92 Squadron, form 540
The RAF Form 540, also known as the "Summary of Events" in an Operations Record Book (ORB), is a historical record that provides a brief narrative of a unit's activities, such as operations, official visits, and special events. It was designed to create a consistent way for all RAF units, including squadrons and headquarters, to document their history during both wartime and peacetime.
The original 92 Squadron Form 540 covering the years 1939 to 1958 was still kept on the squadron in the 1970s and was used extensively in the writing of this book. In the 1990s it was rescued from a skip and handed to Richy Brawn who had it for many years before passing it to Simon Morris. Thanks to Richy and his wife Denise, Simon was able to add more detail to the history of those years. The entries have been typed out, below, exactly as they were written, except that the day of the week has been added for each date, in case anyone was wondering! (you may need to click on the F540 menu twice to reveal the sub menus)