The Operational Diary of Number 10 Squadron Air Delivery Unit (ADU)

Unearthed RAF log book reveals secrets of World War II's forgotten heroes


The Operational Diary of Number 10 Squadron Air Delivery Unit (ADU) of the RAF chronicles its actions from April to July 1944 at a time when the Allies were gearing up for the D-Day invasion of France.

The incredible 78-year-old document charts the day-to-day activities of a vital section of the RAF which was pivotal to the successful war effort.

 

The auctioneers entry for the diary and their entry includes:

Link: ps://www.mullocksauctions.co.uk/lot-769659-wwii_original_operation_diary_number.html?p=73

 

Errr..... No.1 Overseas Aircraft Delivery Unit not No.10 ADU and Amy Johnson was ATA (BOAC civil contract First Officer), flying with Ferry Pilot Pool.

Ross

 

Possibly the auctioneers hope to get a good commission, by using the Amy Johnson aspect.

 

Love how it was "discovered in a private library at an estate in Shropshire, in the English Midlands adjacent to Wales..."