‘Alle hens’ van 320 Squadron- All hands of 320 squadron
The Dutch author Nico Geldhof concludes in this very recently released book the story of Dutch 320 Squadron during the second world war. In his previous two volumes he has given extremely detailed information on the aircraft and equipment (Vol.1) and on military operations (Vol.2).
In this last part of this impressive ‘triliology’ the author gives a detailed account on all people who were involved in 320 squadron (and the earlier 311 squadron). Other that the two preceding volumes, it is no reading stuff for a rainy day since it only gives lists of names and listings of other relevant details. As such, the book must strictly be regarded as a pure historical reference work!
Details are given in the following chapters:
-Crew list of 320 squadron over the period 1 June 1940 until end of May 1945
-Commanders of 311/320 squadron over this period
-Flight crew members of Dutch nationality assigned to the flying service
-Overview of Belgian, British and Commonwealth crew members at 320 squadron
-Personnel of 320 having a non-flying status
-RAF technical and ground personnel being part of 320 squadron
-Crew members during the Mosquito conversion training at RAF stations Croft and Middleton St. George
-‘Roll of honour’
-Number of operational flight hours
-Medals given to personnel of 320 squadron
-Daily orders
-Details from 320 squadron guest book
-Overview of all aircraft types assigned to 320 squadron
-A very detailed register on all names
-Comparison of ranks
The book is illustrated with many photos of personnel both from public and private sources. All three volumes in total contain some 1100 pages on the history of this squadron during the second world war. As such we must regard it as the ultimate series of books on this subject! Just like the other two volumes, also this book is written in the Dutch language.
Book details:
Title: ‘Alle hens’ van 320 squadron
Author: Nico Geldhof
Publisher: Geromy B.V., Gageldijk 83- P.O. Box 1040, 3600 BA Maarssen -The Netherlands
Details: A4 size, hard cover, 148 pages with many black and white photos
Website: www.geromy.nl
ISBN: not given
Price: EURO 29.50 (excluding shipment costs)
Nico Braas
Sample publication is provided by publisher.
i have a good friend who was in the 320 sqdn,he would like copies of these books he also has 2 large photo albums of his time with 320 his name is henry murrell air -mechanic.he is also looking forward to going back to holland this year to see and meet old comrades at his old airfield .he went in 2005 and sat in a mitchell,but going back to the airfield in brussels is his main aim .im sure henry would let you have photos from his collection if you would like them.
Aviodrome Museum at Lelystad or Military Luchtmacht Museum (MLM)at Soesterberg/Kamp van Zeist are always interested in such rare and unknown photobooks. You may contact them for scanning the photos you mention.
All 3 books on 320 Sq from Nico Geldhof are still available at the publisher (see http://www.geromy.nl).
Would love to get ahold of a copy of this book. My grandfather passed recently and I cannot find any information on the 320. Just too bad I don’t speak or read Dutch. Guess this will prompt me to work on it.
If anyone has any up to date listings of where to procure this book let me know. Thanks
Hi,
I am trying to find my fathers war record, I think he may have flown with 320 Squadron. He was Scottish but I have been told he flew with the Dutch. He was a Navigator / Bomber.
If anyone can help me find the info I would be very grateful.
I can be e-mailed with the info that I know. I have a photo album from my father with photos of the crew & planes as well as photos from the air.
Thank you .
I am also trying to find information about 320 squadron, my late dad, john Bennett Crawford, served with the RAF, I have photo with the ground crew, 91 FSP SERVICING, Eindhoven Holland BLA 31/03/1945, My dad lived in Glasgow, and it was not untill an old aunt died, that I found out about these things, I was 12 when he died in 1964, I also have a letter from the dutch government, “Certicate of Good Service” for my dad, but nobody can tell me much about it, POPPY SCOTLAND, can only say that the letter is a rare thing., somany info you would like to share, would be much appreciated. I live in Rutherglen, outside of Glasgow, thanks Tracey