An in-depth first-hand account from P/O Dennis E. F. “Red” Matthews of his time in 197 Squadron. Enlistment and early training I enlisted in April 1942 as an 18-year-old and was selected for aircrew training. For the first month, we…
There were various events that took place as part of the 50th anniversary of D-Day celebrations (6th June 1994) in which former 197 Squadron members were involved. A party of seven ex-197 Squadron pilots travelled to Normandy for the celebrations:…
197 Squadron was stationed at the following airfields: Drem, East Lothian from 25.11.42 Tangmere, Sussex from 28.3.43 Manston, Kent from 15.3.44 Need’s Oar Point, Hants. from 10.4.44 Hurn, Hants. from 2.7.44 B 15, Normandy from 9.7.44 B 3 , Normandy…
