Category First-Hand Account

Awarded his pilot’s wings in October 1942, Ken Trott joined 195 Typhoon Squadron from April 1943 to January 1944 and then was moved to 197 Squadron in February 1944 when 195 was disbanded. He became P.O.W. in July 1944 and…

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…