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Wilhelm Mohr. On World War II forces established themselves in the Maas-Rhine area further north. The operations thus continued with undiminished force, even though it was just a matter of time before Germany was forced to capitulate. Intense flying operations were performed, with heavy losses, while the ground crew contributed with all the professionalism and discipline that marks a well-tuned apparatus. B106 at Twente in the north-east of the Netherlands was to be the Wing’s last airfield. Traffic was organized so that the convoy route partly went through German areas. Naturally, this was a significant encouragement. Troublesome thoughts undoubtedly began to surface for large numbers of the personnel: What would happen when Germany capitulated What about Norway In what manner would the journey home be performed Would German forces entrench themselves Thoughts of home had been vital on many occasions. They evolved around a number of issues, many focussed on personal issues that had been suppressed due to preoccupation with work, risks and advances. Still, they were tiresome thoughts. Yet despite all, one was happy to have been able to contribute during the war, but when it was over, then what Such thoughts started to recur more frequently: Would there be fighting in Norway, and if so, what would that mean for those back home The authorities in London had been concerned by the above-mentioned issues, too. They had to focus especially on the role that Norwegian forces would play if the German forces were to entrench themselves. The results of the Government’s considerations were preparations that involved the Wing. The last day of operations for the two Norwegian squadrons on the Continent was 21 April. Thereafter followed a transfer of command and a separation of the two other squadrons, the British 66 and the Dutch 322, that had joined the Norwegian force. The Squadrons and the Norwegian ground crews were able to begin their journey as early as 24 April, and the Wing was back in England on 26 April 1945. More than eight months had passed since the transfer to the fighting zone and the Continent. A long winter lay between the embarkation and the transfer back to England. 92
132 (N) Wing’s equipment on its way to Normandy. Cleaning the weapons was an important maintenance task. Hans Olai Elveness with the cleaning rod, and Johansen seated under the aircraft. Asked to comment the picture, Mohr labelled it ’getting ready’. 93
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