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No 98 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[Jul 1934 | Jul 1935 | Jul 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939 | Jun-Aug 1939 | Sep-Dec 1939 | Jan-Jun 1940 | Jul-Dec 1940 | Jan-Dec 1941]
Personnel Movements Feb - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | J E M MacCallum | 17 Feb 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 15 Sqn on formation |
| Plt Off | C F Herrington | 17 Feb 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 15 Sqn on formation |
| Sgt | G E Lillywhite | 17 Feb 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 15 Sqn on formation |
| APO | Forbes | xx xxx 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| APO | Forbes | 14 Apr 1936 | Posted to Air Observer School |
| Plt Off | C F Herrington | 21 Apr 1936 | Transferred to Fleet Air Arm |
| APO | B J Sandeman | 11 May 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | G E Harrison | 4 Jun 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Blackmore | 4 Jun 1936 | Arrived on posting |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 17 Feb 1936 |
Reformed at Abingdon from 'C' Flight of No 15 Squadron, equipped with Hawker Hinds |
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Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Abingdon | ADGB/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | J E M MacCallum | 17 Feb 1936 | Officer Commanding |
| Plt Off | G E Harrison | 4 Jun 1936 | |
| APO | B J Sandeman | 1 May 1936 | |
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Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jun 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| APO | C D Beaumont | 28 Jun 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| APO | A W Lee | 28 Jun 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| APO | G K Buckingham | 13 Jul 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Gibbs | 1 Aug 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Winder | 5 Aug 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | Watkins | 5 Aug 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| APO | C D Beaumont | 6 Aug 1936 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | A W Lee | 6 Aug 1936 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | D J Bassett | 10 Aug 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 10 FTS |
| APO | B J Sandeman | 26 Aug 1936 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Flt Lt | J E M MacCallum | 9 Oct 1936 | Posted to RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong |
| Sgt | Moseley | 12 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A W Lee | 13 Sep 1936 | Attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Sqn Ldr | P J A Hume-Wright | 21 Sep 1936 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of the squadron |
| Plt Off | A W Lee | 19 Sep 1936 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Plt Off | C D Beaumont | 1 Oct 1936 | Posted to RAF Depot (Non-effective, sick) |
| Plt Off | B J Sandeman | 26 Oct 1936 | Assumed command of 'B' Flight (formed same date) |
| APO | G K Buckingham | 28 Oct 1936 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | D J Bassett | 25 Nov 1936 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Plt Off | B J Sandeman | 30 Nov 1936 | Posted to RAF Leuchars pending posting to FAA |
| Plt Off | Gibbs | 30 Nov 1936 | Posted to RAF Leuchars pending posting to FAA |
| APO | H F Plank | 25 Dec 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS |
| APO | J F Sutton | 25 Dec 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS |
| APO | E R D Vaughan | 25 Dec 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 10 FTS |
| APO | A C Leggate | 10 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 11 FTS |
| APO | J C Betts | 11 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS |
| Plt Off | G K Buckingham | 11 Jan 1937 | Attached to School of Air Navigation for Navigation Course |
| APO | J C Betts | 27 Jan 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | P H E Burke | 8 Feb 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 103 Sqn |
| APO | P H E Burke | 10 Feb 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Plt Off | A W Lee | 16 Feb 1937 | Posed to No 108 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J C Betts | 21 Feb 1937 | Attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Plt Off | J C Betts | 27 Feb 1937 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Plt Off | J C Betts | 11 Mar 1937 | Posted to No 11 Sqn, India |
| Plt Off | A C Leggate | 7 Mar 1937 | Attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| APO | J F Sutton | 9 Mar 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | H F Plank | 9 Mar 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Plt Off | A C Leggate | 13 Mar 1937 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Plt Off | G K Buckingham | 20 Mar 1937 | Ceased to be attached to School of Air Navigation for Navigation Course |
| APO | E R D Vaughan | 23 Mar 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | A C Leggate | 23 Mar 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | H F Plank | 19 Apr 1937 | Attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| APO | H F Plank | 25 Apr 1937 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Plt Off | G E Harrison | 14 Mar 1937 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| APO | M J B Young | 24 Apr 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS |
| Sqn Ldr | P J A Hume-Wright | 1 May 1937 | Non-effective, sick |
| Flt Lt | M L Cameron | 1 May 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 44 Sqn and assumed command of the squadron |
| APO | D B Harris | 22 May 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS |
| Flt Lt | M L Cameron | 1 Jun 1937 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Plt Off | P H E Burke | 5 Jun 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Cpl | S Metcalfe | 5 Jun 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J Mitchell | 5 Jun 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | G Murray | 5 Jun 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sqn Ldr | M L Cameron | 10 Jun 1937 | Posted to No 44 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | P J A Hume-Wright | 10 Jun 1937 | Resumed command of the squadron |
| Fg Off | F G Frow | 12 Jun 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 602 Sqn |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Aug 1936 | Squadron was transferred to the newly formed No 2 Group |
| 21 Aug 1936 | Squadron moved from RAF Abingdon to Hucknall |
| 21 Aug 1936 | Became independent of No 15 Sqn |
| 26 Oct 1936 | 'B' Flight was formed |
| 4 Mar 1937 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Northolt for Affiliation Exercises |
| 25 Mar 1937 | Squadron returned from RAF Northolt on completion of Affiliation Exercises |
| 13 May 1937 | Squadron proceeded to No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh for Annual Armament Training |
| 5 Jun 1937 | Squadron returned from No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Annual Armament Training |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Hucknall | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | P J A Hume-Wright | 21 Sep 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | G E Harrison | 4 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | F G Frow | 12 Jun 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G K Buckingham | 13 Jul 1936 | |
| Plt Off | D J Bassett | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | H F Plank | 25 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | E R D Vaughan | 25 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | A C Leggate | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J F Sutton | 25 Dec 1936 | |
| APO | M J B Young | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| APO | D B Harris | 22 May 1937 | |
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Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jun 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | P J A Hume-Wright | 14 Jun 1937 | Posted to HQ, No 12 Group |
| APO | B R Kerridge | 30 Jun 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 9 FTS |
| APO | M J B Young | 13 Jul 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | D B Harris | 13 Jul 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 5 Aug 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 10 FTS and assumed command of the squadron |
| Plt Off | H F Plank | 17 Aug 1937 | Attached to RAF Uxbridge for No 7 Gas Defence Course |
| APO | B R Kerridge | 24 Aug 1937 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Plt Off | H F Plank | 26 Aug 1937 | Attached to RAF Uxbridge for No 7 Gas Defence Course |
| Plt Off | J E Grindon | 31 Jul 1937 | Arrived on posting from RAF College on being granted a Permanent Commission |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 12 Sep 1937 | Attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Plt Off | D J Bassett | 23 Sep 1937 | Posted to No 24 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J F Sutton | 23 Sep 1937 | Posted to Electrical & Wireless School, Cranwell |
| Plt Off | E R D Vaughan | 17 Oct 1937 | Attached to Air Service Training Ltd, Hamble for Navigation Course |
| Plt Off | B R Kerridge | 17 Oct 1937 | Attached to Air Service Training Ltd, Hamble for Navigation Course |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 23 Oct 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| APO | S Le Rougetel | 29 Nov 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS |
| Plt Off | T Preston | 18 Dec 1937 | Arrived on posting from RAF College on being granted a Permanent Commission |
| Plt Off | G K Buckingham | 6 Jan 1938 | Posted to No 2 Air Armament School, North Coates |
| Plt Off | C J Donovan | 6 Jan 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 2 Air Armament School, North Coates |
| Flt Lt | F G Frow | 5 Feb 1938 | Attached to No 104 Sqn |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 24 Feb 1938 | Appointed Squadron Adjutant |
| Plt Off | E R D Vaughan | 24 Feb 1938 | Relinquished duties of Squadron Adjutant |
| APO | S Le Rougetel | 8 Mar 1938 | Returned to civil life |
| Fg Off | G E Harrison | 14 Mar 1938 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| APO | A K Holdsworth | 26 Mar 1938 | RAFO, Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 30 Mar 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 139 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | F G Frow | 9 Apr 1938 | Ceased to be attached to No 104 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C J Donovan | 12 Apr 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| APO | T Newton | 7 May 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS |
| APO | J G Day | 13 May 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 114 Sqn |
| APO | J G Day | xx xxx 1938 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off wef 10 May 1938 |
| APO | T Newton | 18 May 1938 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Fg Off | D Redington | 23 May 1938 | Attached from No 611 Sqn, AAF |
| Plt Off | D B Harris | 27 May 1938 | Attached to Air Service Training Ltd, Hamble for Navigation Course |
| APO | A K Holdsworth | 31 May 1938 | RAFO, returned to civil life |
| Act Flt Lt | G E Harrison | 3 Jun 1938 | Reverted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | D Redington | 3 Jun 1938 | Ceased to be attached from No 611 Sqn, AAF |
| APO | I J Davidson | 4 Jun 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 13 Jun 1938 | Attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
| Plt Off | J E Grindon | 13 Jun 1938 | Appointed Squadron Adjutant |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 13 Jun 1938 | Relinquished duties of Squadron Adjutant |
| Plt Off | E R D Vaughan | 13 Jun 1938 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 18 Jun 1938 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Manston for Parachute Course |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 30 Oct 1937 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Abingdon for Bombing Practice on Porton Ranges |
| xx Oct 1937 | The Squadron Badge was authorised by HM King George VI* |
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| 25 Mar 1937 | Squadron returned from RAF Abingdon on completion of Bombing Practice |
| 7 Feb 1938 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Abingdon for Bombing Practice on Porton Ranges |
| 19 Feb 1938 | Squadron returned from RAF Abingdon on completion of Bombing Practice |
| 1 Jun 1938 | Squadron commence re-equipment with Fairey Battles |
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| 19 Jun 1938 | Squadron completed re-equipment with Fairey Battles |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781), except*
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Battle I | RAF Hucknall | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 5 Aug 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | G E Harrison | 4 Jun 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | F G Frow | 12 Jun 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C J Donovan | 6 Jan 1938 | Navigation duties |
| Plt Off | E R D Vaughan | 25 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | A C Leggate | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J E Grindon | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D B Harris | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B R Kerridge | 30 Jun 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | T Preston | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 30 Mar 1938 | |
| APO | A K Holdsworth | 26 Mar 1938 | RAFO |
| Plt Off | T Newton | 7 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J G Day | 13 May 1938 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Act Flt Lt | G E Harrison | 1 Jul 1938 | Posted to Far East Command |
| Plt Off | J H Read | 19 Jul 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 104 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D B Harris | 12 Aug 1938 | Ceased to be attached to Air Service Training Ltd, Hamble for Navigation Course |
| Plt Off | G de L Harvie | 20 Aug 1938 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 21 Aug 1938 | Attached to Martin Navigation Ltd, Shoreham for Navigation Course |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 21 Aug 1938 | Attached to Martin Navigation Ltd, Shoreham for Navigation Course |
| Plt Off | J G Day | 30 Aug 1938 | Attached to No 1 RAF Depot, RAF Uxbridge for Gas Defence Course |
| Plt Off | J S Simpson | 6 Sep 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 1 RAF Depot |
| APO | I J Davidson | 21 Sep 1938 | Relinquished his SSC on account of ill-health |
| Flt Lt | F G Frow | 5 Oct 1938 | Posted to No 1 RAF Depot whilst undertaking Course in Chinese at University of London |
| Plt Off | A C Leggate | 6 Oct 1938 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 11 Nov 1938 | Ceased to be attached to Martin Navigation Ltd, Shoreham for Navigation Course |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 11 Nov 1938 | Ceased to be attached to Martin Navigation Ltd, Shoreham for Navigation Course |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 20 Nov 1938 | Attached to School of Air Navigation for Senior Officers' Short Navigation Course |
| Act Fg Off | A C Leggate | 23 Nov 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | G de L Harvie | 29 Nov 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off wef 25 Apr 1938 (seniority 21 Jan 1938) |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 9 Dec 1938 | Ceased to be attached to School of Air Navigation |
| Fg Off | E R D Vaughan | 23 Dec 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Nov 1938 | Establishment increased to 16 x IE and 5 x IR Battle aircraft |
| 11 Jan 1939 | Squadron proceeded to No 5 ATC, RAF Penrhos for Annual Armament Training |
| 27 Jan 1939 | Squadron returned from No 5 ATC, RAF Penrhos on completion of Annual Armament Training |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Battle I | RAF Hucknall | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 5 Aug 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | C J Donovan | 6 Jan 1938 | Navigation duties |
| Fg Off | G de L Harvie | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Fg Off | A C Leggate | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Act Fg Off | E R D Vaughan | 25 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J E Grindon | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D B Harris | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B R Kerridge | 30 Jun 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | T Preston | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 30 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | T Newton | 7 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J H Read | 19 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J S Simpson | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J G Day | 13 May 1938 |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jan - May 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | J R Taylor | 28 Jan 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| Plt Off | G W Thorougood | 28 Jan 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| Plt Off | T Newton | 30 Jan 1939 | Attached to School of Air Navigation |
| Plt Off | J E Grindon | 31 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | D B Harris | 13 Feb 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | A C Leggate | 2 Mar 1939 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | B R Kerridge | 24 Mar 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | T Newton | 11 Apr 1939 | Ceased to be attached to School of Air Navigation |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 18 Apr 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | C J Donovan | 24 Apr 1939 | Posted to the School of General Reconnaissance |
| Plt Off | J S Simpson | 24 Apr 1939 | Attached to School of Air Navigation |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Battle I | RAF Hucknall | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 5 Aug 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | C J Donovan | 6 Jan 1938 | Navigation duties |
| Fg Off | G de L Harvie | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Fg Off | A C Leggate | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E R D Vaughan | 25 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J E Grindon | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | D B Harris | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B R Kerridge | 30 Jun 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | T Preston | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 30 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | T Newton | 7 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J H Read | 19 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J S Simpson | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J R Taylor | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | G W Thorougood | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J G Day | 13 May 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | A E Foreman | 10 Nov 1938 | |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Fairey Battle I | RAF Hucknall | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 5 Aug 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | C J Donovan | 6 Jan 1938 | Navigation duties |
| Act Flt Lt? | G de L Harvie | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Act Flt Lt? | A C Leggate | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E R D Vaughan | 25 Dec 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J E Grindon | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | D B Harris | 22 May 1937 | |
| Fg Off | B R Kerridge | 30 Jun 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M J B Young | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | T Preston | 18 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 30 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | T Newton | 7 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J H Read | 19 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J S Simpson | 6 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J R Taylor | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | G W Thorougood | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J G Day | 13 May 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | A E Foreman | 10 Nov 1938 | |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements Jun - Aug 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | T Newton | 18 Jun 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | J S Simpson | 1 Jul 1939 | Ceased to be attached to School of Air Navigation |
| Fg Off | B R Kerridge | 17 Jul 1939 | Posted to No 226 Sqn |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 21 Jul 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| APO | I R M Ryall | 22 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 11 FTS |
| APO | S R Taunton | 22 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 11 FTS |
| APO | W R Williams | 22 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 11 FTS |
| APO | W P Crosse | 4 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| APO | P F McLaren | 4 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| APO | S A P Fischer | 4 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| APO | C H Elliott | 4 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| APO | D L Gould | 4 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| APO | L H Childe | 4 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from the School of Air Navigation |
| Sqn Ldr | F W Dixon-Wright | 4 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting as Supernumerary pending assuming command |
| Sqn Ldr | F W Dixon-Wright | 12 Aug 1939 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | R H Donkin | 17 Aug 1939 | Posted to HQ, No 43 Group |
| APO | W P Crosse | 22 Aug 1939 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | P F McLaren | 22 Aug 1939 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | S A P Fischer | 22 Aug 1939 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| APO | C H Elliott | 22 Aug 1939 | Confirmed in appointment and regraded Plt Off |
| Fg Off | J E Grindon | 24 Aug 1939 | Relinquished duties of Squadron Adjutant |
| Fg Off | M J B Young | 24 Aug 1939 | Appointed Squadron Adjutant |
| Act Sgt | E Marrows | 25 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | J B Callaghan | 25 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Sgt | V H Moseley | 26 Aug 1939 | Pilot, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Sgt | E E Hopkins | 26 Aug 1939 | Pilot, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Sgt | G H Ebert | 26 Aug 1939 | Pilot, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Sgt | H N Hoyle | 26 Aug 1939 | Pilot, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Sgt | G P McLoughlin | 26 Aug 1939 | Pilot, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Sgt | W A Dunn | 26 Aug 1939 | Pilot, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | A W Hadley | 26 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | W J Ordway | 26 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, attached to No 226 Sqn |
| Plt Off | B W Perryman | 28 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 1 RAF Depot |
| Act Sgt | E Marrows | 31 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 226 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | J B Callaghan | 31 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 226 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | F Davison | 31 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, attached to RAF Benson |
| Act Sgt | Bullock | 31 Aug 1939 | Air Observer, attached to RAF Benson |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: May - Sep 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 1 May 1939 | Establishment increased to 24 x IE and 8 x IR Battle aircraft |
| 2 Sep 1939 | Squadron was transferred from No 2 Group to No 6 Group |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Nominal Roll of Officers - 1 September 1939
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | F W Dixon-Wright | |
| Act Flt Lt | A C Leggate | |
| Act Flt Lt | G de L Harvie | |
| Fg Off | E R D Vaughan | |
| Fg Off | J E Grindon | |
| Fg Off | D B Harris | |
| Fg Off | M J B Young | |
| Plt Off | T Preston | |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | |
| Plt Off | J H Read | |
| Plt Off | R Taylor | |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | |
| Plt Off | J G Day | |
| Plt Off | T Newton | |
| Plt Off | G W Thorougood | |
| Plt Off | B W Perryman | |
| Plt Off | W P Crosse | |
| Plt Off | C H Elliott | |
| Plt Off | S A P Fischer | |
| Plt Off | P F McLaren | |
| APO | L H Childe | |
| APO | D L Gould | |
| APO | I R M Ryall | |
| APO | S R Taunton | |
| APO | W R Williams |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Personnel Movements Sep - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | R Taylor | 5 Sep 1939 | Admitted to RAF Hospital, Halton |
| Act Flt Lt | A C Leggate | 13 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Cranfield |
| Act Flt Lt | G de L Harvie | 13 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Cranfield |
| Fg Off | D B Harris | 13 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Cranfield |
| Fg Off | G D Clancy | 13 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Cranfield |
| Plt Off | J S Simpson | 13 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Cranfield |
| Plt Off | P F McLaren | 13 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Abingdon |
| Plt Off | P G F Fletcher | 13 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Abingdon |
| Fg Off | J E Grindon & Party | 16 Sep 1939 | Proceeded to RAF Abingdon with 4 aircraft for modification |
| Fg Off | 21 Airmen | 18 Sep 1939 | Posted to RAF Abingdon |
| Fg Off | J E Grindon & Party | 18 Sep 1939 | Returned from RAF Abingdon |
| Fg Off | Fowler | 25 Sep 1939 | Attached from No 63 Sqn pending posting |
| Plt Off | Savage | 25 Sep 1939 | Attached from No 63 Sqn pending posting |
| Plt Off | J Ing | 25 Sep 1939 | Attached from No 63 Sqn pending posting |
| Sgt | Stranks | 25 Sep 1939 | Attached from No 63 Sqn pending posting |
| Plt Off | Martin | 25 Sep 1939 | RAFVR, Arrived on posting for Special Duties |
| Fg Off | M A Smith | 28 Sep 1939 | Attached from RAF Abingdon pending posting |
| Plt Off | Drabble | 28 Sep 1939 | Attached from RAF Abingdon pending posting |
| Plt Off | Hinton | 28 Sep 1939 | Attached from RAF Abingdon pending posting |
| Plt Off | B I M Skidmore | 28 Sep 1939 | Attached from RAF Abingdon pending posting |
| Plt Off | F S Quick | 28 Sep 1939 | Attached from RAF Abingdon pending posting |
| Sqn Ldr | F W Dixon-Wright | 2 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Wg Cdr |
| Sqn Ldr | R M Bradley | 2 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 63 Sqn for conversion training and retention |
| Fg Off | Febelleroche + 6 x Officers | 3 Oct 1939 | Detached to RAF Abingdon for ferrying duties |
| Fg Off | E R D Vaughan | 4 Oct 1939 | Attached to RAF Catfoss for Drogue Towing duties |
| Fg Off | J E Grindon | 4 Oct 1939 | Attached to RAF Catfoss for Drogue Towing duties |
| Plt Off | Drabble | 4 Oct 1939 | Attached to RAF Catfoss for Drogue Towing duties |
| 3 Plt Offs | 5 Oct 1939 | Attached to RAF Mildenhall for Drogue Towing duties | |
| 3 Plt Offs | 5 Oct 1939 | Attached to RAF West Raynham for Drogue Towing duties | |
| 3 Plt Offs | 5 Oct 1939 | Attached to RAF Linton-on-Ouse for Drogue Towing duties | |
| Wg Cdr | D F Anderson | 11 Oct 1939 | Reported for duty from No 24 Sqnas Supernumerary pending assuming command |
| Wg Cdr | F W Dixon-Wright | 12 Oct 1939 | Relinquished command of the squadron |
| Wg Cdr | D F Anderson | 12 Oct 1939 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Plt Off | B I M Skidmore | 24 Oct 1939 | Detached to RAF Abingdon for ferrying duties |
| Plt Off | F S Quick | 24 Oct 1939 | Detached to RAF Abingdon for ferrying duties |
| Plt Off | P R Barr | 24 Oct 1939 | Detached to RAF Abingdon for ferrying duties |
| Plt Off | J E Watts | 24 Oct 1939 | Detached to RAF Abingdon for ferrying duties |
| Plt Off | A Scoltock | 24 Oct 1939 | Detached to RAF Abingdon for ferrying duties |
| Plt Off | P C D Eaton | 24 Oct 1939 | Detached to RAF Abingdon for ferrying duties |
| Sgt | D J Fletcher | 24 Oct 1939 | Posted out |
| Sgt | F W Morse | 24 Oct 1939 | Posted out |
| Plt Off | G M Kelly | 25 Oct 1939 | Reported for duty from RAF Linton-on-Ouse |
| Sgt | G D Mansell | 30 Oct 1939 | Posted out |
| Cpl | E R Smith | 2 Nov 1939 | Posted out to No 88 Sqn |
| AC | E Maltby | 2 Nov 1939 | Posted out to No 88 Sqn |
| AC | Millo | 2 Nov 1939 | Posted out to No 88 Sqn |
| AC | D Presto | 2 Nov 1939 | Posted out to No 226 Sqn |
| Fg Off | F J Knight | 2 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty from No 52 Sqn |
| Plt Off | E E Morton | 2 Nov 1939 | Reported for duty from No 52 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | T H L Nicholls | 6 Nov 1939 | Assumed duties of being in charge of Air Training |
| Sqn Ldr | R M Bradley | 6 Nov 1939 | Relinquished duties of being in charge of Air Training |
| Sqn Ldr | R M Bradley | 6 Nov 1939 | Attached for a Refresher Flying Course |
| Sqn Ldr | S G Lee | 6 Nov 1939 | Attached for a Refresher Flying Course |
| Plt Off | D K Robertson | 7 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | H L Harrison | 7 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | F J Wilkes | 7 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sqn Ldr | E J P Davy | 10 Nov 1939 | Posted to RAF Hendon pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | E Hibbert | 10 Nov 1939 | Posted to RAF Hendon pending posting overseas |
| AC1 | J Russell | 10 Nov 1939 | Posted to RAF Hendon pending posting overseas |
| AC2 | D Barber | 10 Nov 1939 | Posted to RAF Hendon pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | J R Taylor | 14 Nov 1939 | Posted out to No 15 Group, Plymouth |
| 22 x Pilots | 26 Nov 1939 | Departed from Nottingham by train on posting to units in AASF | |
| 23 x Observers | 26 Nov 1939 | Departed from Nottingham by train on posting to units in AASF | |
| 21 x WOp/AGs | 26 Nov 1939 | Departed from Nottingham by train on posting to units in AASF | |
| Flt Lt | F W Lamb | 1 Dec 1939 | Posted from HQ Bomber Command for Intelligence duties, detached to RAF Abingdon |
| Plt Off | P D B Stevens | 9 Dec 1939 | Seriously injured in a flying accident (for details see Sgt F Hinson) |
| Sgt | F Hinson | 9 Dec 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | L R Bull | 9 Dec 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | S D Harris | 11 Dec 1939 | Attached to RAF Squires Gate for Drogue Towing duties |
| Plt Off | H M Murray | 11 Dec 1939 | Attached to RAF Squires Gate for Drogue Towing duties |
| Plt Off | W B Wheelwright | 11 Dec 1939 | Attached to RAF Squires Gate for Drogue Towing duties |
| Flt Lt | F W Lamb | 13 Dec 1939 | Returned from RAF Abingdon and assumed duties of Intelligence Officer |
| Plt Off | P C D Eaton | 16 Dec 1939 | Posted to No 12 Sqn in France |
| Plt Off | G D Clancy | 18 Dec 1939 | Posted to No 12 Sqn in France |
| AC2 | A H Beal | 18 Dec 1939 | Posted to No 226 Sqn in France |
| Fg Off | S D Harris | 24 Dec 1939 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Squires Gate for Drogue Towing duties |
| Plt Off | H M Murray | 24 Dec 1939 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Squires Gate for Drogue Towing duties |
| Plt Off | W B Wheelwright | 24 Dec 1939 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Squires Gate for Drogue Towing duties |
| Plt Off | T D M Davy | 28 Dec 1939 | Posted to No 150 Sqn in France |
| AC2 | Draper | 28 Dec 1939 | Posted to No 105 Sqn in France |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Sep - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 12 Sep 1939 | Squadron was technically disbanded but the ORB continued to be maintained and movements, in and out, continued |
| xx Sep 1939 | The disbandment order was rescinded with the squadron to become a Group Pool unit. |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Nominal Roll of Officers - 1 January 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Headquarters | ||
| Wg Cdr | D F Anderson DFC, AFC | Officer Commanding |
| Sqn Ldr | D Lloyd Evans MC, AFC | |
| Flt Lt | A Martin | |
| Plt Off | A E T Robinson | |
| 'A' Flight | ||
| Flt Lt | J W S Fowler | |
| Fg Off | F J Knight | |
| Fg Off | L M Blome-Jones | |
| Fg Off | M J B Young | |
| Fg Off | M A Smith | |
| Plt Off | W A R Harris | |
| Plt Off | F H Savage | |
| Plt Off | H E White | |
| Plt Off | I J Raynor | |
| Plt Off | A K Round | |
| Plt Off | R J McK Meek | |
| Plt Off | W B Wheelwright | |
| Plt Off | H M Murray | |
| 'B' Flight | ||
| Flt Lt | A C Leggate | |
| Fg Off | J H Read | |
| Fg Off | M A Snowball | |
| Fg Off | J C Hunter | |
| Plt Off | H C G Wilcox | |
| Plt Off | Palmer Samborne | |
| Plt Off | G W Thorougood | |
| Detached Flight - RAF Upwood | ||
| Flt Lt | T Preston | |
| Plt Off | D H Sutton | |
| Strength of Other Ranks on squadron | ||
| 7 | Flight Sergeants | |
| 59 | Sergeants | |
| 18 | Corporals | |
| 165 | Aircraftmen | |
| 1 | WAAF | |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Personnel Movements Jan - Jul 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | C G Miles | 9 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Benson |
| Plt Off | R G Wilberforce | 9 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Benson |
| AC | J C Williams | 15 Jan 1940 | Electrician 2, departed on loan to RCAF in Canada for special duty. |
| Flt Lt | F W Lamb | 17 Jan 1940 | Posted to RAF Staff College to undertake 3 month Staff Course |
| Flt Lt | T Preston | 17 Jan 1940 | Assumed duties of Intelligence Officer |
| Sgt | J Watson | 17 Jan 1940 | NCO i/c Armoury posted to RAF Uxbridge pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | L W Bennett | 18 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Benson |
| Plt Off | C V Thomas | 18 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Benson |
| Plt Off | N B Heywood | 19 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Benson |
| Plt Off | H St G Bond | 19 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Benson |
| Plt Off | R G Wilberforce | 20 Jan 1940 | Posted out to RAF Abingdon |
| Fg Off | M J B Young | 24 Jan 1940 | Reported sick at home after completing a Link Training Course |
| Plt Off | H C G Wilcox | 24 Jan 1940 | Returned to unit after completing a Link Training Course |
| Plt Off | C Haddon-Hall | 25 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Benson |
| AC | Poyser | 26 Jan 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reported for duty |
| AC | Wilson | 26 Jan 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reported for duty |
| Plt Off | A K Round | 26 Jan 1940 | Returned to unit from hospital |
| Plt Off | K J Drabble | 2 Feb 1940 | Posted out to No 103 Sqn |
| Fg Off | T Newton | 2 Feb 1940 | Posted out to No 103 Sqn |
| Sgt | Clapperton | 2 Feb 1940 | Posted out to No 103 Sqn |
| Plt Off | H L Oakley | 3 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cranfield |
| Plt Off | F H Ridley | 3 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cranfield |
| Plt Off | C H Elliott | 3 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cranfield |
| Plt Off | F H Edwards | 3 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cranfield |
| Plt Off | D V M Smith | 3 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cranfield |
| AC1 | J P G Boyle | 5 Feb 1940 | Clerk GD, posted out to the Middle East |
| AC2 | J Middlemist | 5 Feb 1940 | ACH, posted out to the Middle East |
| AC2 | W J Deal? | 5 Feb 1940 | ACH, posted out to the Middle East |
| Plt Off | L R D Hollis | 5 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cottesmore |
| Plt Off | A D Frank | 5 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cottesmore |
| Plt Off | C W Furse | 5 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cottesmore |
| Plt Off | E A Eames | 9 Feb 1940 | Reported for duty as Intelligence Officer |
| Wg Cdr | G R Ashton | 21 Mar 1940 | Reported for duty as Supernumerary pending assuming command of the squadron |
| Wg Cdr | D F Anderson | 25 Mar 1940 | Relinquished command of the squadron and proceeded to the Air Ministry |
| Wg Cdr | G R Ashton | 25 Mar 1940 | Assumed command of the squadron |
| Sqn Ldr | W S P Simonds | 26 Mar 1940 | Reported for duty |
| Fg Off | R C Crabbe | 26 Mar 1940 | Reported for duty as Armament Officer |
| Fg Off | K V McKenzie | 29 Mar 1940 | Reported for duty as Equipment Officer |
| Fg Off | H C G Wilcox | 6 Jul 1940 | Departed Gatwick for Kaldadarnes Aerodrome in Iceland |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Mar 1940 | Squadron began moving to RAF Scampton |
| 11 Mar 1940 | Squadron completed the move to RAF Scampton |
| 19 Mar 1940 | Advance Party moved to RAF Finningley by road |
| 19 Mar 1940 | Air Party moved to RAF Finningley |
| 20 Mar 1940 | Main Party moved to RAF Finningley by road |
| 7 Apr 1940 | Road Convoy proceeded to move to France by road |
| 9 Apr 1940 | Road Convoy arrived in Southampton and began embarking |
| 13 Apr 1940 | Main Party departed RAF Finningley for France by rail |
| 14 Apr 1940 | Main Party arrived in Southampton and embarked on SS Viking |
| 15 Apr 1940 | Main Party arrived in Cherbourg and began the move to Nantes by rail |
| 16 Apr 1940 | Main Party arrived at Bougon airfield near Nantes |
| 16 Apr 1940 | Air Party flew from RAF Finningley to Bougon via Bicester, Andover, Shoreham and Criel |
| In France the squadron was to
continue in the Group Pool role, training crews for the operational
Battle squadrons and acting as a local reserve. The ORB for May was lost during the withdrawal of the unit from France. The Air and Advanced elements of the squadron returned to the UK between 8 - 15 June 1940. The remaining personnel proceeded by road to St Nazaire on 16 June and embarked on the SS Lancastria on 17 June. Having embarked, the ship was attacked by enemy aircraft and sank within 25 minutes, the squadron lost 75 airmen with a further 15 missing. The Survivors returned to the UK by various vessels and were sent to Lossiemouth before moving to Gatwick to rejoin those who had returned earlier. Initially planned for disbandment, it was decided to be reformed for special duties in Iceland, where it would be transferred from Bomber Command to Coastal Command, its role being to co-operate with local ground forces and frustrate enemy efforts to invade the country. |
|
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Nominal Roll of Officers - 26 July 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | G R Ashton | Officer Commanding |
| Headquarters | ||
| Sqn Ldr | W S P Simonds | Sqn Ldr Flying |
| Flt Lt | A Martin | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | H G K Waring | Assistant Adjutant |
| Fg Off | G Whatling | Accountant |
| Flt Lt | M J Du Cray | i/c Codes & Cypher Section |
| Fg Off | H G D Ereckson | Codes & Cypher Officer |
| Fg Off | G de Gaye | Codes & Cypher Officer |
| Plt Off | R P Bufton | Codes & Cypher Officer |
| Plt Off | T R Robson | Engineer |
| Flt Lt | K V McKenzie | Equipment |
| Plt Off | J G Palmer | Gunner |
| Plt Off | C E Blair | |
| Plt Off | R J Candy | |
| Fg Off | R H Lucky | Intelligence |
| Flt Lt | D W Browne | Medical Officer |
| Plt Off | F J Phillips | Meteorological Officer |
| Plt Off | P J H Green | Meteorological Officer |
| 'A' Flight | ||
| Flt Lt | F H Savage | |
| Plt Off | E T Wilkinson | |
| Plt Off | J F Castle | |
| 'B' Flight | ||
| Flt Lt | H C G Wilcox | |
| Plt Off | A K Round | |
| Plt Off | J M O Dyer | |
| 'C' Flight | ||
| Plt Off | C R Dwight | |
| Plt Off | R A Shuttleworth | |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Personnel Movements Jul - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | F T Arney | 14 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty as Signals Officer |
| Flt Lt | J H Brazell | 17 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty as Meteorological Officer |
| Plt Off | J R Jenkins | 17 Aug 1940 | Reported for duty as Meteorological Officer |
| Plt Off | C E Blair | 14 Sep 1940 | Admitted to hospital with injuries sustained in a landing accident |
| AC2 | J T Morgan | 25 Sep 1940 | Injured in a motor accident whilst travelling as a passenger |
| Wg Cdr | G R Ashton | 2 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Act Gp Capt wef 1 Sep 1940 |
| Fg Off | G Whatling | 14 Nov 1940 | Departed for the UK |
| APO | S A Unett | 14 Nov 1940 | Assumed duties of Accountant Officer |
| Fg Off | Kidman | 20 Nov 1940 | Reported for temporary duty on 'runways' from Works Dept |
| Fg Off | F T Arney | 27 Nov 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt wef 14 Nov 1940 |
| Plt Off | F J Phillips | 14 Dec 1940 | Admitted to hospital with tonsillitis |
| Flt Lt | D W Browne | 18 Dec 1940 | Admitted to No 30 General Hospital |
| On 21 Dec 1940 the squadron received notification of the following postings of personnel returned to the UK in October | |||
| Sqn Ldr | W S P Simonds | Posted to No 311 Sqn | |
| Flt Lt | A Martin | Posted to No 150 Sqn | |
| Fg Off | R H Lucky | Posted to RAF Honington | |
| Plt Off | C E Blair | Posted to No 210 Sqn | |
| Plt Off | J F Palmer | Posted to No 99 Sqn | |
| Plt Off | J O Alexander | Posted to No 88 Sqn | |
| Plt Off | R A Shuttleworth | Posted to No 88 Sqn | |
| Fg Off | H G K Waring | Posted to No 226Sqn | |
| Flt Lt | M A Snowball | Posted to No 226 Sqn | |
| Crew composition of first flight from Wick to Kaldadarnes 27 Aug 1940 | |||
| Pilot | Observer | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner | Aircraft |
| Wg Cdr G R Ashton | Sgt R G Walder | Sgt W A S Jessep | Battle I, L5343 |
| Sqn Ldr W S P Simond | Sgt H P Woodward | Sgt M F Gibbons | Battle I, L5063 |
| Plt Off A K Round | Sgt A G Beattie | Sgt J Rennie | Battle I, L5099 |
| Plt Off J M O Dyer | Sgt A J Anderson | Sgt J Ball | Battle I, L5332 |
| Plt Off C R Dwight | Sgt A A Storrar | Sgt L H Williams | Battle I, L5331 |
| Sgt J Onions | Sgt R C Brown | Plt Off R J Candy | Battle I, L5554 |
| Sgt W E Atkins | Sgt R N Fenner | Sgt N T H Wilson | Battle I, L5066 |
| Sgt H J G Alford | Sgt A McFadyen | Sgt R A Hopkins | Battle I, L5073 |
| Sgt F W Brown | Sgt G R Carr | Sgt W H Hill | Battle I, L5505 |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Jul - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 23 Jul 1940 | 1 x NCO & 1 x Airman proceeded to No 14 MU Carlisle to move MT to Glasgow docks |
| 24 Jul 1940 | 1 x Officer & 48 x ORs proceeded to No 14 MU Carlisle to move MT to Glasgow docks |
| 26 Jul 1940 | Air Party flew from Gatwick to RAF Newton |
| 26 Jul 1940 | Main Party departed Gatwick by rail for Gourock via Crewe |
| 26 Jul 1940 | Equipment departed Horley by rail for Gourock via Crewe |
| 27 Jul 1940 | Main Party + MT/Equipment arrived at Gourock and embarked on MV Georgic |
| 28 Jul 1940 | MV Georgic departed Gourock |
| 30 Jul 1940 | MV Georgic arrived Reykjavik |
| 31 Jul 1940 | Advance Party disembarked and proceeded to Kaldadarnes aerodrome |
| 1 Aug 1940 | Main Party disembarked and proceeded to Kaldadarnes aerodrome |
| 2 Aug 1940 | Rear Party disembarked and proceeded to Kaldadarnes aerodrome |
| 21 Aug 1940 | Stores and Equipment, final load delivered from Reykjavik to Kaldadarnes |
| 27 Aug 1940 | 1st Air Party arrived at Kaldadarnes from Wick (see below for details of aircrew involved) |
| 14 Sep 1940 | 2nd Air Party arrived at Kaldadarnes from Wick |
| 26 Oct 1940 | 16 Officers & 221 ORs departed from Iceland on SS Antonia to return to the UK |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Personnel Movements Jan - Jul 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | J M O Dyer | 11 Jan 1941 | Attached to Force Tactical School, Reykjavik for course (2 weeks) |
| Plt Off | H G Robinson | 15 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting from the UK for duty as Meteorological Officer |
| Plt Off | F J Phillips | 2 Feb 1941 | Meteorological Officer, promoted to Fg Off, wef 21 Nov 1941 |
| Plt Off | C R Dwight | 8 Feb 1941 | Attached to Force Tactical School, Reykjavik for course |
| Plt Off | C R Dwight | 10 Feb 1941 | Recalled from Force Tactical School, Reykjavik |
| Sgt | R J Lusher | 19 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 98 Sqn from No 17 OTU (probably arrived in March) |
| Sgt | W D A McLeod | 19 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 98 Sqn from No 17 OTU (probably arrived in March) |
| Sgt | Dixon | 19 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 98 Sqn from No 17 OTU (probably arrived in March) |
| Sgt | K Garrett | 19 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 98 Sqn from No 17 OTU (probably arrived in March) |
| Sgt | S W Stanley | 19 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 98 Sqn from No 17 OTU (probably arrived in March) |
| Sgt | Pugsley | 19 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 98 Sqn from No 17 OTU (probably arrived in March) |
| Plt Off | Vivirs | 3 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 98 Sqn for duty as Intelligence Officer (still to arrive) |
| Flt Lt | J H Brazell | 7 Mar 1941 | Meteorological Officer, embarked for the UK to attend conference |
| Sgt | A G Beattie | 7 Mar 1941 | Embarked for the UK to attend medical board on being found unfit for flying duties |
| Flt Lt | D W Browne | 10 Mar 1941 | Medical Officer. admitted to 50th General Hospital for X-Rays |
| Capt | O S Oswald | 10 Mar 1941 | Attached from RAMC for duty as Medical Officer |
| Fg Off | D V Kidman | 15 Mar 1941 | Works Officer, proceeded to Reykjavik pending embarkation for the UK |
| Flt Lt | D W Browne | 21 Mar 1941 | Medical Officer. proceeded to the UK by air |
| Fg Off | D V Kidman | 21 Mar 1941 | Works Officer, proceeded to the UK by air |
| Sgt | R D Walder | 23 Mar 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off on Probation |
| Flt Lt | P P Butler | 26 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as Equipment Officer |
| Fg Off | A G Edwards | 26 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as Medical Officer |
| Fg Off | Fitz-Gibbons | 26 Mar 1941 | Arrived on attachment from No 269 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Candler | 26 Mar 1941 | Arrived on attachment from No 269 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | H C G Wilcox | 31 Mar 1941 | Assumed command of No 98 Sqn |
| Fg Off | A K Round | 31 Mar 1941 | Assumed duties of Flight Commander |
| Gp Capt | G R Ashton | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to RAF Kaldadarnes to command |
| Flt Lt | R P Bufton | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to RAF Kaldadarnes for duty as Station Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | F T Arney | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to RAF Kaldadarnes for duty as Station Signals Officer |
| Fg Off | H G D Ereckson | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to RAF Kaldadarnes for duty as Station Code and Cyphers Officer |
| APO | S A Unett | 13 Apr 1941 | Accountant Officer, promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 1 Jan 1941 |
| Plt Off | J E L Lewington | 14 Apr 1941 | Attached from HQ, No 30 Wing for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | R Dick-Larkam | 11 May 1941 | Engineer Officer, posted to RAF Kaldadarnes but then posted back |
| Flt Lt | H C G Wilcox | 13 May 1941 | Injured in a road accident and admitted to hospital |
| Sgt | H J Talbot | 13 May 1941 | Injured in a road accident and admitted to hospital |
| Sgt | Anderson | 13 May 1941 | Injured in a road accident and admitted to hospital |
| Sgt | Garrett | 13 May 1941 | Injured in a road accident and admitted to hospital |
| Fg Off | A K Round | 14 May 1941 | Assumed temporary command of No 98 Sqn |
| Sgt | H J Talbot | 22 May 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off on Probation |
| Fg Off | A K Round | 26 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | R A Hopkins | 26 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | K Garrett | 26 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | H J Talbot | 26 May 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | J B Rose | 26 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Silloth for duty as Adjutant |
| Plt Off | J M O Dyer | 28 May 1941 | Assumed temporary command of No 98 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | H C G Wilcox | 5 Jun 1941 | Discharged from hospital |
| Flt Lt | H C G Wilcox | 6 Jun 1941 | Resumed command of No 98 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C R Dwight | 6 Jun 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 24 Mar 1941 |
| Fg Off | Bachmann | 10 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of the Hurricane Flight |
| Plt Off | J B Rose | 15 Jul 1941 | Adjutant, attached to SHQ RAF Reykjavik for duty as Station Adjutant |
| Plt Off | J M O Dyer | 18 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 23 OTU whilst on leave in the UK |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Apr 1941 |
With the formation of SHQ, RAF Kaldadarnes, the squadron strength was
reduced to: -
|
| 8 Jun 1941 | 2 x Hawker Hurricanes arrived from Reykjavik |
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|
| 9 Jun 1941 | 4 x Hurricanes arrived fro Reykjavik, Battles declared non-operational |
| 15 Jul 1941 | Advance party proceeded to Reykjavik by road |
| 16 Jul 1941 | Main party proceeded to Reykjavik by road |
| 19 Jul 1941 | Hurricane Flight was re-organised as an independent flight as No 1423 Flight |
| 30 Jul 1941 | No 98 Sqn was disbanded |
Source - No 98 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/781)
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