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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 57 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[Jul 1932 | Jul 1933 | Jul 1934 | Jul 1935 | Jul 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939 | Jan-Dec 1940 | Jan-Dec 1941]
Personnel Movements Oct 1931 - Jul 1932
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 20 Oct 1931 | Assumed command of the squadron (arrived a few days earlier) | |
| Fg Off | S L Blunt | 20 Oct 1931 | Reported for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | S L Blunt | 27 Oct 1931 | Posted to No 18 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Frank M Denny | 30 Oct 1931 | Reported for duty as Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | 12 Nov 1931 | Reported for duty as Adjutant | |
| Fg Off |
R A Byrne |
28 Nov 1931 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off | Francis A J Pollock-Gore | 29 Nov 1931 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off | Herbert L Smith | 30 Nov 1931 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off | William B Thompson | 1 Dec 1931 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off |
R A Byrne |
7 Dec 1931 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Halton |
| Plt Off | Francis C Seavill | 29 Dec 1931 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Thomas A B Parselle | 19 Dec 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF College on appointment to Permanent Commission |
| Plt Off | Eric A Collyns | 19 Dec 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF College on appointment to Permanent Commission |
| Plt Off | Rupert H A Leigh | 19 Dec 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF College on appointment to Permanent Commission |
| Plt Off | The Hon George R Ward | 11 Feb 1932 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | The Hon Edward P Ward | 11 Feb 1932 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off | John G Glen | 20 Feb 1932 | Reported for duty |
| Flt Lt | Eric R C Hobson | 21 Feb 1932 | Reported for duty |
| Flt Lt | 4 Mar 1932 | Reported for duty | |
| Plt Off | Cedric H Mallinson | 8 Mar 1932 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Arthur W M Finny | 27 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Plt Off | Roger H Maw | 3 May 1932 | Reported for Air Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
Organisational Movements: Oct 1931 - Jul 1932
| Date | Notes |
| 20 Oct 1931 | Squadron reformed at Netheravon |
| 4 Nov 1931 | Four Hawker Harts were received from No 12 Sqn |
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Source - No 57
Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hart | RAF Netheravon (Inland Area) | ADGB/Wessex Bombing Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 20 Oct 1931 | Officer Commanding, MBE; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | 4 Mar 1932 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Eric R C Hobson | 21 Feb 1932 | |
| Flt Lt | Frank M Denny | 30 Oct 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert L Smith | 30 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Francis A J Pollock-Gore | 29 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | William BThompson | 1 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | 12 Nov 1931 | later AVM | |
| Fg Off | John G Glen | 20 Feb 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Francis C Seavill | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Cedric H Mallinson | 8 Mar 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur W M Finny | 27 Mar 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Roger H Maw | 3 May 1932 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Plt Off | Thomas A B Parselle | 19 Dec 1931 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | Eric A Collyns | 19 Dec 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Rupert H A Leigh | 19 Dec 1931 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | The Hon George R Ward | 11 Feb 1932 | |
| Plt Off | The Hon Edward P Ward | 11 Feb 1932 | |
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Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Sep 1932 - Jul 1933
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Rupert H A Leigh | 4 Sep 1932 | Posted to RAF Gosport for FAA Course |
| Plt Off | P A de G Tettenborn | 12 Sep 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 43 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Hubert F Boss-Walker | 19 Sep 1932 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | J W B Judge | 19 Sep 1932 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Eric A Collyns | 4 Oct 1932 | Posted to No 8 Sqn, Aden |
| Plt Off | Roger H Maw | 14 Oct 1932 | Posted to No 39 Sqn, India |
| Plt Off | The Hon George R Ward | 1 Jan 1933 | Posted to RAF Gosport for FAA Course |
| Plt Off | The Hon Edward P Ward | 1 Jan 1933 | Posted to RAF Gosport for FAA Course |
| Plt Off | J F H de Boulay | 16 Jan 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF College on appointment to Permanent Commission |
| Plt Off | Arthur W M Finny | 17 Jan 1933 | Posted to No 47 Sqn, Khartoum |
| Sgt Plt | Hall | 17 Jan 1933 | Posted to No 43 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Francis W Trott | 5 Jan 1933 | Reported for duty, Supernumerary pending assuming command |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Jan 1933 | Posted to HQ Middle East and relinquished command of the squadron | |
| Sqn Ldr | Francis W Trott | 19 Jan 1933 | Assumed command of the squadron |
Arrived on posting from this point until late 1936, the only personnel movements shown are the arrival and departure of Commanding Officers, although the recording of movements appears to have been haphazard after this.
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
Organisational Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Date | Notes |
| 18 Jul 1932 | Squadron proceeded to RAF North Coates Fitties for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 28 Aug 1932 | Squadron returned from RAF North Coates Fitties on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 5 Sep 1932 | Squadron moved from RAF Netheravon to RAF Upper Heyford |
Source - No 57
Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hart | RAF Upper Heyford | ADGB/Central Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Francis W Trott | 5 Jan 1933 | Officer Commanding, OBE, MC |
| Flt Lt | 4 Mar 1932 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Herbert N Hampton | 23 Feb 1933 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | Frank M Denny | 30 Oct 1931 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Herbert L Smith | 30 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Francis A J Pollock-Gore | 29 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | William B Thompson | 1 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | 12 Nov 1931 | later AVM | |
| Fg Off | John G Glen | 20 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Hubert F Boss-Walker | 17 Sep 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Ernest C Kidd | 10 Apr 1933 | AFM |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles Littleproud | 26 Feb 1932 | MBE |
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Source - July 1933 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hart | RAF Upper Heyford | ADGB/Central Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Francis W Trott | 5 Jan 1933 | Officer Commanding, OBE, MC |
| Flt Lt | 4 Mar 1932 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Herbert N Hampton | 23 Feb 1933 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | Frank M Denny | 30 Oct 1931 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Herbert L Smith | 30 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Francis A J Pollock-Gore | 29 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Dalrymple | 24 Aug 1933 | |
| Fg Off | William B Thompson | 1 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | John G Glen | 20 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Hubert F Boss-Walker | 17 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Norman D Crockart | 21Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Augustine S Q Robins | 21 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Philip C Lawrence | 28 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | George A M Pryde | 28 Aug 1933 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Charles Littleproud | 26 Feb 1932 | MBE |
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Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Command changes Jan 1934 - Jul 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 11 Feb 1934 | Reported for duty, Supernumerary pending assuming command | |
| Sqn Ldr | Francis W Trott | 26 Feb 1934 | Posted to No 2 ATC and relinquished command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | 26 Feb 1934 | Assumed command of the squadron |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hart | RAF Upper Heyford | ADGB/Central Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 11 Feb 1934 | Officer Commanding, DSC, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | 4 Mar 1932 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Herbert N Hampton | 23 Feb 1933 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | Frank M Denny | 30 Oct 1931 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Francis A J Pollock-Gore | 29 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Dalrymple | 24 Aug 1933 | |
| Fg Off | William B Thompson | 1 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Hubert F Boss-Walker | 17 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Norman D Crockart | 21Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Augustine S Q Robins | 21 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Philip C Lawrence | 28Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | George A M Pryde | 28 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur T D Barnes | 12 Feb 1934 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | Horace Barnes | 12 Jan 1934 | |
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Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Jul 1934 | Squadron proceeded to RAF North Coates Fitties for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 21 Jul 1934 | Squadron returned from RAF North Coates Fitties on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 30 Jul 1934 | Squadron proceeded to RAF North Coates Fitties for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 27 Aug 1934 | Squadron moved from RAF North Coates Fitties to RAF Ford to take part in 'HMS Centurion Trials' |
| 15 Sep 1934 | Squadron moved from RAF Ford to RAF Upper Heyford on completion of 'HMS Centurion Trials' |
Source - No 57
Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hart | RAF Upper Heyford | ADGB/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 11 Feb 1934 | Officer Commanding, DSC, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | 24 May 1935 | later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | John D Greaves | 1 Oct 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | Basil M Carey | 8 Dec 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Hubert F Boss-Walker | 17 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Norman D Crockart | 21Aug 1933 | |
| Fg Off | James G Macintyre | 2 Mar 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur T D Barnes | 12 Feb 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Robert G Yaxley | 28 Jul 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Ronald E Curry | 24 May 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Hugh L Dawson | 4 Mar 1935 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | James J Burton | 29 Mar 1935 | |
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Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Command changes Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Jul 1935 | Reported for duty, Supernumerary pending assuming command | |
| Sqn Ldr | 15 Jul 1935 | Posted to Air Ministry and relinquished command of the squadron | |
| Sqn Ldr | 15 Jul 1935 | Assumed command of the squadron |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 7 Jul 1935 | Squadron proceeded to No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 18 Aug 1935 | Squadron returned from No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 16 Mar 1936 | 'C' Flight became the nucleus of No 218 Squadron, equipped with Hawker Hinds, although the unit remained under the administrative and operational control of No 57 Squadron pending the formation of its own Squadron HQ. |
| 27 Mar 1936 | Squadron proceeded to No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 25 Apr 1936 | Squadron returned from No 2 ATC, RAF North Coates Fitties on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 1 May 1936 | Squadron re-equipped with Hawker Hinds |
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Source - No 57
Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Upper Heyford | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Jul 1935 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | K Lea-Cox | 15 Apr 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Hubert F Boss-Walker | 30 Aug 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Norman D Crockart | 21Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Peter Stevens | 14 Oct 1935 | |
| Plt Off | L A G S Lewer | 4 Mar 1936 | |
| Plt Off | R B Nuthall | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| APO | M W Hamlyn | 23 Apr 1936 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | James J Burton | 29 Mar 1935 | |
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Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Personnel movements Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | J A Roncoroni | 10 Aug 1936 | Reported for duty |
| Sqn Ldr | 28 Sep 1936 | Attached to the Air Ministry and relinquished command of the squadron | |
| Flt Lt | K Lea-Cox | 28 Sep 1936 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Flt Lt | K Lea-Cox | 14 Dec 1936 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | W L Payne | 14 Dec 1936 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Plt Off | W D Morford | 30 Nov 1936 | Attached to RAF Leuchars for FSR training |
| Plt Off | C D Milne | 19 Dec 1936 | Arrived on posting from RAF College on appointment to a Permanent Commission |
| Plt Off | Paul D Holder | 20 Dec 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS on appointment to a Permanent Commission (University Entrant) |
| Plt Off | R H Spencer | 20 Dec 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS on appointment to a Permanent Commission (University Entrant) |
| Plt Off | M W Hamlyn | 4 Jan 1937 | Posted to No 108 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J Culliford | 4 Jan 1937 | Posted to No 108 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Paul D Holder | 4 Jan 1937 | Posted to No 108 Sqn |
| Plt Off | F E Williams | 4 Jan 1937 | Posted to No 108 Sqn |
| Fg Off | C H D Wardrop | 28 Feb 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 603 Sqn and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | K Lea-Cox | 15 Mar 1937 | Posted to No 226 Sqn |
| Plt Off | R G Hurst | 15 Mar 1937 | Posted to No 226 Sqn |
| Plt Off | T M Hunt | 15 Mar 1937 | Posted to No 226 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A L Pitfield | 15 Mar 1937 | Posted to No 226 Sqn |
| Plt Off | N M Thomas | 15 Mar 1937 | Posted to No 226 Sqn |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| 15 Aug 1936 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Old Sarum for training in the role of Reconnaissance Squadron |
| 13 Sep 1936 | Squadron returned from RAF Old Sarum |
| 4 Jan 1937 |
An element of the Squadron became the nucleus of No 108 Squadron |
| 20 Feb 1957 | No 108 Sqn ceased to be under the administrative and operational control of No 57 Sqn and moved to South Farnborough. |
| 23 Feb 1937 | The Squadron Badge, which had been authorised by HM King Edward VIII was presented by A/Cdre S W Smith |
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| 15 Mar 1937 |
An element of No 57 Squadron became the nucleus of No 226 Squadron |
| 15 Apr 1937 | No 226 Sqn ceased to be under the administrative and operational control of No 57 Sqn and moved to RAF Harwell |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Upper Heyford | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | W L Payne | 14 Dec 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | C H D Wardrop | 28 Feb 1937 | |
| Fg Off | R H Spencer | 20 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | R B Nuthall | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | James N W Farmer | 28 Jun 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | G M Wyatt | 28 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | H M Hammond | 13 Jul 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J Foulsham | 31 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | C D Milne | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J A Roncoroni | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M P A Craig Mooney | 8 Apr 1937 | |
| APO | C T Norman | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| APO | M J Casey | 23 Apr 1937 | |
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Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel movements Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | M P A Craig Mooney | 23 Sep 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | C H D Wardrop | 6 Oct 1937 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | R B Nuthall | 16 Nov 1937 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| AC2 | W G Goodhand | 23 Jan 1938 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 20 Nov 1937 | Squadron proceeded to No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 18 Dec 1937 | Squadron returned from No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 25 Mar 1938 | The first Bristol Blenheim I for re-equipment of the squadron was collected from Filton |
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| 13 Apr 1938 | Squadron completed re-equipment with Blenheim Is |
| 19 May 1938 | Last Hind was flown away for disposal |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I | RAF Upper Heyford | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | W L Payne | 14 Dec 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | C H D Wardrop | 28 Feb 1937 | |
| Fg Off | G M Wyatt | 28 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J Foulsham | 31 Aug 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R B Nuthall | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | C D Milne | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J A Roncoroni | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | C T Norman | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J Casey | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H V Day | 12 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H G Graham-Hogg | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J S MacL Clarke | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | E F Nind | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | H R Bewley | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A D Morton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W W Adam | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| APO | Archibald C Stewart | 17 May 1938 | later A/Cdre |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 26 Sep 1938 | Peace time marking were removed and the code letters 'EQ' adopted |
| 28 Sep 1938 | Squadron was transferred from No 1 Group to No 2 Group |
| 8 Oct 1938 | Squadron was transferred from No 2 Group back to No 1 Group |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I | RAF Upper Heyford | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | W L Payne | 14 Dec 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | C H D Wardrop | 28 Feb 1937 | |
| Fg Off | G M Wyatt | 28 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J Foulsham | 31 Aug 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J A Roncoroni | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Fg Off | C D Milne | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | C T Norman | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J Casey | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H V Day | 12 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H G Graham-Hogg | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | E F Nind | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | H R Bewley | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A D Morton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W W Adam | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J G Fletcher | 10 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J R Grant | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | O C Hume | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R L Saunders | 28 Nov 1938 | |
| APO | Archibald C Stewart | 17 May 1938 | later A/Cdre |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 9 Jan 1939 | Squadron proceeded to No 6 ATC, RAF Warmwell for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 27 Jan 1939 | Squadron returned from No 6 ATC, RAF Warmwell on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I | RAF Upper Heyford | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | W L Payne | 14 Dec 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | G M Wyatt | 28 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J Foulsham | 31 Aug 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J A Roncoroni | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Fg Off | C D Milne | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | C T Norman | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J Casey | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H V Day | 12 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H G Graham-Hogg | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | E F Nind | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | H R Bewley | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A D Morton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W W Adam | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J R Grant | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | O C Hume | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R L Saunders | 28 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | Archibald C Stewart | 17 May 1938 | later A/Cdre |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | J G Davies | 13 Sep 1934 | |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I | RAF Upper Heyford | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | W L Payne | 14 Dec 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Act Flt Lt | J A Roncoroni | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Fg Off | G M Wyatt | 28 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J Foulsham | 31 Aug 1936 | |
| Fg Off | C D Milne | 19 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | C T Norman | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J Casey | 23 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H V Day | 12 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H G Graham-Hogg | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | E F Nind | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | H R Bewley | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A D Morton | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W W Adam | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J R Grant | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | O C Hume | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R L Saunders | 28 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | Archibald C Stewart | 17 May 1938 | later A/Cdre |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | J G Davies | 13 Sep 1934 | |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel movements Apr - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | K H V Day | 12 Apr 1939 | Posted to RAF Grantham |
| Plt Off | P W A Simpson | 18 May 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 50 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | S S Fielden | 5 Jun 1939 | Arrived on posting from RAF Old Sarum |
| Plt Off | P L Campbell-Rogers | 25 Jun 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS |
| APO | C H Keedwell | 5 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS |
| APO | R L B Carr | 5 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS |
| APO | F A Green | 5 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS |
| Plt Off | K H K Parvin | 14 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS |
| Sqn Ldr | W L Payne | 21 Aug 1939 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Wg Cdr | H M A Day | 21 Aug 1939 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Flt Lt | D S M McArthur | 25 Aug 1939 | Class 'E' Reservist reported for duty |
| Fg Off | W H G Hampshire | 25 Aug 1939 | Class 'E' Reservist reported for duty |
| Plt Off | F A Buckingham | 25 Aug 1939 | Class 'E' Reservist reported for duty |
| Wg Cdr | H M A Day | 13 Oct 1939 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| Sqn Ldr | A H Harland | 14 Oct 1939 | Assumed command of the squadron as Act Wg Cdr |
| Sgt | E B Hillier | 13 Oct 1939 | Killed in action |
| AC | Moller | 13 Oct 1939 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | M J Casey | 16 Oct 1939 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| Sgt | Fripp | 16 Oct 1939 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| AC | Nelson | 16 Oct 1939 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| Plt Off | A D Morton | 6 Nov 1939 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G Storr | 6 Nov 1939 | Killed in action |
| AC1 | F A Twinning | 6 Nov 1939 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Bewlay | 7 Nov 1939 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| Sgt | McIntyre | 7 Nov 1939 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| AC | Adderley | 7 Nov 1939 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| Plt Off | J N O Blackwood | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | Goldie | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | Herbert | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Plt Off | A Thomas | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as a Pilot |
| Sgt | P L Thomas | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Sgt | G F Couzens | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Sgt | Pope | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Sgt | Hudspeth | 16 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Sgt | Gilmore | 16 Nov 1939 | Missing, later reported as interned in Belgium |
| Sgt | Turnidge | 16 Nov 1939 | Missing, later reported as interned in Belgium |
| AC | Jervis | 16 Nov 1939 | Missing, later reported as interned in Belgium |
| Sgt | S J Farmer | 16 Nov 1939 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | F S Bowden | 16 Nov 1939 | Killed in action |
| LAC | I R W Partlow | 16 Nov 1939 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | O C Hume | 23 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Wg Cdr | R H Haworth-Booth | 1 Dec 1939 | Reported for duty as Supernumerary |
| Act Wg Cdr | A H Harland | 5 Dec 1939 | Relinquished command of the squadron and acting rank of Wg Cdr |
| Wg Cdr | R H Haworth-Booth | 5 Dec 1939 | Assumed command of the squadron |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
Organisational Movements: Apr - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| xx Aug 1939 | Squadron code letters were re-applied with 'DX' replaced the previous 'EQ' |
| 12 Sep 1939 | Advance Party departed RAF Upper Heyford for Southampton |
| 16 Sep 1939 | MT departed RAF Upper Heyford for Southampton |
| 22 Sep 1939 | Main Party departed RAF Upper Heyford for Southampton by rail from Bicester and sailed at 16:00 |
| 23 Sep 1939 | Main Party disembarked at Cherbourg |
| 24 Sep 1939 | Main Party arrived at Amy |
| 28 Sep 1939 | Part of MT arrived at Amy |
| 30 Sep 1939 | Rear Party arrived at Amy |
| 1 Oct 1939 | Remainder of MT arrived at Amy |
| 18 Oct 1939 | Squadron moved from Amy to Rosieres |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
Personnel movements Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Drimmie | 23 Jan 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | J N O Blackwood | 25 Jan 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D J Bendall | 25 Jan 1940 | Killed in action |
| AC2 | J R Hunter | 25 Jan 1940 | Killed in action |
| Wg Cdr | R H Haworth-Booth | 7 Feb 1940 | Relinquished command of the squadron on appointment as OC, No 70 Wing |
| Sqn Ldr | A H Harland | 7 Feb 1940 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Plt Off | Archibald C Stewart | 12 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Flt Lt | D S M McArthur | 13 Feb 1940 | Posted to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | F E Bamford | 13 Feb 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off | W G Hampshire | 25 Feb 1940 | Posted to HQ No 52 Wing |
| Wg Cdr | R H Haworth-Booth | 2 Mar 1940 | Reassumed command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | A H Harland | 2 Mar 1940 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Act Flt Lt | Wyatt | 6 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Wg Cdr | R H Haworth-Booth | 10 Mar 1940 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Halton with duodenal ulcer |
| Sqn Ldr | A H Harland | 10 Mar 1940 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | A H Harland | 11 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Act Wg Cdr (unpaid) |
| Flt Lt | J A Roncoroni | 11 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr (unpaid) |
| Fg Off | J Foulsham | 11 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt (unpaid) |
| Fg Off | W W Adam | 15 Mar 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | F J Mantle | 15 Mar 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Cpl | G E Catmore | 27 Mar 1940 | Died from injuries |
| Plt Off | Frame | 28 Mar 1940 | Adjutant, proceeded to RAF Loughborough for Disciplinary Course |
| Plt Off | A Thomas | 28 Mar 1940 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| The ORB for April was lost in the evacuation of France | |||
| Plt Off | A Thomas | 10 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P L Thomas | 10 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| LAC | L F Jordan | 10 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Drimmie | 12 May 1940 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| AC | Shuttleworth | 12 May 1940 | Missing, later reported as POW |
| Sgt | G F Couzens | 12 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| AC1 | O R Beaumont | 14 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R L Saunders | 22 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S F Simmons | 22 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| AC1 | G R Pirie | 22 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Hutchings | 24 May 1940 | Admitted to hospital with battle injury |
| Sgt | Logan | 25 May 1940 | Admitted to Shorncliffe Hospital with battle injury |
| Fg Off | R A Hopkinson | 5 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | L T Ryan | 5 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off | R A Hopkinson | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J G Andrew | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G A Miles | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F G Mills | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T J Jervis | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S J Newcombe | 9 Jul 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Spencer | 20 Jul 1940 | Admitted to hospital |
| Sgt | Wise | 25 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty as an Air Observer |
| Flt Sgt | Quirk | 30 Jul 1940 | Posted out |
| WO | J G Davies | 3 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty on being appointed to a Commission |
| Plt Off | Carter | 20 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty on being appointed to a Commission |
| Plt Off | Cochrane | 24 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Edwards | 24 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | A C Denison | 2 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R H Cowley | 2 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | F J L Nicholas | 2 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | G R Holyoke | 4 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | M M Gallewski | 4 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | D G Palmer | 4 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | T G Adams | 16 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | Leach | 16 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 107 Sqn in exchange for Sgt Griffiths |
| Sgt | Griffiths | 16 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 107 Sqn in exchange for Plt Off Leach |
| Plt Off | Falconer | 19 Oct 1940 | Attached as Defence Officer |
| Plt Off | Howe | 20 Oct 1940 | Resigned his commission |
| Plt Off | Grant | 2 Nov 1940 | Posted to RAF Cranwell |
| Plt Off | Whitlam | 8 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 107 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Edwards | 8 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 107 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Garnder | 9 Nov 1940 | Attached to RAF Feltwell for signals experience |
| Plt Off | Gow | 10 Nov 1940 | Attached from No 75 Sqn to instruct on Wellingtons |
| Plt Off | L T Ryan (& crew) | 11 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 105 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Taylor (& crew) | 11 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 105 Sqn |
| Sgt | Whitfield (& crew) | 11 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 105 Sqn |
| Sgt | Greenleaf (& observer) | 11 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 15 OTU |
| Sgt | Gilmore (& observer) | 11 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 15 OTU |
| Flt Sgt | Richardson | 12 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 13 OTU |
| Sgt | Park | 12 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 13 OTU |
| Sgt | Haines | 12 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 13 OTU |
| Plt Off | Cox | 21 Nov 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | Blackburn | 28 Nov 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | Hayter | 28 Nov 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Spencer | 28 Nov 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Ritchie | 28 Nov 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Child-Villiers | 28 Nov 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Spiller | 5 Dec 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Cochrane | 7 Dec 1940 | Attached to No 1 AAS, Manby for Bombing Leaders Course |
| Flt Lt | E F Nind | 10 Dec 1940 | Admitted to RAF Officers' Hospital, Torquay for Appendix operation |
| Plt Off | Carter | 14 Dec 1940 | Posted to Canada for Astro Navigation course |
| Plt Off | Redford | 14 Dec 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Plt Off | Cochrane | 21 Dec 1940 | Ceased to be attached to No 1 AAS, Manby for Bombing Leaders Course |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Mar 1940 | First two Blenheim IVs for the squadron were delivered from RAF Andover to Glisy |
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| 17 May 1940 | Squadron moved from Rosieres to Poix |
| 18 May 1940 | Squadron convoy moved from Poix to Crecy |
| 19 May 1940 | Remainder of squadron moved from Poix to Crecy |
| 20 May 1940 | Part of convoy arrived at Boulogne, embarked, crossed Channel, disembarked and proceeded to Tidworth |
| 21 May 1940 | Squadron departed Tidworth and proceeded to RAF Wyton |
| 27 May 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Wyton to RAF Gatwick |
| 10 Jun 1940 | Rail Party departed RAF Gatwick for RAF Wyton |
| 11 Jun 1940 | Air Party departed RAF Gatwick for RAF Wyton |
| 23 Jun 1940 | Rail Party departed RAF Wyton for RAF Lossiemouth |
| 24 Jun 1940 | Air Party departed RAF Wyton for RAF Lossiemouth |
| 12 Aug 1940 | Squadron commenced move from RAF Lossiemouth to satellite at Bog of Mayne |
| 13 Aug 1940 | Squadron completed move from RAF Lossiemouth to satellite at Bog of Mayne |
| 31 Oct 1940 | Advance Party departed Bog of Mayne for RAF Wyton |
| 1 Nov 1940 | Main Rail Party departed from Elgin for RAF Wyton |
| 1 Nov 1940 | Air Party departed Bog of Mayne for RAF Wyton |
| 2 Nov 1940 | Rear Party departed from Elgin for RAF Wyton |
| 12 Nov 1940 | Advance Party departed RAF Wyton for RAF Feltwell |
| 13 Nov 1940 | Squadron commenced ground training on Wellington IAs |
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| 14 Nov 1940 | Squadron commenced dual instruction on Wellington IAs |
| 18 Nov 1940 | Main Party departed RAF Wyton for RAF Feltwell |
| 20 Nov 1940 | Air Party departed RAF Wyton for RAF Feltwell |
| xx Nov 1940 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Wellington ICs |
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Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
Personnel movements Jan - Dec 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Smitz | 1 Jan 1941 | Reported for duty |
| Sqn Ldr | Rivett-Carnac | 15 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | Foulsham | 16 Jan 1941 | Posted to RAF Wyton as Sqn Ldr Ops |
| Sgt | Matthews | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting as part of a crew |
| Sgt | Greager | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting as part of a crew |
| Sgt | Jones | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting as part of a crew |
| Sgt | Everitt | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting as part of a crew |
| Sgt | Hudson | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting as part of a crew |
| Sgt | Ferris | 24 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting as part of a crew |
| Plt Off | Evans | 7 Feb 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Sqn Ldr | Roncoroni | 17 Feb 1941 | Posted to RAF Bramcote |
| Sqn Ldr | Rodney | 17 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Watson | 17 Feb 1941 | Returned from Gunnery Leasers' Course |
| Flt Lt | E F Nind | 20 Feb 1941 | Returned from hospital |
| Wg Cdr | S S Bertram | 21 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Cochrane | 22 Feb 1941 | Attached to RAF Manby for Specialist Armament Course |
| Wg Cdr | A H Garland | 24 Feb 1941 | Relinquished command of No 57 Sqn on posting to HQ Bomber Command |
| Wg Cdr | S S Bertram | 24 Feb 1941 | Assumed command of No 57 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Sheppard | 27 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 12 Sqn for Gunnery Leasers' Course |
| Sqn Ldr | Rivett-Carnac & crew | 4 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Stradishall for ferrying duties to the Middle East |
| Fg Off | Spencer | 4 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Stradishall for ferrying duties to the Middle East |
| Plt Off | Carter | 5 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from Astro Navigation course in Canada |
| Plt Off | Hutchings | 7 Mar 1941 | Posted to an OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Peters-Smith | 9 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Daley | 9 Mar 1941 | Departed on posting |
| Flt Lt | A L H Barber | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | N C MacIver | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | W W McMaster | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | J L Montague | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | W C Stone | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | S A Wilkins | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | J A Harvey | 13 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | A R Ward | 13 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | G G Patterson | 13 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | L Pattinson | 13 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | S T Starkins | 13 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | Gibberd | 13 Mar 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | Morledge | 14 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Blackburn & crew | 18 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Kemble for ferrying duties to the Middle East |
| Flt Lt | A L H Barber | 22 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | N C MacIver | 22 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | W W McMaster | 22 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J L Montague | 22 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W C Stone | 22 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S A Wilkins | 22 Mar 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Bridger & crew | 3 Apr 1941 | Posted to the Middle East |
| Fg Off | G W S Ritchie | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | C S Greager RNZAF | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | D L Jones RNZAF | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | R S Cairns | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | L J Ferris | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | J C F Everett | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | D Day | 9 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | D H Jameson | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | A G Sutherland RNZAF | 9 Apr 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | S Terry | 9 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | S Felman | 9 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J E Caddick | 9 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | M R Ross RAAF | 20 Apr 1941 | Attached to Blind Approach Course |
| Sgt | O'Neill | 20 Apr 1941 | Attached to Blind Approach Course |
| Fg Off | Evans | 24 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 15 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | E F Nind | 25 Apr 1941 | Admitted to hospital in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Plt Off | D W Allen | 25 Apr 1941 | Admitted to hospital in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Sgt | E S Hill | 25 Apr 1941 | Admitted to hospital in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Sgt | J J Hagen | 25 Apr 1941 | Admitted to hospital in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Sgt | Dywer | 25 Apr 1941 | Landed in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Sgt | Culver | 25 Apr 1941 | Landed in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Sqn Ldr | C F Rodney | 26 Apr 1941 | Interned in Spain following a forced landing during a ferry flight to Gibraltar |
| Flt Lt | E M Child-Villiers | 26 Apr 1941 | Interned in Spain following a forced landing during a ferry flight to Gibraltar |
| Sgt | C S Hunt | 26 Apr 1941 | Interned in Spain following a forced landing during a ferry flight to Gibraltar |
| Sgt | C H Burge | 26 Apr 1941 | Interned in Spain following a forced landing during a ferry flight to Gibraltar |
| Sgt | H E Herritey | 26 Apr 1941 | Interned in Spain following a forced landing during a ferry flight to Gibraltar |
| Sgt | N O Horrocks | 26 Apr 1941 | Interned in Spain following a forced landing during a ferry flight to Gibraltar |
| Plt Off | Andrews | 28 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Wyton for Engineer duties |
| Plt Off | Cox & crew | 28 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | Jennings | 28 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU (Plt Off Cox's crew) |
| Plt Off | Martin & crew | 29 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | Andrews | 29 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU (Plt Off Martin's crew) |
| Plt Off | P H Way | 7 May 1941 | Landed in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Flt Sgt | Cleaver | 7 May 1941 | Landed in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Flt Sgt | Andrews | 7 May 1941 | Landed in Gibraltar following a ditching during a ferry flight |
| Flt Sgt | R Hepple | 7 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | J Richards | 7 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | W J Griffiths | 7 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Wg Cdr | S S Bertram | 8 May 1941 | Relinquished command of No 57 Sqn on posting to HQ No 1 Group |
| Sqn Ldr | J M Southwell | 8 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 75 Sqn and assumed command of No 57 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | J M Southwell | 11 May 1941 | Promoted to Act Wg Cdr |
| Plt Off | Carter | 11 May 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Gardner | 14 May 1941 | Posted to RAF Lossiemouth |
| Cpl | J D Dodd | 14 May 1941 | Killed in a road accident |
| Flt Lt | E F Nind | 19 May 1941 | Returned from hospital in Gibraltar |
| Plt Off | P H Way | 22 May 1941 | Returned from Gibraltar via Mount Batten |
| Flt Sgt | Cleaver | 22 May 1941 | Returned from Gibraltar via Mount Batten |
| Flt Sgt | Andrews | 22 May 1941 | Returned from Gibraltar via Mount Batten |
| Flt Lt | E F Nind | 6 Jun 1941 | Returned from Gibraltar via Mount Batten |
| Plt Off | J Gilmour | 7 Jun 1941 | Arrived on commissioning for duty as Gunnery Leader |
| Sqn Ldr | Field | 18 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 214 Sqn |
| Act Fg Off | Carter | 19 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 22 OTU for instructional duties |
| Plt Off | Rivett | 20 Jun 1941 | Air Gunner, posted to No 2 ITW for pilots' course |
| Sgt | Hiil | 20 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 22 OTU for instructional duties |
| Act Sqn Ldr | Freeman | 22 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | Magee | 22 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as Navigation Officer |
| Sgt | H Ward | 25 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G L Bentley | 25 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A C Frost | 25 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T Jones | 25 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R Straughan | 25 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W R Sutherland | 25 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H H Cowin | 26 Jun 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the RAFVR |
| Sgt | M R Ross RAAF | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C D Asher | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J O'Donnell | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | W C Shepherd | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G H Tett RCAF | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | W F Towlson RCAF | 27 Jun 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R F L Tong | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | W J Hoskins | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | E D Evans | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | R S Sparkes | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | W Reay | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | J Poulton | 29 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | W R Sutherland RCAF | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | W G Vanexan RCAF | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | J M Milne RCAF | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | H W Hardie | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | J M Smith | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | H J Lawson | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | P Wilson | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | D G Price RNZAF | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | A W Evans | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | H E Robinson RCAF | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | C D Rose | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | G C Caesar | xx Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | M P Whitworth | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | F McNeill | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | F K Crossley | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | L T Lawson RCAF | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A C Turgeon RCAF | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | D E Soles RCAF | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | N J Lake | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | Johnson | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | R K Hutt | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | H M Elder | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | G W Richardson | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | W J Harwood RAAF | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | Owens RCAF | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | A J Ruttledge RCAF | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R C Roberts | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | W M Fraser | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | A Lees | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | K Sleeman | xx Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | W J H Hoskins | 4 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R S Sparkes | 4 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J C B Irwin | 4 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | E D Evans | 4 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | P H Reay | 4 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R B Turner | 7 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | S R Rishworth | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | S W Jackson | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | H W Hardie | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | W F Archer | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J M Smith | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | S D Lane | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G D Osborne RNZAF | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C P Blackburn | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G C Caesar | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A W Evans | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H E Robinson RCAF | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P Wilson | 16 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F L Green | 25 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R E Drake RCAF | 25 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H P Lynch | 25 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C D Lynch | 25 Jul 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | M D Hennessy | 25 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | L W Collins | 25 Jul 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | Livingstone | 1 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 1419 Flight |
| Fg Off | G R Watson | xx Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 2 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off | J Gilmour | xx Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 20 Jun 1941 |
| Sgt | A J Witherington | 3 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | M C Young | 3 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | R Durham | 3 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Gillespie | 3 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | A Frost | 3 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | M G Harris | 3 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | A S Cassells | 4 Aug 1941 | Died from wounds sustained in action |
| Plt Off | Holden | 4 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as Engineer Officer |
| Act Sqn Ldr | J Foulsham | 6 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from HQ No 3 Group |
| Sgt | B Cleaver | 6 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | M P Whitworth | 6 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | E Lloyd | 6 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | R Parish | 6 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | N C Davies | 6 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | D McCaig | 6 Aug 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Act Sqn Ldr | J Foulsham | 8 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 15 Sqn |
| Plt Off | W G Campbell | 12 Aug 1941 | Arrived on commissioning |
| Act Sqn Ldr | T O Freeman | 14 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 115 Sqn to command |
| Flt Lt | P H Way | 14 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr |
| Plt Off | C E Martin | 14 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Plt Off | J A Watson | 16 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | T H Donnelly RCAF | 16 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | H A North | 16 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | J V Hill | 16 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | R Postans RCAF | 16 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | G L Chapman RCAF | 16 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 27 OTU |
| Sgt | E R Backhouse | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A W Jefferies | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | T G McBride RCAF | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | T C Bartle | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | L C Bentley RCAF | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | F W Wade RCAF | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | J E Swift | 21 Aug 1941 | Arrived on appointment to a commission |
| Plt Off | F H Fitton | 22 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 20 OTU, RAF Lossiemouth |
| Flt Lt | E A Warfield | 25 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr |
| Act Fg Off | J W A Andrews | 25 Aug 1941 | Engineer Officer, posted to No 2 PDC pending posting to Port Sudan |
| WO | L W Percival | 25 Aug 1941 | Appointed to a commission for duty as Engineer Officer |
| Sqn Ldr | M V Peters-Smith | 27 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 311 Sqn |
| Act Wg Cdr | J M Southwell | 1 Sep 1941 | Promoted to Temp Wg Cdr |
| Plt Off | H L Magee | xx Sep 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off (WS), wef 30 Jun 1941 |
| Sgt | F B Edwards | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | D M Williams | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Finlay RNZAF | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | W D Pintches | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | G T Morgan RNZAF | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | J H Watson RCAF | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | L T Hutchison RAAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | L T Lawson RCAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | A C Turgeon RCAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | F McNeill | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | F K Crossley | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | D E Soles RCAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | K J Miller RAAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Plt Off | A R Tettenborn | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Cook RNZAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Flood RCAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | A E Charron RCAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | F H Miller | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Hudson RAAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | W E Hearle RAAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | J H Medhurst | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | C T Harbottle RCAF | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Hanlin | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | T Kelly | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | N J Lake | 7 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | J A Brooks | 7 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | B A Clark RNZAF | 7 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H M Elder | 7 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R K Hutt | 7 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G W Richardson | 7 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W C Hayman RNZAF | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | S E Pizzie | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | C D Clark RNZAF | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | L Jones | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | C A Sapcote | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A A Norman | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | W Holden | 9 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 149 Sqn |
| Sgt | Greenwood | 9 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | S H Dunn RCAF | 9 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Smith | 9 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | M G Hastings | 9 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | F R Humphreys RCAF | 9 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | G Maher | 9 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Flt Lt | H A Watts | 13 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | I H Collett | 13 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Flt Lt | H A Watts | 15 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 9 Sqn |
| Sgt | A J Witherington | 16 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | K W C Clark | 16 Sep 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | E H O'Neill | 19 Sep 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off, wef 16 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | J H Sherriff | 21 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | H E Hunter | 22 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | J W Elliott | 22 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Heald RNZAF | 22 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | S Barraclough | 22 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R F Aldous | 22 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Act Fg Off | C E Martin | 24 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | W L Jennings | 24 Aug 1941 | Attached to RAF West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | E C Cox | 25 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU, RAF Moreton-in-Marsh |
| Plt Off | J W Pelletier | 25 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Plt Off | F W Harries | 25 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | Vaughan-Baker | 25 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | E J Chippett | 25 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | J M Hudson | 25 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | A W Poyzer RAAF | 25 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Flt Lt | D W Donaldson | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 149 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J E Swift | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | N P Morse RNZAF | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Wilson RNZAF | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | R C Scarlett | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R S Andrews | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | J E Cox | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R D Meek | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | E H O'Neill | 27 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 13 BAT Flight |
| Sgt | A J Johnson RAAF | 27 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | E Jenkins RAAF | 27 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | Middleton | 27 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | F R Cook | 27 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A G Strickland | 27 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | H L Myers | 29 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | P F M Cooke | 29 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | W C Wood | 29 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | W H Byers RCAF | 29 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | L Rickard | 29 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | J W Paul | 29 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | R G Postans RCAF | 29 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G L Chapman RCAF | 29 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A H Greenwood | 29 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G Hudson | 29 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H A A North RAAF | 29 Sep 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G H Johnson | 30 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | W C Hayman RNZAF | 30 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | C D Clark | 30 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | L Jones | 30 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | C A Sapcote | 30 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | A A Norman | 30 Sep 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Wg Cdr | J M Southwell | xx Oct 1941 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr (WS), wef 8 Aug 1941 |
| Plt Off | L W Percival | xx Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 8 Aug 1941 |
| Plt Off | A R Tettenborn | xx Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 25 Sep 1941 |
| Plt Off | I H Collett | xx Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 25 Sep 1941 |
| Act Flt Lt | M H Frame | 8 Oct 1941 | Posted to RAF Tempsford |
| Plt Off | G A Chalk | 8 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Feltwell and promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Sgt | E R Backhouse | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | M E G Hastings | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | F R Humphreys RCAF | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D Macdonald RAAF | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G Maher | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | H T Smith | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | M C Young | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | T Kelly | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J G Hanlin | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | C T Harbottle RCAF | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W E Hearle RAAF | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J E Medhurst | 11 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | L Rickard RCAF | 12 Oct 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | A W Jeffries | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | H L Myers RCAF | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | W H S Byers | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | P F M Cooke | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W C Wood | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | D D S Low | 12 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Group Training Flight |
| Fg Off | A J Smith | 13 Oct 1941 | Posted to A & AEE |
| Sgt | Cruze | 13 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A McKillop | 13 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A S Barnes | 13 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | C E Evans | 13 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | J H D Howes | 13 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | W Hebden | 13 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | L T Dash | 14 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 149 Sqn |
| Sgt | D A Watson | 14 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 149 Sqn |
| Sgt | G K Evans | 14 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 149 Sqn |
| Sgt | T B Hogg | 14 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 149 Sqn |
| Sgt | K R Graham | 14 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 149 Sqn |
| Sgt | Gentleman | 14 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 149 Sqn |
| Plt Off | K J Miller RAAF | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E T Christie | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G W T Jackson | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D W Jennings | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | B S Jones | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | N J Lewery | 15 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D S Fisk RCAF | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 40 Sqn |
| Sgt | D R Richardson RCAF | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 40 Sqn |
| Sgt | E P Dowling | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 40 Sqn |
| Sgt | T V Cornes | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 40 Sqn |
| Sgt | W S Taylor | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 40 Sqn |
| Sgt | Handerson | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 40 Sqn |
| Plt Off | N E Waugh | 20 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 40 Sqn |
| Plt Off | O P Sanghi | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | E E Brown | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | J W Turner | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Sellers RCAF | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | L F Austin RCAF | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Brown | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R D Steer | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | M W Cullerne | 21 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Plt Off | J S Walters | 26 Oct 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Plt Off | F W Wade RCAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | I H Collett RNZAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | T C Bartle | 26 Oct 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | L C Bentley RCAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | D S Fisk RCAF | 26 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | H H Cowin | 27 Oct 1941 | Posted to HQ, No 25 Group |
| Plt Off | O P Sanghi | 27 Oct 1941 | Posted to HQ, No 214 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J A Watson RCAF | 27 Oct 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R E Knoblock RNZAF | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | J O Nevill RCAF | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | B A Miller RCAF | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | P Teatre RCAF | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | W H Barclay RCAF | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | N Windle | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | W J Paterson RNZAF | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | V S Moore RNZAF | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A V Grease | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | H A Payne | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A A Thomson | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | J L Ledsham | 31 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Flt Lt | C F Phipps | 1 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | J B Wright | 1 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | V W B Sternberg | 1 Nov 1941 | Posted to RAF Cosford on appointment to a commission |
| Fg Off | J C A L Colenbrander | xx Nov 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt (WS), wef 24 Sep 1941 |
| Plt Off (P) | W E Blench | xx Nov 1941 | Promoted to Plt Off (WS), wef 26 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off (WS) | W E Blench | xx Nov 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off (WS), wef 26 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | Bussell RCAF | 3 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | H W Lundy RCAF | 3 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R A Flood | 3 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | M B Steeves RCAF | 3 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | McGovern | 3 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R Thomas | 3 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | W R Maitland | 4 Nov 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off, wef 23 Oct 1941 |
| Sgt | H A Taylor | 4 Nov 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off, wef 23 Oct 1941 |
| Sgt | B J Lilley | 4 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sgt | E Ratcliffe | 4 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sgt | G Lakeman | 4 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sgt | G Lloyd | 4 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sgt | F Twyneham | 4 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Sgt | E Dickson | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | P L Gurd RCAF | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | E R Carter | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | J M McKenzie RCAF | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | S H Jackson | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | J R Stanton | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 23 OTU |
| Sgt | H E Lineham | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | W J Lovejoy | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | Vogan RNZAF | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | N J Naylor | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | R G Richards | 6 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 OTU |
| Sgt | S D C Gray | 7 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | E E Brown | 7 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | M W Cullerne | 7 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | E I L Greco | 7 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W F P Sellers RCAF | 7 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R F Whitton | 7 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | E E Brown | 8 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 1 RAF Depot as non-effective |
| Sgt | P G Teall | 8 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | R L Simmonds | 8 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | E Ewings | 8 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | L J Roe | 8 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | W J Phippen | 8 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Plt Off | S Carter | 8 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | A H T Cook RAAF | 8 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A McKillop | 8 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A A Thomson | 8 Nov 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A C Crease | 8 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | J H D Howes | 8 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sgt | J L Ledsham | 8 Nov 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Act Fg Off | G C Andrews | 9 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 2 SAN |
| Plt Off | J Gilmour | 11 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 20 Sep 1941 |
| Plt Off | J S Skinner | 11 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 12 OTU |
| Act Sqn Ldr | P H Way | 12 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 21 OTU |
| Sgt | M J Cronin RNZAF | 12 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | A Logan | 12 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | J S Palmer | 12 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | G Eltringham | 12 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | W Thorpe | 12 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Sgt | J K Sharp | 12 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 20 OTU |
| Plt Off | W R Maitland | 14 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 40 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | J Gilmour | 17 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 1 AOS |
| Plt Off | A Shaw | 17 Nov 1941 | Arrived on appointment to a commission |
| Act Fg Off | G A Chalk | 24 Nov 1941 | Posted to the Air Ministry |
| Act Sqn Ldr | E A Warfield | 1 Dec 1941 | Promoted to Temp Sqn Ldr |
| Flt Lt | D W Donaldson | xx Dec 1941 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr, wef 13 Nov 1941 |
| Plt Off | R C Scarlett | xx Dec 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 28 Oct 1941 |
| Plt Off | R H Carter | xx Dec 1941 | Arrived on appointment to a commission, wef 13 Nov 1941 |
| Plt Off | N H McLeod | xx Dec 1941 | Arrived on appointment to a commission in the RCAF |
| Act Flt Lt | C E Martin | 6 Dec 1941 | Posted to No 27 OTU |
| Plt Off | N P Morse | 8 Dec 1941 | Arrived on appointment to a commission in the RNZAF |
| Sgt | D A Watson | 11 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | S H Jackson | 11 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | R P Manwaring | 11 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | E R Carter | 11 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | P L Gurd RCAF | 11 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J M McKenzie RCAF | 11 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | W B H Eaton | 15 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from HQ No 3 Group for duty as Adjutant, wef 11 Dec 1941 |
| Plt Off | A Shaw | 17 Dec 1941 | Posted to No 115 Sqn |
| Plt Off | R F L Tong | 21 Dec 1941 | Posted to No 2 CFS |
| WO | T Purdy | 28 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | R C Scarlett RAAF | 28 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R F Aldous | 28 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | M J Cronin RNZAF | 28 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | W J Poulton | 28 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | S Barraclough | 28 Dec 1941 | Failed to return from an operation, later reported to be a POW |
| Sqn Ldr | E A Warfield | 29 Dec 1941 | Attached to Weybridge for Engine Handling Course |
| Plt Off | N P Morse | 29 Dec 1941 | Attached to Weybridge for Engine Handling Course |
| Sgt | Heald | 29 Dec 1941 | Attached to Weybridge for Engine Handling Course |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Date | Notes |
| Apr - May 1941 | Operational crews were employed on ferrying duties to the Middle East during this period |
| xx Jul 1941 | Squadron received some Wellington IIs |
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| xx Nov 1941 | Wellington IIs were disposed of |
Source - No 57 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/537)
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