BREIGHTON
460 Squadron was originally a Wellington Squadron when it was formed around a nucleus of one flight from No. 458 Squadron on 15 November 1941 at Molesworth, Huntingdonshire as part of No. 8 Bomber group.
On 4 January 1942 No. 460 Squadron moved to Breighton in East Riding under 1 Group. Breighton was an outstation attached to Holme-on-Spalding Moor.
The Commanding Officer for the new Squadron was Wing Commander A.L.G. Hubbard, DSO, DFC, 40050 RAF, 267508.
Clarrie Taylor, an ex Navigator of 460 Squadron told me the following about Breighton in a letter on 29 January 1997:-
Breighton was only a very small village - a pub, a shop and a water pump - about 17 miles south of York. The closest large village was Howden which was the venue for the dances etc - (12 miles away). On many occasions when "Ops" were cancelled, a "Bus to York" was put on, Doc …..?....., the driver got 2/- each to stay sober to drive us home!!! The main attractions in York were 1. Betty's Bar, 2. The Half Moon and then the dance at the Guild Hall.I sound like a real drunk but I was teetotal but enjoyed dancing and until this last bout of sickness have been a competition dancer.
The station Commander - Group Captain Crummie RAF was a wonderful man. Stood no nonsense from his men but also had no time for bull.
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