This history is chronological so “Flying Log Books” may not be in sequence.
According to the information accumulated Dad had become certified to prepare for missions in the near future as he joined the Lorraine Squadron No.342. The No. 342 Squadron also known in French as ”Groupe de Bombardement n° 1/20 “Lorraine“, was a Free French squadron in the RAF during World War II.
This training will prove to be life saving in the future as you will see!.
CERTIFIED THAT
30766 Sgt. Mara. N.
has been instructed on Blenheim MK IV in the following |-
(1) Baling out drill.
(2) Ditching and dinghy drill. (done it)
(3) Oxygen Drill.
(4) Procedure when lost at night.
(5) S.B.A (Standard Beam Approach)
(Signed) D J Bourke (Spelling of name?) F/O (Flying Officer?)
Training Wing 17 O.T.U
R.A.F. Upwood
Date 25.3.43
© Paul L T Mara 2020
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