358 Squadron RAF

358 Squadron was formed on November 8, 1944 at Kolar, India.

The original crews were mainly from the 1673 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU).

It flew its first (and only) bombing mission on Jan. 13, 1945. It was then assigned to "Special Duties" (SD). It dropped agents and supplies behind the enemy lines, and after VJ day, supplies to POW camps.

It was disbanded on Nov. 21, 1945.

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Transcripts of Operational Records

Most of the transcripts of the form 540's and 541's have been done -- but they still are at a very "preliminary stage"; as typed with few corrections to the transcripts. The transcripts are based on the records held by the National Archives, Kew. The records for 358 Squadron are in Air 27/ 1765 to 1769.
It should be noted that there are many inconsistencies in the spelling of name, initials and service numbers in the original records. The discrepancies are so numerous, it is considered impossible to correct these.

November 1944, Form 540

December 1944, Form 540

January 1945, Form 540

January 1945, Form 541

February 1945, Form 540

February 1945, Form 541

March 1945, Form 540

March 1945, Form 541

April 1945, Form 540

April 1945, Form 541

May 1945, Form 540

May 1945, Form 541

June 1945, Form 540

June 1945, Form 541

July 1945, Form 540
July 1945, Form 541

August 1945, Form 540

August 1945, Form 541

September 1945, Form 540

September 1945, Form 541

October 1945, Form 540

October 1945, Form 541

November 1945, Form 540

November 1945, Form 541

 

 

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