The Squadron Move to Rowley Mile, Newmarket.

The following is from the Form 540 Summary of Events.

1 November 1942 to 9 November 1942.
Movement of Squadron Headquarters to R.A.F. Satellite, Rowley Mile, Newmarket.
This movement was carried out under the Command of Squadron Leader R. S. Crawford by road in Squadron and R.A.F. Station, Mildenhall, Motor Transport.

10 November 42.
Movement of “B” Flight from Conversion Unit Oakington, to R.A.F. Satellite, Rowley Mile, Newmarket. 
Personnel moved in two main parties, an Air and Road Party. The Road party traveled with equipment in lorries and coaches provided by R.A.F. Station, Mildenhall. The Air party consisted of 7 Officers and 42 Sergeants who proceeded with aircraft following route detailed by Operations Room, R.A.F. Station, Oakington.
The Air and Road parties moved under the control of Squadron Leader Crompton and Warrant Officer Cooper, respectively.

I would imagine the aircrew were pleased to convert from the Wellington to the Stirling. This also coincided with the move to Newmarket, so many changes for both ground staff and aircrews. 

PR9205A

No. 75 Squadron Stirling, with engines running. Unknown location. CH6314

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