Callsigns and Identification:
Metfield: ‘Boyhood’
Raydon (from April 22, 1944): ‘Cockle’
A Group Leader: ‘Slybird’ and then ‘Jonah’ from April 22, 1944.
B Group Leader: ‘Keylock’
C Group Leader: ‘Muffin’
Group Commanders
Air Executive Officers
Maj. William H. Schwartz circa October 1942 – December 1942
Maj. Glenn E. Duncan circa December 1942 – November 25, 1943
Lt Col. Ben Rimerman November 25, 1943 – July 7, 1944
Lt Col. William B. Bailey July 7, 1944 – September 9, 1945
In addition to providing overall command, Group Headquarters fulfilled several other operational duties with a small number of pilots assigned. The main responsibilities were S-3 Operations, Personnel Equipment, Air Sea Rescue and Photographic/Gunnery Officer. Assigned pilots would organise missions at the Group level, but also monitor and report on activity in the Squadrons. They remained assigned to their original Squadrons for administrative purposes and their aircraft continued to be maintained in these units.
A WONDERUL GROUP OF MEN—LOVED THEM ALL