Fool's Errand?

[Lizzielogs]

Hi,
I think this is absolutely a non starter but here it goes.
I am trying to trace a Leonard Thomas Taylor to get some rather nice war drawings and diaries back to his family if possible, all I have is that his paperwork says he was in Gambia 1941 and his drawings show the 200 general Reconnaissance squadron logos.
That's it - that's all I've got - any ideas anyone please??

Many thanks Lizzielogs

[Drew5233]

Can you post a image of the Logo? I've never heard of that unit before and I do a lot of research on the Recce Regiment for a chap in Australia.

[Jebber]

 Royal Air Force, not Army

You can find this and more  by Googling

Title: Squadron Histories; 200 Squadron - 282 Squadron

200 Squadron, Bathurst
On 25 May 1941, No.200 reformed at Bircham Newton from a Nucleus supplied by No.206 and its ground echelon left a few days later for West Africa. Seven Hudsons left on 12 June to fly to Gambia and on arrival at Gibraltar, four of these provided an escort for forty-eight Hurricanes flown off the carriers 'Ark Royal' and 'Victorious' to Malta. The first five Hudsons arrived at Jeswang on 18 June and began anti-submarine patrols and convoy escort duties on 30 June. In July 1943, the squadron converted to Liberators, beginning patrols with these on 11 August. No.200 was transferred to India on 28 April. In April 1945 the squadron was transferred to special duties and for a few weeks flew supply-dropping missions to guerilla bands in Burma before being renumbered 8 Squadron on 15 May 1945.

[Lizzielogs]

Thank you both for your comments, I am trying to get the images scanned and sent to me, Will post asap

Regards
Lizzielogs
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[Lizzielogs]

Here we go!