Anyone good with old/defunct ATC Squadrons.
 

All, Trying to find out some info on 1356 Squadron ATC active at least during WWII. I believe it was based at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. I've looking to confirm the above any any other details anyone might know. Cheers // HT

It might be worth asking here.

YS

HQAC have always made it quite clear to squadrons that they do not keep historical records of them, so please don't ask.
I would suggest the local paper at Bourton might be a good place to start.
Now if it had been 1365 (Aylesbury) and not 1356, I could have helped!
My 'original' squadron was 2204 (Chesham) Sqdn which was originally 2204 (Germains School) Sqdn and we had a trophy dated 1948 which indicated that the local squadron was originally 1414 (Chesham and Amersham) Sqdn, so there could have been a post war re-numbering of squadrons.

HighTow, Chevron has made a good point with local papers. Would also suggest some of the local social media sites if you have one for the area. Parish/Council records might be a good place as quite often the newly formed units paraded in local schools. The other point to remember is that originally a number of Flights as opposed to squadrons were formed in the local area also at local schools. For instance although Ely had its own squadron there was a flight in the Kings School in Ely and another in a nearby village. I think they were all numbered in the 600 series. PM me if you need any more help, just trying to piece together the wartime history of Ely sqn, helped a bit by the arrival of the Civilian Committee Minute book a few weeks ago from 1941- 46.

1356 Sqn ATC
 

Are you still after information about the above?
I may have something that is relevant.
John (Miller)

BL - I might be able to help with the short period 1970-72. The Cadet WO of that time is around I believe
W

He'll be a bit long in the tooth by now!!

Wander, if his initials are AH then he certainly is around. He eventually commissioned, retired from that a few years ago and is now a CI. Not many go to 50 plus years with the same squadron.

Oi who you calling long in the tooth? I was a CWO in 1971 with 2204 Sqdn.

But then Wander00 was offering to help in the period four years after the Battle of Hastings!!

Apologies, especially to AH, to who best regards