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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 108 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939]
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | N C Pleasance | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 108 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J Hamlyn | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | J Culliford | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Paul D Holder | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| APO | F E Williams | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Sgt | C E Benney | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | J H Ratcliff | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | J Higgins | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Act Sgt Plt | E J Blake | 4 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | J M Southwell | 25 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 15 Mar 1937 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 108 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | N C Pleasance | 15 Mar 1937 | Relinquished command of No 108 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | N C Pleasance | 1 Jun 1937 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Sqn Ldr | N C Pleasance | 14 Jun 1937 | Posted to No 82 Sqn to command |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849 and AIR 27/851)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| 4 Jan 1937 | Reformed at RAF Upper Heyford from 'B' Flight of No 57 Squadron, in No 1 Group, equipped with Hawker Hinds |
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| 16 Feb 1937 | Advance Party moved from RAF Upper Heyford to RAF Farnborough |
| 18 Feb 1937 | Main Party moved from RAF Upper Heyford to RAF Farnborough |
| 19 Feb 1937 | Air Party moved from RAF Upper Heyford to RAF Farnborough |
| 20 Feb 1937 | Squadron completed move to RAF Farnborough and was transferred to No 2 Group |
| 6 Jul 1937 | Main Party moved from RAF Farnborough to RAF Cranfield |
| 7 Jul 1937 | Air Party moved from RAF Farnborough to RAF Cranfield |
| 7 Jul 1937 | Squadron transferred from No 2 Group to No 1 Group |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Cranfield | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 15 Mar 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | J M Southwell | 25 Jan 1937 | |
| Fg Off | Paul D Holder | 4 Jan 1937 | later AM |
| Plt Off | A W Lee | 16 Mar 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J Culliford | 4 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | F E Williams | 4 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H C Tootal | 24 Apr 1937 | |
| APO | J F Armstrong | 22 May 1937 | |
| APO | K H V Day | 22 May 1937 |
Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | J Culliford | 24 Dec 1937 | Placed on the Retired List |
| APO | K H Walsh | 31 Jan 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 62 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | H F Chester | 22 Feb 1938 | Arrived on posting from School of Air Navigation |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849 and AIR 27/851)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 22 Oct 1937 | Main Party proceeded to No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh for Armament Training |
| 11 Nov 1937 | Air Party proceeded to No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh for Armament Training, delayed by weather |
| 27 Nov 1937 | Main Party departed No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Armament Training |
| 13 Dec 1937 | 1st Air Party departed No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Armament Training, delayed by weather |
| 15 Dec 1937 | 2nd Air Party departed No 4 ATC, RAF West Freugh on completion of Armament Training, delayed by weather |
| 27 Apr 1938 | Advance Party moved from RAF Cranfield to RAF Bassingbourn |
| 2 May 1938 | Main ands Air Parties moved from RAF Cranfield to RAF Bassingbourn |
| 2 May 1938 | Squadron transferred from No 1 Group to No 2 Group |
| 10 Jun 1938 | Squadron received its first Bristol Blenheim I for re-equipment |
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| 24 Jun 1938 | Squadron received its last Bristol Blenheim I on completion of re-equipment (12 x IE and 4 x IR) |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I | RAF Bassingbourn | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 15 Mar 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | H F Chester | 22 Feb 1938 | |
| Fg Off | A W Lee | 16 Mar 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J F Armstrong | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D R D Green | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A E Thompson | 4 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H Walsh | 31 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G T Palmer | 5 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G P Hewson | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R C Beaman | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J D W Murray | 27 Nov 1937 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | H F Chester | 29 Aug 1938 | Relinquished command of 'B' Flight on posting to No 35 Sqn to command |
| Act Fg Off | A E Thompson | 29 Aug 1938 | Assumed command of 'B' Flight |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 30 Sep 1938 | Squadron establishment increased to 16 x IE plus 5 x IR aircraft |
| 10 Nov 1938 | The Squadron Badge which had been authorised by HM King George VI was presented by AVM C T Maclean |
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| 23 Nov 1938 | Advance Party proceeded to No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton for Armament Training by rail |
| 25 Nov 1938 | Main Party proceeded to No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton for Armament Training by rail |
| 26 Nov 1938 | Main Party arrived at No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton for Armament Training |
| 26 Nov 1938 | Air Party proceeded to No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton for Armament Training |
| 16 Dec 1938 | Air Party departed No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton for RAF Leuchars |
| 12 Dec 1938 | Main Party departed No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton on completion of Armament Training by rail |
| 18 Dec 1938 | Rear Party departed No 8 ATC, RAF Evanton on completion of Armament Training by rail |
| 18 Dec 1938 | Air Party departed RAF Leuchars for RAF Bassingbourn |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I | RAF Bassingbourn | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 15 Mar 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | A W Lee | 16 Mar 1937 | |
| Act Fg Off | A E Thompson | 4 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J F Armstrong | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D R D Green | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H Walsh | 31 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G T Palmer | 5 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R C Beaman | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J D W Murray | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C B Jordan | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M E Redgrave | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M J Tully | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | L S Delaney | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J D Cody | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | N Tasker | 5 Nov 1938 |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I | RAF Bassingbourn | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 15 Mar 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | 11 Jan 1939 | later MRAF | |
| Fg Off | A W Lee | 16 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | A E Thompson | 4 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | D R D Green | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | F Harrison | 30 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J F Armstrong | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H Walsh | 31 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G T Palmer | 5 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R C Beaman | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J D W Murray | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C B Jordan | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M E Redgrave | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M J Tully | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | L S Delaney | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J D Cody | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | N Tasker | 5 Nov 1938 |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim I Avro Anson I |
RAF Bassingbourn | Bomber Command/No 2 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 15 Mar 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | 11 Jan 1939 | later MRAF | |
| Act Flt Lt | A E Thompson | 4 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | A W Lee | 16 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | D R D Green | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | F Harrison | 30 Jan 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J F Armstrong | 22 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R C Beaman | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J D W Murray | 27 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K H Walsh | 31 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G T Palmer | 5 Nov 1937 | |
| Plt Off | C B Jordan | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M E Redgrave | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M J Tully | 11 Jun 1938 | |
| Plt Off | L S Delaney | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J D Cody | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Plt Off | N Tasker | 5 Nov 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | C E Benney | 4 Jan 1937 | |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements (Permanent Staff): May - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | G T Palmer | 3 Sep 1939 | Proceeded to RAF Depot for duty as Camp Commandant |
| Wg Cdr | P J A Hume | 18 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 108 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 24 Sep 1939 | Relinquished command of No 108 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | P J A Hume | 24 Sep 1939 | Assumed command of No 108 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 24 Sep 1939 | Assumed duties of Chief Ground Instructor, RAF Bicester |
| Fg Off | A W Lee | 24 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 101 Sqn |
| Fg Off | D R D Green | 31 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | J D Cody | 31 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | J T McCartney | 11 Nov 1939 | Absorbed into Screened Instructional Staff on completion of training |
| Plt Off | W R Watson | 11 Nov 1939 | Absorbed into Screened Instructional Staff on completion of training |
| Plt Off | F G Collins | 20 Nov 1939 | Posted to No 5 SFTS, prior to posting to No 45 Sqn in the Middle East |
| Sqn Ldr | J C Sisson | 24 Nov 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty as Chief Ground Instructor, RAF Bicester |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | 26 Nov 1939 | Posted to No 114 Sqn to command |
| AC2 | G M Dickson | 28 Nov 1939 | WOp/AG arrived on posting from No 104 Sqn for duty on Screened Instructional Staff |
| Sqn Ldr | J C Sisson | 1 Dec 1939 | Posted to RAF Bicester for duty as Chief Ground Instructor |
| Plt Off | M E Redgrave | 10 Dec 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 30 Nov 1939 |
| Plt Off | M J Tully | 13 Dec 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 10 Dec 1939 |
| Flt Lt | 19 Dec 1939 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr, wef 6 Sep 1939 | |
| Fg Off | R C Beaman | 28 Dec 1939 | Proceeded to Daimler, Coventry for Gun Turret Course (2 days) |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Nominal Roll of Instructional Staff: 30 Sep 1939
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | P J A Hume | Officer Commanding, No 108 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J F Armstrong | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | G H Elliot | Assistant Adjutant |
| WO | C E Benney | Engineer Officer |
| Flt Lt | Officer Commanding, 'A' Flight | |
| Fg Off | A W Lee | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | R C Beaman | 'A' Flight and Sqn Parachute Officer |
| Plt Off | M J Tully | 'A' Flight and Sqn Signals Officer |
| Flt Sgt | J E Houlston | 'A' Flight, Pilot/WEM |
| Act Flt Sgt | J H Searby | 'A' Flight, Pilot/FAE and Sqn Navigation Officer |
| Sgt | J R G Ralston | 'A' Flight, Pilot/Fitter I |
| Sgt | R Eyton-Williams | 'A' Flight, Pilot (VR) |
| Sgt | W Collins | 'A' Flight, Air Observer/Fitter I |
| Sgt | A G A Cochrane | 'A' Flight, Air Observer/Photographer |
| Sgt | D Carbutt | 'A' Flight, Air Observer/WEM |
| AC2 | J Willis-Richards | 'A' Flight, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner |
| AC2 | D Trigwell | 'A' Flight, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner |
| AC2 | H Cossar | 'A' Flight, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner |
| Act Flt Lt |
A E Thompson |
Officer Commanding, 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | D R D Green | 'B' Flight and Sqn Armament Officer |
| Plt Off | M E Redgrave | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J D Cody | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J D W Murray | 'B' Flight and Link Trainer Instructor |
| Flt Sgt | W S Ross | 'B' Flight, Pilot/Clerk/GD |
| Flt Sgt | M S J Coombes | 'B' Flight, Pilot/Carpenter Rigger |
| Sqn Ldr | J H Powle | Attached to SHQ, RAF Bicester for duty as Chief Ground Instructor |
| Sgt | J R Lapham | 'B' Flight, Air Observer/Fitter-Armourer |
| Sgt | A E Skelton | 'B' Flight, Air Observer/Wireless Operator |
| Sgt | R I Perry | 'B' Flight, Air Observer/Fitter I |
| AC2 | J R Lang | 'B' Flight, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner |
| AC2 | J Welch | 'B' Flight, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner |
| AC2 | J Shearer | 'B' Flight, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/851)
Personnel Movements (Trainees): Sep - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | P C Hilton | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sqn Ldr | A L Christian | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | K H Nash | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | J J McCartney | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | B E Chapman | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | W R Watson | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | C N Newman | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | F A Green | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | C B Best | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | C M Lochhead | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | V G W Engstrom | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | R C Ritchie | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Plt Off | F G Collins | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | H W Castle | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | L Cater | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | K G Cooper | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | E M Shannon | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | P G V Hemsley | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | D C Lamb | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | E H Sarll | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | C F Howie | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Sgt | J J Outhwaite | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Pilot |
| Act Sgt | H Robson | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Observer (Acting) |
| Act Sgt | F J Folbrook | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Observer (Acting) |
| Act Sgt | C I Martin | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Observer (Acting) |
| Act Sgt | R F Davis | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Observer (Acting) |
| Act Sgt | J Fancy | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Observer (Acting) |
| Act Sgt | W J Stephens | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Observer (Acting) |
| AC2 | T A Foreman | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | L A Berridge | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | R Lang | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | A N McEwen | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | J Newberry | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | V St G Barrow | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | D G Shepherd | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | W H Parker | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | W J McCarthy | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | R B H Townsend-Cole | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | R Shuttleworth | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | J Shuttleworth | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | A W B Sanders | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | W H McDougall | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | B E O'Connor | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | C E Dennis | pre 30 Sep 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | V St G Barrow | 1 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 139 Sqn |
| AC2 | D G Shepherd | 1 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 114 Sqn |
| Plt Off | K C Harvey-Jacobs | 2 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Plt Off | R M Rogers | 2 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Plt Off | R E Cox | 2 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Plt Off | H W Thorburn | 2 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Plt Off | W J King | 2 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Plt Off | R H M Bennett | 2 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Act Sgt | E R Perrin | 3 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 10 ATS |
| Act Sgt | A F Wallace | 3 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 10 ATS |
| Act Sgt | H G V Huckins | 3 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 10 ATS |
| Act Sgt | J R Lamb | 3 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 10 ATS |
| Act Sgt | A G Lewis | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | W H Parker | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | W J McCarthy | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | R B H Townsend-Cole | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | R Shuttleworth | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | J Shuttleworth | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | A W B Sanders | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | W H McDougall | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | B E O'Connor | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | C E Dennis | 4 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | A R Coburn | 5 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 9 ATS |
| Act Sgt | M R Chouler | 5 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 9 ATS |
| Act Sgt | F G Bryant | 5 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 9 ATS |
| Sgt | P G V Hemsley | 10 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | F G Bryant | 10 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC1 | J Shearer | 10 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | T A Foreman | 11 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | L A Berridge | 11 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | R Lang | 11 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | A N McEwen | 11 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| AC2 | J Newberry | 11 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn |
| Sgt | D C Lamb | 19 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Act Sgt | J Wills | 18 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 12 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | A Jones | 18 Oct 1939 | Air Observer from No 12 Sqn |
| AC2 | J V Timoney | 17 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) from No 107 Sqn |
| AC2 | J Price | 18 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) from No 110 Sqn |
| AC2 | L H C Gayfer | 18 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) from No 110 Sqn |
| AC2 | W Tansley | 18 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) from No 114 Sqn |
| AC2 | T Williams | 18 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) from No 114 Sqn |
| AC2 | R S Canham | 20 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) from No 110 Sqn |
| AC2 | E W Helm | 20 Oct 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator) from No 114 Sqn |
| Sgt | H W Castle | 20 Oct 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn |
| Sgt | E H Sarll | 20 Oct 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn |
| Sgt | P Chivers | 20 Oct 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D L Wingate | 22 Oct 1939 | Pilot from RAF College, Cranwell |
| Plt Off | F G Hyne | 22 Oct 1939 | Pilot from RAF College, Cranwell |
| Plt Off | A G W Merewether | 22 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 13 SFTS, RAF Drem |
| Plt Off | J D Mundy | 22 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 13 SFTS, RAF Drem |
| Plt Off | S C Ladyman | 22 Oct 1939 | Pilot from No 13 SFTS, RAF Drem |
| Plt Off | R E Cox | 31 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | K H Nash | 10 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | C N Newman | 10 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | F A Green | 10 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | L Cater | 11 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | K G Cooper | 11 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | C M Lochhead | 17 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | R C Ritchie | 17 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | F G Collins | 20 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 5 SFTS, RAF Sealand |
| Plt Off | B E Chapman | 25 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | V G W Engstrom | 25 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | E M Shannon | 26 Nov 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 5 BGS, RAF Jurby |
| Act Sgt | H Robson | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to Ferry Pool, RAF Andover |
| Act Sgt | R F Davis | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to Ferry Pool, RAF Andover |
| Act Sgt | A F Wallace | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to Ferry Pool, RAF Andover |
| Act Sgt | A R Coburn | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to Ferry Pool, RAF Andover |
| Act Sgt | E R Perrin | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Act Sgt | F J Folbrook | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Act Sgt | C I Martin | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Act Sgt | J Fancy | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Act Sgt | W J Stephens | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| AC2 | W Tansley | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to Ferry Pool, RAF Andover |
| AC2 | T Williams | 25 Nov 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to Ferry Pool, RAF Andover |
| Plt Off | H F Mitchinson | 6 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 6 SFTS, RAF Little Rissington |
| Plt Off | K F Fisk | 6 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 6 SFTS, RAF Little Rissington |
| Plt Off | W H Scrymgeour-Wedderburn | 6 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 6 SFTS, RAF Little Rissington |
| Act Sgt | W Baxter | 6 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from No 6 SFTS, RAF Little Rissington |
| Sgt | F J Hartness-Beavis | 7 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 10 SFTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Sgt | J W Hartfield | 7 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 10 SFTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Act Sgt | A K Stanley | 7 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from No 1 SFTS, RAF Netheravon |
| Act Sgt | A Stevenson | 7 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from RAF Cleave |
| Plt Off | W Wray | 8 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 5 SFTS, RAF Sealand |
| Plt Off | R R Green | 18 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 3 SFTS, RAF South Cerney |
| Plt Off | R A Kirwood | 18 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 3 SFTS, RAF South Cerney |
| Sgt | I M Beard | 21 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 11 SFTS, RAF Shawbury |
| Sgt | S Christensen | 21 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 11 SFTS, RAF Shawbury |
| Sgt | J B M Brown | 21 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 11 SFTS, RAF Shawbury |
| Sgt | C R Frost | 21 Nov 1939 | Pilot, from No 11 SFTS, RAF Shawbury |
| Act Sgt | C A Howe | 27 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from No 3 AOS, RAF Aldergrove |
| Act Sgt | K S Dodrill | 27 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from No 3 AOS, RAF Aldergrove |
| Act Sgt | A N Holmes | 27 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from No 3 AOS, RAF Aldergrove |
| Act Sgt | F A Abbott | 27 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from No 4 AOS, RAF West Freugh |
| Act Sgt | A Avery | 27 Nov 1939 | Air Observer from No 4 AOS, RAF West Freugh |
| AC2 | C E Dennis | 28 Nov 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| AC2 | D A Jefferies | 5 Dec 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | C B Best | 7 Dec 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | R M Rogers | 7 Dec 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | W J King | 7 Dec 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | R H M Bennett | 7 Dec 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | J W Moffatt | 14 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | A E Taylor | 14 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | N C Middlemass | 14 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | W O Shortland | 14 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | D Haigh | 14 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Act Sgt | A N Beard | 15 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from RAF St Athan |
| Act Sgt | A S Aldridge | 15 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from RAF St Athan |
| Act Sgt | M G Jones | 15 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from RAF St Athan |
| Act Sgt | H L Broughton | 15 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from RAF St Athan |
| Act Sgt | A N Gray | 15 Dec 1939 | Air Observer from RAF St Athan |
| Plt Off | I Muir | 16 Dec 1939 | Pilot, from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Sgt | C F Howie | 16 Dec 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | J J Outhwaite | 16 Dec 1939 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | H G V Huckins | 16 Dec 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | J R Lamb | 16 Dec 1939 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | J G Masters | 17 Dec 1939 | Pilot, from No 8 SFTS, RAF Montrose |
| Sgt | D W Date | 18 Dec 1939 | Pilot, from No 5 SFTS, RAF Sealand |
| Sgt | A Chattaway | 18 Dec 1939 | Pilot, from No 5 SFTS, RAF Sealand |
| AC2 | J V Timoney | 28 Dec 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 81 Sqn, RAF Old Sarum |
| AC2 | J Price | 28 Dec 1939 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 81 Sqn, RAF Old Sarum |
| Sgt | J W Moffatt | 29 Dec 1939 | Air Observer posted to RAF Mount Batten |
| Sgt | A E Taylor | 29 Dec 1939 | Air Observer posted to No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | N C Middlemass | 29 Dec 1939 | Air Observer posted to No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | W O Shortland | 29 Dec 1939 | Air Observer posted to No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
| Sgt | D Haigh | 29 Dec 1939 | Air Observer posted to No 15 Sqn, RAF Wyton |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Organisational Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 12 Apr 1939 | Detachment proceeded to RAF North Coates Fitties to train Air Gunners |
| 1 May 1939 | Squadron commenced training RAFVR pilots under Group Pool Scheme |
| 1 May 1939 | 10 x Avro Ansons received for use in training aircrew |
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| 6 May 1939 | Detachment returned from RAF North Coates Fitties |
| 1 Jun 1939 | Squadron becomes part of No 2 Group Training Pool |
| 17 Sep 1939 | 'A' Flight moved from RAF Bassingbourn to RAF Bicester |
| 18 Sep 1939 | 'B' Flight moved from RAF Bassingbourn to RAF Bicester |
| 18 Sep 1939 | Ground Party moved from RAF Bassingbourn to RAF Bicester |
| 18 Sep 1939 | Squadron transferred from No 2 Group to No 6 Group |
| 13 Oct 1939 | 3 x Blenheim Is transferred to No 90 in exchange for 3 x Blenheim IVs |
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| 14 Nov 1939 | First Blenheim IV (fitted with Mercury XV engines) delivered from No 5 MU, RAF Kemble for re-equipment |
| 24 Nov 1939 | 4 x Blenheim IVs (fitted with Mercury XV engines) collected from No 5 MU, RAF Kemble |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Personnel Movements (Permanent Staff): Jan - Apr 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Act Sqn Ldr | 1 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr | |
| Sgt | R Eyton-Williams | 1 Apr 1940 | Appointed to a commission in the GD Branch as a Plt Off |
| Flt Sgt | J H Searby | 1 Apr 1940 | Appointed to a commission in the GD Branch as a Plt Off |
| Sgt | A Chattaway | 4 Apr 1940 | Absorbed into Screened Instructional Staff on completion of training |
| Sgt | F B Moss | 4 Apr 1940 | Air Observer, absorbed into Screened Instructional Staff on completion of training |
| Fg Off | J D W Murray | 6 Apr 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 19 Sep 1939 |
| Fg Off | R C Beaman | 6 Apr 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 19 Sep 1939 |
| Fg Off | J F Armstrong | 6 Apr 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 19 Sep 1939 |
| Fg Off | M E Redgrave | 6 Apr 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 24 Nov 1939 |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Personnel Movements (Trainees): Jan - Mar 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | H W Thorburn | 1 Jan 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | A G W Merewether | 1 Jan 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | S C Ladyman | 1 Jan 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | M R Chouler | 1 Jan 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | E Tucker | 5 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from No 5 AOS, RAF Jurby |
| Sgt | F B Moss | 5 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from No 5 AOS, RAF Jurby |
| Sgt | F J H Gower | 5 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from No 5 AOS, RAF Jurby |
| Sgt | R W Lawrence | 5 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from No 5 AOS, RAF Jurby |
| Sgt | H W Richardson | 5 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from No 5 AOS, RAF Jurby |
| Sgt | J Wills | 6 Jan 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | A Jones | 6 Jan 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | W Baxter | 6 Jan 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | A Stevenson | 6 Jan 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | S I Tonks | 7 Jan 1940 | Pilot, from RAF Carew Cheriton |
| Sgt | F B Harwood | 8 Jan 1940 | Pilot, from No 9 SFTS, RAF Hullavington |
| Sgt | H Hopkins | 8 Jan 1940 | Pilot, from No 9 SFTS, RAF Hullavington |
| Sgt | A E Hall | 8 Jan 1940 | Pilot, from No 9 SFTS, RAF Hullavington |
| Sgt | J W Hartfield | 15 Jan 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | D L Wingate | 16 Jan 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | F G Hyne | 16 Jan 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | J D Mundy | 19 Jan 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | S M Cashman | 26 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from RAF West Freugh |
| Sgt | A C Catton | 26 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from RAF West Freugh |
| Sgt | D C Hettrick | 26 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from RAF West Freugh |
| Sgt | F Graham | 27 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from RAF West Freugh |
| Sgt | D C Hawkins | 27 Jan 1940 | Air Observer from RAF West Freugh |
| Plt Off | F A Bowler | 31 Jan 1940 | Pilot from No 10 SFTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Sgt | W Bain | 31 Jan 1940 | Pilot, from No 11 SFTS, RAF Shawbury |
| AC2 | E W Helm | 1 Jan 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 204 Sqn, RAF Mount Batten |
| AC2 | C E Dennis | 5 Jan 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 1 AAS, RAF Manby |
| Fg Off | P H Lewis | 1 Feb 1940 | Pilot, from No 10 SFTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Plt Off | I P Goudge | 1 Feb 1940 | Pilot, from No 10 SFTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Plt Off | D E Myland | 1 Feb 1940 | Pilot, from No 3 SFTS, RAF South Cerney |
| Sgt | D F Dennis | 1 Feb 1940 | Pilot, from No 5 SFTS, RAF Sealand |
| Sgt | G Bennett | 1 Feb 1940 | Pilot, from No 10 SFTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Sgt | R Sims | 1 Feb 1940 | Pilot, from No 10 SFTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Act Sgt | A P Sully | 16 Feb 1940 | Air Observer, from No 8 AOS, RAF Evanton |
| Act Sgt | A T Reeves | 16 Feb 1940 | Air Observer, from No 8 AOS, RAF Evanton |
| Act Sgt | J Williams | 16 Feb 1940 | Air Observer, from No 8 AOS, RAF Evanton |
| Act Sgt | J T Waterfall | 16 Feb 1940 | Air Observer, from No 242 Sqn, RAF Church Fenton |
| Act Sgt | W T Magrath | 16 Feb 1940 | Air Observer, from No 64 Sqn, RAF Church Fenton |
| Act Sgt | K J Irwin | 16 Feb 1940 | Air Observer, from No 4 BGS, RAF West Freugh |
| LAC | B Wilson | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | F W Wilkins | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | G Targett | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | F Sexton | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | K R Sellwood | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | G H James | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | S R Gear | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | K C Fielden | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | E U Bunting | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | T Ashurst | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | C McCarthy | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | H H Cowin | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| LAC | W S Crowe | 23 Feb 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), from No 9 BGS, RAF Penrhos |
| Act Sgt | A K Stanley | 26 Feb 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| AC2 | D A Jefferies | 5 Mar 1940 | Air Gunner (Wireless Operator), posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | K F Fisk | 7 Mar 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | H F Mitchinson | 11 Mar 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | W H Scrymgeour-Wedderburn | 11 Mar 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Plt Off | W Wray | 11 Mar 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | S Christensen | 11 Mar 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | F A Abbott | 11 Mar 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | A Avery | 11 Mar 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | F J Hartness-Beavis | 16 Mar 1940 | Pilot, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | C A Howe | 18 Mar 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | K S Dodrill | 18 Mar 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
| Sgt | A N Beard | 18 Mar 1940 | Air Observer, posted to No 101 Sqn, RAF West Raynham |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Apr 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 24 Nov 1939 | 2 x Blenheim IVs (fitted with Mercury XV engines) collected from No 9 MU, RAF Cosford |
| 7 Nov 1940 | Squadron disbanded on being absorbed in No 13 Operational Training Unit |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | B J McGinn | 1 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from Advanced HQ, No 204 Group and assumed command of No 108 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | R E Ridgeway | 1 Aug 1941 | Attached from No 70 Sqn, pending posting |
| Flt Lt | K F Vare (& crew) | 1 Aug 1941 | Attached from No 148 Sqn, pending posting |
| Fg Off | M K Sewell | 6 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Harcourt | 6 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 216 Sqn |
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Flt Lt |
G F Irving |
15 Aug 1941 | Arrived from RAF Shallufa with the aircraft of 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | R E Ridgeway | 22 Aug 1941 | Posted to HQ, No 257 Wing for duty in the Operations Room |
| Plt Off | Ramsbottom | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty with the Sea Rescue Flight |
| Plt Off | Eager | 3 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty with the Sea Rescue Flight |
| Wg Cdr | R J Wells | 6 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 148 Sqn and assumed command of No 108 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | B J McGinn | 6 Sep 1941 | Admitted to 19th General Hospital |
| Plt Off | R G Hill | 21 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | E A Duplex | 21 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | F H McDonald | 21 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | B A Willis | 21 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
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Flt Lt |
G F Irving |
27 Sep 1941 |
Killed in action |
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Flt Sgt |
T C Fitzgerald RCAF |
27 Sep 1941 |
Killed in action |
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WO |
S Howarth |
27 Sep 1941 |
Killed in action |
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Flt Sgt |
W Trotter |
27 Sep 1941 |
Killed in action |
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Flt Lt |
M J Miller |
27 Sep 1941 |
Killed in action |
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Flt Sgt |
E H Keeping |
27 Sep 1941 |
Killed in action |
| Plt Off | J P Tolson | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A C L Mackie | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | E W Evans | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | G E Waddington | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | J Evans | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Simpson | 30 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Barrett | 3 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn for duty as Gunnery Officer |
| Flt Lt | J H F Newland | 18 Oct 1941 | Adjutant, posted to No 13 WOU |
| Flt Lt | R I Alexander | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn for duty as 2nd i/c 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J B Hunter | 18 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | P F Barwwod | 27 Oct 1941 | Medical Officer, proceeded to LG104 |
| Fg Off | Barrett | 7 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 3 Oct 1941 |
| Plt Off | J B Hunter | 7 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 18 Oct 1941 |
| Plt Off | E D Smith | 7 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Shallufa |
| Flt Lt | M K Sewell | 9 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr, wef 6 Nov 1941 |
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LAC |
A D Westmorland |
13 Nov 1941 |
Died in hospital |
| Fg Off | D P Drussel | 21 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 22 Sep 1941 |
| Fg Off | D R Bagnall | 21 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 29 Sep 1941 |
| Plt Off | R H Brinton | 18 Dec 1941 | Posted to AHQ, Western Desert |
| Sgt | W B Stephens | 19 Dec 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off, wef 15 Nov 1941 |
| Fg Off | Albrecht | 31 Dec 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Fayid on posting to AHQ, Iraq |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Aug 1941 | Reformed at RAF Kabrit, equipped with Wellington ICs under the control of No 257 Wing |
| 1 Aug 1941 | 1 x Lysander allotted for Communications duties |
| 2 Aug 1941 | 17 x airmen arrived on posting |
| 15 Aug 1941 | Wellington IC aircraft of 'B' Flight arrived from RAF Shallufa |
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| 15 Aug 1941 | Wellington IC, T2815 was received from No 70 Sqn |
| 23 Aug 1941 | Lysander, R2612 was collected from RAF Abu Sueir |
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| 25 Aug 1941 | Wellington IC, Z8761 was collected from RAF Abu Sueir |
| 3 Sep 1941 | First operation (1 x aircraft) carried out by 'B' Flight against Derna |
| 3 Sep 1941 | Sea Rescue Flight attached to No 108 Sqn for maintenance purposes |
| 8 Sep 1941 | Advance party departed RAF Kabrit for RAF Fayid |
| 10 Sep 1941 | Squadron commenced the move to RAF Fayid |
| 12 Sep 1941 | Squadron completed the move to RAF Fayid |
| 13-14 Sep 1941 | Squadron was re-organised into four flight - HQ, 'A', 'B' and Servicing Flights |
| 18 Sep 1941 | 5 x aircraft collected from No 148 Sqn |
| 20 Sep 1941 | 2 x aircraft collected from No 148 Sqn |
| 21 Sep 1941 | Four complete crew arrived from Middle East Pool |
| 30 Sep 1941 | Four complete crew arrived from Middle East Pool |
| 15 Oct 1941 | Advance party departed RAF Fayid for LG104 |
| 25 Oct 1941 | HQ, No 357 Wing was redesignated HQ, No 205 Group |
| 25 Oct 1941 | A further party (71 personnel) departed RAF Fayid for LG104 |
| 2 Nov 1941 | 7 x aircraft detached to LG104 for operations |
| 2 Nov 1941 | A further two aircraft detached to LG104 for operations |
| 4 Nov 1941 | 2 x aircraft collected from No 103 MU |
| 4 Nov 1941 | A further three aircraft detached to LG104 for operations |
| 29 Nov 1941 | Squadron received its first Liberator II, AL577, delivered by an American crew who were to remain to conduct training |
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| 5 Dec 1941 | Training of 'B' Flight commenced on the Liberator |
| 9 Dec 1941 | 1 x Liberator, AL574 arrived |
| 10 Dec 1941 | 1 x Liberator, AL566 arrived |
| 13 Dec 1941 | 1 x Liberator arrived |
| 17 Dec 1941 | Squadron advised to allot remainder of Wellingtons to various squadrons |
Source - No 108 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/849)
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