The Airmen's Stories - Sgt. H Smith

Howard Smith joined the RAFVR in September 1939 as an Aircrafthand. He later remustered as an Airman u/t WOp/AG.

After completing his training he joined 235 Squadron at Bircham Newton in September 1940.

He flew his first operational sortie on the 27th, an aerodrome patrol, with P/O JA Keard as his pilot.

Smith flew his last sortie with 235 on 11th November 1940, after which there is no further mention of him in the squadron ORB.

It is known that he survived the war and was released from the RAF as a Warrant Officer.