The squadron operated as a light, day bomber squadron throughout 1930
Stationed at:
- Bircham Newton (Norfolk)
Role
- Light, day bomber squadron for despatch overseas in times of emergency, in support of the RAF’s role in maintaining law and order in overseas territories
Command
- Wessex Bombing Area, Air Defence of Great Britain (ADGB)
Squadron Command
- Commanding Officer
- Squadron Leader BE Harrison
Strength
- Air Crew
- Commissioned Officers
- Non Commissioned Air Crew
- Ground Personnel
- Commissioned Officers
- Non Commissioned Other Ranks
Activities
Air Crew
- Ground Training
- Flying Training
- Ongoing checks and assessments
- Cross Country, Bombing, Air Defence and Fighter Affiliation Exercises
- Camera Obscura (March and April 1930)
- Fighter Affiliation Exercises [Duxford] (May 1930)
- Fighting Area Tactical Exercises (May 1930)
- ADGB Exercise [Upper Heyford] (August 1930)
- Armament Training (live bombing / firing practice at one of the Armament Training Camps)
- Catfoss (August 1930)
- Porton (April and May 1930)
- Displays (to ensure ongoing public awareness of the need for a highly trained, efficient air force during peacetime)
- Hendon (June 1930)
- Andover (June 1930)
Ground Personnel
- Daily servicing, ongoing maintenance and scheduled servicing of squadron aircraft and equipment
- Other squadron related technical and administrative duties (such as Logistics, Air Operations Support, Intelligence, Administration and Personnel / Medical support)
Events
Squadron aircraft practicing for RAF Display (incl. J9797, J9800, J9820 and J 9822]
Squadron aircraft at the 1930 Royal Pageant, Hendon (Source: British Pathe)
Aircraft
The squadron was equipped with the following aircraft types (from its own establishment):
FAIREY IIIF
Profile © Malcolm Barrass
The following page identifies the serial numbers of the aircraft that were on charge of No. 35 Squadron during 1930, along with details of known losses and incidents:
