Our squadron is located on the site of a former Naval Air Station, whilst doing some research on the history of the airfield site I found some pictures of ATC cadets visiting the station dated 1942. They appear to be cadets from 940 Squadron. It doesn’t look like this squadron number is still in use - can anyone shed some light on where they were from?
MB
It’s hard to tell from the badge numbers if it is 940? I can see a 40, but the first number is unclear.
There is a 40F squadron which is Maidstone.
It’s definitely 940, original is better quality.
MB
That would be 940 (Cowdenbeath) Squadron. Can’t find a huge amount about them but will post back if I do.
Apparently they came second in a 'Plane Recognition Contest in 1943
In 1950 they are reported as being 941 (Cowdenbeath) here and here
That fits with the location as the pictures were taken at RNAS Donibristle (HMS Merlin) in Fife. Can’t view your links as they require a subscription but thanks for digging that out.
MB
That’s interesting as I know a lot of Glasgow units went to local RNAS’s during the same period on camps. 1 sqn went to Macrahanish, where cadets went flying In Fairey Fulmars in the rear gunners seat.
The pilot was being instructed on deck landings onto a carrier based on the Clyde at the time… now that’s proper AEF 
