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Aviation History
1947
1947 - 1380.PDF
188 FLIGHT "WINSTON'S A Visit to the Summer Camp Surrey) Squad* 1. Airs. Christine Han- bury presents the trophy to SI Kellett, D.S.O., D.F.C. 2. THE OWNER : A. Cdre. the Right Hon. Winston S. Churchill, Hon. Commodore of No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron, A.A.F. 6. Outing for all ranks. Tea at the Swan Hotel, Horning, on the Broads. 3. A. Con. Sir Harry B« turs', K.B.E..C.B., D.S.O.,D.f A.F.C., A.O.C. No. 61 Eosi Reserve Group, inspecting 615 Squadron bifore the f/y-jn THE lour Meteor squadrons which normally in-habit the hangars at Horsham St. Faith, nearNorwich, having flown away to Liibeck for their summer camp, No. 615 borrowed their quarters and moved in on August 2nd for 15 days. On August 12th there was an A.O.C.'s inspection by A.Cdre. Sir Harry Broadhurst. He was accom- panied by W/C. J. E. J. Sing, D.F.C., who is S.A.S.O. of No. 61 Group. A.V.-M. Don, Vice-chairman of the Norfolk Territorial and A.A.F. Association, was also on the dais with Station Commander W/C. F. Rosier, D.S.O., O.B.E. G/C. E. J. Smart, who was once a pilot officer in No. 613 Squadron, was also there, and Mrs. Christine Hanbury came to present a trophy for competition in the squadron in memory of her son, P/O. John Hanbury, who was the squad- ron's second war casualty. He was killed while flying a Gladiator on night operations. Air Commandant Felicity Hanbury—Queen Bee of the W.A.A.F.—is his widow. Mr. Winston Churchill, the Hon. Commodore of the squadron, sent a note regretting his inability to attend the camp, but wishing all ranks a successful and enjoy- able fornight. After the presentation, Sir Harry inspected the squadron and took the salute at a march-past. Parade- ground drill was of a high standard, and it was refresh- (Concluded on page 205.)
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