466 Squadron

RAF Driffield and RAF Leconfield, 1942 - 1945

 

Hi, my name is John and welcome to my web site. The idea behind this site was initially to remember seven men (in LV827 ) amongst many thousands in WW2 who believed in freedom and peace and paid the ultimate cost. This quest was started after finding that a distant relative of mine was on-board this aircraft when it was lost.

Since starting this site I have included :-

All the aircraft who have lost one or more crew members,

Memorial Page for all those that died whilst serving with the Squadron and a picture of the headstone where available,

A - Z listing of ALL aircrew members who were mentioned in the 466 Squadron Operations Record Book,

List of all the missions that the squadron were involved in,

These can be accessed from the links below.

This web-site was last UPDATED on 17th January 2012

   
 

The aircraft operated by 466 Squadron,

if there is a photo of the particular aircraft then this is indicated with a camera icon next to the number :-

Vickers Wellington X, operated between 1942 and September 1943 by 466 squadron.

Crew losses occured in the following 466 Squadron Wellington X's :-

HE150, HE152, HE153, HE154, HE155, HE164, HE212, HE326, HE368, HE376, HE386, HE391, HE397, HE410, HE471, HE501, HE506, HE530, HE531, HF481, HF544, HF569, HF601, HZ256, HZ270, HZ530, HZ531, HZ580, LN288, LN292, LN442, MS473, MS494,

 

 

Handley Page Halifax II operated at the end of 1943 by 466 squadron.

Crew losses occured in the following 466 Squadron Halifax II :-

DT559

 

 

Handley Page Halifax III operated from the end of 1943 until the end of hostilities by 466 squadron.

Crew losses occured in the following 466 Squadron Halifax III's :-

HX231, HX233, HX236, HX242, HX243, HX267, HX271, HX273, HX274, HX278, HX293, HX294, HX296, HX312, HX337, HX345, LV781, LV826 , LV827, LV833 , LV875, LV900, LV919, LV936 , LV949, LV956, LW116, LW172 , LW369, LW372, LW521, MZ283, MZ299, MZ305, MZ368, MZ402, MZ915, NP968, NP969, NP975, NR132, NR179

 

 
The following pages provide further details, click on the pictures to access
 
 

List of the Missions and the aircraft involved from 466 Squadron.

 

 

 

 

 

 
       
  The Memorial List, a complete list of the aircrew who lost their lives whilst operating with 466 Squadron, along with links to details of their last flight and burial details where known.  
 
  A - Z listing of all flight crew who's name appear in the 466 Operations Record Book along with a picture if available, their service numbers and the amount of times they were mentioned.  
 
  • Links:- the following web sites have either helped provide information or have a similar interest :-
 
 

If you have anything to add or talk about concerning a crew or the Squadron then please

contact me on the address below,

halifaxlv827@yahoo.co.uk