159 Squadron Operations
159 Squadron flew Liberators in both the Middle East and SEAC theatres. This page provides details of the operations while serving in India. The details are taken from copies of the official records held by the
Public Records Office, in Kew, England. (Air 27, 1060-1064),It is our intention to provide details of all 159's operations, but initially, information will be placed on this page as it is "transcribed".
Because history is made by people, it is intended that, where possible, complete crew listings will be given for each operation. Crew names are taken from Battle Orders, Sortie Reports, or the Operation Records. At times these records do not agree with each other, so the total accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The squadron records vary in detail over the period covered, and at times provide minimal details. It should be noted that the Battle Orders may be dated a day or two ahead of when the operation was carried out.
I welcome any additional details, or corrections that could be provided from personal records or recollections.
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1944 |
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January 2nd/3rd |
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January 7/8th |
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January 10/11th |
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January 16/17th |
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January 19/20th |
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January 22/23rd |
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January 31 February 1 |
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November 13, 1999