The 30 Squadron and Servicing Unit RNZAF

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2008
Newsletter No. 56
February-March 2008		 Newsletter No. 57
June 2008

Newsletter No. 58
2008

 Letter From
Niels Jenson
Newsletter No. 59
2008		 Newsletter No. 60
2008		    

 

 

2008

Issue No. 56
February-March 2008

 

 

Issue No. 57
June 2008

 

The above Operations Record Book page reads:

Place
Date
Time
Summary of Events

Bougainville

 

 

 

 

 

 

17/3/1944

 

 

 

 

 

 
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The Camp
In the event of a Japanese break though on the perimeter this unit will be required by the American Authorities to man a section of the third line of defence. The unit has been divided into 5 platoons, namely three line platoons, a reserve and a Headquarters. On the alarm being given all personnel are to report fully equipped to their assembly points, receive an issue of ammunition and field rations, and take up their positions in the line. A maintenance party has been detailed, which in the event of an alarm will e required to get 30 Squadron aircraft away.

Bougainville

 

 

 

 

 

18/3/1944

 

 

 

 

 
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The Japanese broke through American lines during the night and advanced 300 yards. Rifle bullets landed in the tent lines and a number of shells exploded near the camp. American tanks went in this morning and cleaned out the Japs from their advanced position. A number of Armourers have been attached to an American TBF squadron in order that they may gain experience of the duties required of them when No. 30 Squadron arrives. The ship is still "off limits" and all ranks are busy handling equipment, digging foxholes and improving the camp.

 

The above Operations Record Book page reads:

Place
Date
Time
Summary of Events

Bougainville

 

19/3/1944

 
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A further air raid was experienced during the night but no bombs were dropped

Bougainville

 

 

 

 

 

22/3/1944

 

 

 

 

 
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The Japanese shelled the ship at 07.15 hours this morning. Although no shells fell in this unit's camp quatities of splinters landed in the lines. Two shells landed in 25 Servicing Unit's tent lines demolishing, damaging a number of others and wounding their Squadron Warrant Officer, Flight Sergeant White. As from today unit personnel are permitted on the ship and a start has been made erecting tents and equipping the technical sections in the revetment areas.
Bougainville
24/3/1944
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17 of No. 30 Squadron's aircraft arrived from Espiritu Santo. The aircrew are accommodated at MAG 24 camp, and the unit is required to supply personnel to assist in the MAG 24 Mess.
Bougainville
25/3/1944
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12 aircraft were prepared for operations against the Japanese positions in the Bougainville area. All aircraft returned undamaged. This is the first time No. 30 Squadron has been engaged in operations.
Bougainville
26/3/1944
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A Japanese attack is expected tonight and in the

 

The above Operations Record Book page reads:

Place
Date
Time
Summary of Events

Bougainville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26/3/1944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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event of an break through the unit will be required to take up new positions on the third defence line. The new positions are further to the North than those originally assigned to the unit.It is the sincere hope of all personnel that it will not be necessary to occupy these positions.

7 aircraft were prepared for the squadron's first major strike against the Japanese air strip at Kavieng, new Ireland. Squadron Leader Hartshorn's aircraft received serious damage to the starboard wing from a 40mm AA shell. It was left at Green Island for repair.

The establishment of armourers is proving most inadequate for the conditions under which the unit is required to operate in this area. The frequent changes of bomb load at short notice is throwing a lot of extra work on the Armament Section. An increase in establishment of 1 Corporal and 15 AC's Armourers is being requested.

A tropical downpour which commenced at 16.30 hours today flooded out the camp area.

Bougainville

 

 

 

27/3/1944

 

 

 
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The expected attack last night did not eventuate as the enemy plans were apparently upset by an exceptional heavy barrage from the American artillery. As the danger from enemy shells is no longer very great, airmen are now permitted to eat their meals in the...

 

 

 

Issue No. 58
June - July 2008

 

Letter From Niels Jenson to Wally Ingham
Supplementary to Issue 58

 

Issue No. 59
August - September 2008

 

Issue No. 60
December 2008

 

 


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