Wilhelm Mohr

PART I – The Contribution of the Norwegian Air Forces
operation using 4-engined Liberators transported 1,576 persons who
had already been earmarked in Sweden for service in the Norwegian
forces in the UK.
Closing Remarks
A summary of this paper is set out in the opening paragraphs.
Operational command by the RAF provided an effective and harmonious
structure in which Norwegian fighting units and individuals
could fulfil their aspirations, together with members of other Allied
forces. It was marked by a friendly spirit, fairness and recognition of
merit, appreciated by flying and ground crew alike. In the higher echelons
of control – Norwegian Air Forces HQ in London and the Air
Ministry – relations were sometimes more difficult, because political
considerations, joint military planning and economic questions could
complicate the use of Norwegian forces within the overall Allied war
aims. Frank and open discussions, helped in my view by the generous
attitude of the RAF, maintained a constructive atmosphere for solving
any problems that arose. In this the traditionally close ties between our
two countries may have played their part, as certainly did the performance
of our fighting elements.
In a message to the Norwegian Air Force at the end of the war the RAF
Air Council finished
… when your aircrews return to their own land, they will carry with them the
good wishes and warm friendship of the Royal Air Force who earnestly hope
that the links which have bound our two air forces in adversity and war will
be maintained and developed in peace.
It is noted that it was not only the common cause and the sharing that
had cemented our air forces. For the Norwegians in exile the RAF
stations became their true home. This again led many close and lasting
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