John Searby (left, with Bennett in 1944, IWM: CH 20628) was one of the best known and most revered of the Pathfinder squadron and station commanders. According to the dates in Bennett’s book Pathfinder, he was: CO of 83 Squadron… Read More ›
Leadership
Air Staff at PFF HQ, squadron and station commanders, leaders (e.g Gunnery Leader)
Harris, Bennett & Flying Boats
An article about Harris and Bennett at Pembroke Dock in the early 1930s …
Being Proud of One’s Country
I was flicking through Donald Bennett’s autobiography Pathfinder yesterday, and came upon this passage, which seemed strangely reminiscent of a certain situation in the British Parliament today. Bennett is writing of the time that, having resigned from the Air Force,… Read More ›