Squadron Dispatch

Archival Research & Updates

Preserving the logbooks, flight paths, and personal histories of 100 Squadron, with particular focus on the dead reckoning calculations of WWII navigators like Arthur William Dack.

Archival monochrome photograph, high-contrast dramatic lighting, close-up of a vintage 1940s RAF navigator desk with a detailed flight map, brass compass, and open logbook under a soft warm lamp.
Archival monochrome photograph, high-contrast dramatic lighting, close-up of a vintage 1940s RAF navigator desk with a detailed flight map, brass compass, and open logbook under a soft warm lamp.
Archival monochrome photograph, vintage film grain, wide atmospheric shot of a grass airfield at dusk, the dark silhouette of a Lancaster bomber resting under a dramatic overcast sky.
Archival monochrome photograph, vintage film grain, wide atmospheric shot of a grass airfield at dusk, the dark silhouette of a Lancaster bomber resting under a dramatic overcast sky.
Latest Findings

Recent Historical Dispatches

Archival Log
Association

Late-War Navigation Methods

Autumn Memorial Gathering

Archival teams have unsealed flight logs detailing the radar-countermeasure runs of 1945. These documents reveal the extreme precision required of navigators during midnight operations.

The annual squadron association gathering is scheduled for autumn at the heritage center. Descendants and researchers will assemble to honor the enduring legacy of the aircrews.

Purchase Volume
Essential Reading

Navigational Literature

The Navigator's Log

Bomber Command Chronicles

An intimate look at the mathematical precision and quiet courage of Lancaster navigators guiding heavy bombers through hostile European skies.

A comprehensive anthology of 100 Squadron operations, compiling personal diaries, official records, and tactical maps from the air campaign.

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Contribute to the Archive

If your family holds logbooks, photographs, or personal records of 100 Squadron veterans, please contact our archival team to preserve their memory.