| Description | Includes service records in alphabetical binders c.1940s-2000s, nominal roll and written crew lists binder nd. [early 21st century], aircraft losses files [1942-1944], Prisoners of War file 2003, 158 Squadron and Luftwaffe data copy file 2003, printed sources relating to operations [1940s]-2012, crew photographs file [1942-1945], photographs and albums [1940s]-2012, 'Lissett Airfield Wind Farm: 158 Squadron Reunion and Site Tour' brochure 2008, Squadron memorial visitors books [2009]-2012, publications relating to the Royal Air Force during the Second World War [1944]-2012, East Riding Constabulary Police Constable's Journal for E Gray 1942-1943, Second World War casualty records in alphabetical binders [1942-1945], 158 Squadron Association records and correspondence files [1940s]-2018. |
| AdminHistory | The Squadron reformed at RAF Driffield on 14 February 1942, via the renumbering of No. 104 Squadron which was equipped with the Vickers Wellington medium bomber. 158 Squadron used these bombers on night raids to Germany and occupied France. The Squadron re-equipped in June 1942 with the Halifax B.Mk.II heavy bombers and moved to RAF East Moor. On 6 November 1942 the Squadron moved to RAF Rufforth and this was followed by a move to RAF Lissett on 28 February 1943. The Squadron in January 1944 had re-equipped with the Halifax B.Mk.III and the Squadron's 'C' flight was used to form No. 640 Squadron at Leconfield.
The 158 Squadron Association was formed in the 1970s largely as a result of the efforts of Henry Victor Taylor DFC. The Association adopted its present title in Mar 1990. |