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    War Diary: 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment - 1 Wing

    Month and year: June 1944

    The 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment June 1944 war diary mentions mentions that some crews are taking part in operation Neptune with all other crews standing by for the next operation.

    National Archive Reference: WO 171/1234

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    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    Base6 Jun 44Operation 'NEPTUNE' see attached Appendices.
    8 Jun 44All crews not taking part in Operation 'NEPTUNE' ordered to stand by for
    next operation.
    Page 2 of 2
    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    Base23 Jun 44Capt. Leschallas 53754 is granted the local rank of Major w.e.f. 30 Apr 44.
    Lieut. F.L. Futter 26166 is appointed Squadron Adjutant 'B' Squadron vice
    Lieut. G.E. Stilton 156218 w.e.f. 4 Jun 44.
    Lieut. N. Baxter 172126 is appointed Squadron Adjutant 'D' Squadron vice
    Liout. K.E. Strathern 99754 w.e.f. 4 Jun 44.
    Lieut. G.E. Stilton is appointed Squadron I.O. 'B' Squadron vice Lieut.
    D.G. Anderson 123868 w.e.f. 21 Jun 44.
    Major E.H. Leschallas 53754 is appointed to Command No.25 Flight w.e.f.
    1 May 44.

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