In this section, there are a number of short articles and other links relating to the 1916 - 1939 era. Please click on the photographs below to access the articles.
In addition to the above, David Estall has also very kindly shared many of the appendices to the Squadron's Operational Record Book from January 1938 to December 1940, including Operation and Movement Orders for exercises and deployments, and Daily Operational Reports from wartime missions. Click on the picture on the left to read these fascinating historical documents.
Operational Record Book 1927-39
In his research into his great uncle Percy's service history, David Estall amassed a great deal of operational records from the period 1927 To 1940, which he has also generously shared with the Association. Click on the picture on the right to read excerpts from the Squadron's Operational Record Book from March 1927 to December 1939.
Percy Estall
The Association is indebted to David Estall for his detailed research into the life of his great uncle, Percy Estall, who served with 208 Squadron as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner in the Atlas - Audax era from January 1933 to April 1938. Click on Percy’s picture on the left to read this fascinating account.
