April 9

What happened on this date across the years 1941–1945.

April 9, 1942
L.G. 98

Further personnel movements are recorded to-day Lieut. M. Zackon our Defence Officer being posted for similar duties to Base Camp S.A.A.F. and four W/T Air Gunners arriving from that Unit to-day.
Lieut. R. Ellwood, Officer i/c Cape Corps attached to this squadron, now fills the post as Defence Officer in this Squadron.

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April 9, 1943
Senem

Very bad weather interfered with operations today with the result that plenty of good targets could not be bombed, the weather seems to favour Jerry in his treat. Numerous Officers and other ranks came in to sign the new oath. Lieuts. SADLER, J. and MULHOLLAND posted back to the Squadron and they arrived today.
No flying. Oprep. No. 259

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April 9, 1944
Biferno, Italy

Inclement weather hampered operations. Capt. BARROWMAN of Advanced S.A.A.F. H.Q. and Capt. SLATTER of the Remustering Board visited the Squadron.

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