Following an improvement in the weather, six sorties were made to patrol Saint-Inglevert between 15h10 and 18h10. Pilot Officer Michael R. Mudie did his first mission with No.615 Squadron with Gloster Gladiator N5900.
Note that the Squadron receives reinforcement today in the person of Flying Officer Lionel M. Gaunce. Born in Lethbridge, Canada, on 20 September, 1915, he joined the RAF with a Short Service Commission in January 1936. After his training, he joined No.3 (RAF) Squadron in September 1936 and served as Acting Flight Lieutnant from April 1939. He is, therefore, for once a relatively experienced pilot, notably on Hawker Hurricane, the future mount of No.615 Squadron.
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Squadron Leader Arthur V. Harvey |
Gladiator N5587 |
15 h 10 – 16 h 05 |
Patrol Saint-Inglevert – Boulogne (Patrol Line A) |
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Pilot Officer David J. Looker |
Gladiator N5577 |
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Flying Officer John R.H. Gayner |
Gladiator N5583 |
16h00 – 16h40 |
Patrol Saint-Inglevert – Boulogne (Patrol Line A) |
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Pilot Officer Michael R. Mudie |
Gladiator N5900 |
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Flight Lieutnant Leslie T.W. Thornley |
Gladiator N5587 |
16 h 50 – 18 h 10 |
Patrol Saint-Inglevert – Dunkerque (Patrol Line B) |
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Pilot Officer Horace E. Horne |
Gladiator N5577 |