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<strong>Wilhelm</strong> <strong>Mohr</strong>. On World War II of the squadron HQ; «B» flight to be located at Akureyri to the north, and «C» flight at Budareyri on the east coast. «C» flight in particular suffered from extreme weather conditions as well as the difficulties of the surrounding steep and mountainous terrain. From the beginning 330 (N) sqdn concentrated primarily on the Battle of the Atlantic. After the Soviet Union had come into the war in July 1941, the defence of convoys to and from Murmansk made Iceland even more important. «B» and «C» flights were well situated to combat German air reconnaissance that would alert their submarines, and to do extensive escort duties. «A» and «B» flights could cover the Denmark Strait in particular for the same purpose and were also able to attack surface ships and submarines heading for the Atlantic. By the end of 1941, 330 Squadron numbered a total of 309 persons, 25 of whom were British who were in the main to cater for communications and intelligence. The Northrop aircraft stood up remarkably well under the most severe conditions of Icelandic climate and winter darkness, though it soon became evident from the tasks allotted that longer range and better armoury were required, and that two engines, de-icing equipment and better navigation facilities would be most desirable. Therefore in June 1942 Coastal Command provided two Consolidated Catalina for the squadron on loan, and by July-August a further three were added. These were also required because by this time the Northrop strength had been reduced by losses to 13. The personnel strength of the squadron was adjusted accordingly. In mid-1942, after about a year of operations the squadron on Iceland had accomplished about 7,500 flying hours, and conducted 246 submarine searches, 379 convoy escorts, 250 reconnaissance flights and 18 ambulance flights. 15 submarines were detected and forced to submerge; 9 were attacked of which 7 sustained damages. 8 reconnaissance aircraft were engaged and damaged. The squadron’s losses amounted to 10 Northrops and 2 Catalinas, with altogether 21 aircrew personnel. Not only were the aircrew’s operational tasks affected by the extreme hazards of the weather. It also posed exceedingly harsh conditions for 44
PART I – The Contribution of the Norwegian Air Forces the aircraft servicing personnel, who to a large extent had to work outside on small tenders day and night. In both respects the squadron received full credit from the RAF. 45
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