No. 156 Squadron RAF

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Brief History

A Squadron originally formed at the very end of WW 1, it was reformed in February 1942 at RAF Alconbury, in the Huntingdonshire area of Cambridgeshire, equipped with Wellingtons. In August 1942 it became one of the original pathfinder squadrons, converting to Avro Lancasters in January 1943. It continued in the pathfinder role until the end of the war, being based at RAF Warboys, RAF Upwood and finally its original founding base, RAF Wyton, where it disbanded on 25 Sep 1945.

Squadron personnel

• † Leslie John (Jock) Powell DFC 23 Sep - 16 Dec 1943 - KIA aerial battle over Germany.

Individual Honours (Australian personnel)

• 57 x Distinguished Flying Cross & 8 x Bars
• 6 x Distinguished Flying Medals & 1 Bar
• 1 x Conspicious Gallantry Medal