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  • History of the meteorological Reconnaissance Flights

Archive
Bib No.:
  • 626609
Level:
  • File
Archive Reference:
  • MET/2/5/3/7
Creator:
  • Meteorological Office
Corporate Author:
  • Meteorological Office. (UK)
Date:
  • 1925 - 1975 (mid 20th Century)
Extent of unit:
  • Large file
Description:
  • History of the meteorological Reconnaissance Flights (includes index). Gives date, base, aircraft, type of flight, number of flights, times, leg, bearing, length, general level of flight, ascent/descent and remarks. Appears to include every flight carried out. Flight numbers are: No. 519 Squadron, No. 1401 and No. 521 Squadron, No. 1403 and No. 520 Squadron, flights by USAAF, No. 518 Squadron, No. 1402 Flight, No. 1401 Flight, No. 1407 Flight, No. 1408 Flight, No. 1406 Flight, No. 1405 Flight, No. 1403 Flight, No. 1404 Flight, No. 517 Squadron, No. 269 Squadron, No. 131 O.T.U, Nos 179 210 224 and 228 Squadrons, No. 139 Wing B.A.F.O, No. 1 Group Bomber Command, Supplementation meteorological Lights (Fighter Command Thums), No. 202 Squadron Detachment and No. 224 Squadron Detachment, Coastal Command Supplementary meteorological Flights, No. 202 Squadron and Vertical meteorological Flights by civilian contractors.
Media Type:
  • Data
Language:
  • English
Conditions Governing Access:
  • Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
Owning Organisation:
  • Met Office
Location:
  • Archive Exeter
Collection:
  • Archive Collection
Status:
  • Reference Only
Location (Room/Bay):
  • Z28.K2
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