached from No 218 Sqn |
| Sgt | Griffith | 10 Nov 1941 | Arrived (Alconbury) on posting from No 218 Sqn |
| Sgt | Willingham | 10 Nov 1941 | Arrived (Alconbury) on posting from No 218 Sqn |
| Sgt | Randall | 10 Nov 1941 | Arrived (Alconbury) on posting from No 218 Sqn |
| Sgt | Grant | 10 Nov 1941 | Arrived (Alconbury) on posting from No 218 Sqn |
| Sgt | Fudge | 10 Nov 1941 | Arrived (Alconbury) on posting from No 218 Sqn |
| Sgt | Hardman | 10 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 40 Sqn, Malta from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Davis | 10 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 40 Sqn, Malta from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Ruggles | 10 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 40 Sqn, Malta from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Kirkwood | 10 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 40 Sqn, Malta from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Holloway | 10 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 40 Sqn, Malta from No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Johnson | 10 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 40 Sqn, Malta from No 15 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Spence | 11 Nov 1941 | Assumed command of the Home Echelon/RAF Alconbury |
| Sqn Ldr | A D Greer RNZAF | 12 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | J H S Bebington | 12 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C P Greenhill | 12 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J I Henderson RCAF | 12 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D Moorey RAAF | 12 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | F G S Fox RCAF | 12 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | Fair | 18 Nov 1941 | Proceeded to No 8 ACMB at Cardington |
| Sgt | Scullion | 20 Nov 1941 | Returned from 14 days sick leave |
| Flt Lt | Pooley | 21 Nov 1941 | Medical Officer, attached to RAF Tempsford |
| Sgt | T W Parker | 24 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | E I Cooper | 24 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Flt Sgt | M R Chabot RCAF | 24 Nov 1941 | Drowned |
| Sgt | D R Kelly | 24 Nov 1941 | Drowned |
| Sgt | G S Stephens | 24 Nov 1941 | Drowned |
| Sgt | H Whitaker | 24 Nov 1941 | Drowned |
| Sgt | W Shearsby | 24 Nov 1941 | Killed in a ground accident |
| AC1 | I T McCann | 24 Nov 1941 | Killed in a ground accident |
| Sqn Ldr | P G Heath | 26 Nov 1941 | Assumed command of the Home Echelon/RAF Alconbury |
| Plt Off | De Jong | 1 Dec 1941 | Discharged from RAF Hospital, Ely and proceeded on 14 days sick leave |
| Fg Off | Malley | 1 Dec 1941 | Recalled from leave and posted to No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Byrne | 1 Dec 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off (in Malta) |
| Sgt | MacLachlan | 1 Dec 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off (in Malta) |
| Fg Off | Dalton | 2 Dec 1941 | Attached to RAF Castle Kennedy (later moved to Chelveston) for Gunnery Leaders' Course |
| Sgt | R H Lowe RCAF | 2 Dec 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off, wef 15 Nov 1941 |
| Sgt | G P Fowler RCAF | 4 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Bourne |
| Plt Off | Dobson | 5 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Mildenhall for duty as Navigation Officer |
| Fg Off | D F Hutt | 6 Dec 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | I E Miller | 6 Dec 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | A J Pyle | 6 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | T J Arsenault RCAF | 6 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | L J Abbott RAAF | 6 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W H Poole | 6 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Ackland | 8 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Mildenhall |
| Sgt | Davies | 8 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Mildenhall |
| Sgt | Bedford | 11 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Dutton | 11 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 101 Sqn |
| Sgt | Ackland | 12 Dec 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Sgt | Fair | 13 Dec 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Sgt | Parker | 13 Dec 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Plt Off | McCormack | 15 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Waterbeach |
| Plt Off | Leavett | 15 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Waterbeach |
| Plt Off | Leavett | 16 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Chipping Warden |
| Sgt | Evans | 22 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | C N Hardman | 22 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F J Sunley | 29 Dec 1941 | Killed in an air raid |
| Sgt | Harris | 30 Dec 1941 | Posted to N o 7 Air Gunners' School |
| Sgt | Abercrombie | 31 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 115 Sqn |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Feb 1941 | Sqn HQ and 'A' Flight moved from RAF Wyton to RAF Alconbury |
| 1 Mar 1941 | Wellington, R1493 was collected from No 12 MU |
| 20 Apr 1941 | 2 x Wellington IIs collected from No 12 MU |
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| 23 Oct 1941 | 8 x aircraft departed RAF Alconbury for Malta via Gibraltar |
| 24 Oct 1941 | 7 x aircraft arrived in Malta (1 lost en-route) |
| 25 Oct 1941 | 8 x aircraft departed RAF Alconbury for RAF Hampstead Norris |
| 26 Oct 1941 | 3 x aircraft departed RAF Hampstead Norris for Malta (one crashed on take off) |
| 26 Oct 1941 | 3 x aircraft departed RAF Hampstead Norris for Malta (one crashed on take off) |
| 27 Oct 1941 | 2 x aircraft arrived in Malta |
| 29 Oct 1941 | 5 x aircraft departed RAF Hampstead Norris for Malta but had to remain at RAF Portreath |
| 30 Oct 1941 | 5 x aircraft departed RAF Portreath for Malta and arrived the same day |
| 31 Oct 1941 | All aircraft were operating from RAF Luqa in Malta whilst a Home Echelon remained at RAF Alconbury |
| xx Nov 1941 | Home Echelon recommenced training at RAF Alconbury |
| 27 Nov 1941 | 2 x aircraft (Home Echelon) carried out an operation against Ostend |
| 31 Dec 1941 | The Home Echelon reverted to a two-flight basis as No 40 Sqn whilst the Malta Echelon was redesignated as No 156 Sqn |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1942
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
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The squadron seems to have failed to maintain records between March and June 1942, the ORB resuming from 1 July 1942 |
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Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1942
| Date | Notes |
| 13 Feb 1942 | Squadron was disbanded in the UK by being redesignating as No 156 Sqn |
| 14 Feb 1942 | No 40 Sqn was reformed by redesignating No 156 Sqn in the Middle East |
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| The squadron seems to have failed to maintain records between March and June 1942, the ORB resuming from 1 July 1942 | |
Source - No 40 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/412)
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