Ludlow-Hewitt was appointed Inspector-General of the RAF on 4 Apr 1940.
George Venn was appointed SASO, HQ No 203 Group on 9 Dec 1940: it was a (Maintenance) Group which was formed on 17 August 1940 from HQ RAF Sudan.
Beaufort W6518 was one of two Beauforts shot down by flak on 23 June 1942 whilst in service with 39 Sqn. off the coast of Punta Silo when attacking shipping.
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In February & March 1942, Lydall was the C.O. of 272 Squadron.
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