In this section, there are a number of short articles relating to the Spitfire / Hurricane / Lysander era. Please click on the photographs below to access the articles.
Click on the picture on the left to view a gallery of photographs of Ted Thompson’s service with 208 Squadron and the Spitfire in Italy and Palestine between 1945 and 1946.
Wing Commander Donald Perrens DSO
Click on the picture on the right to read a shortened extract from the biography of Donald Perrens, written by Dennis Sawden, who kindly gave permission for it to be reproduced in the 2016 Association Newsletter. The photograph depicts Donald (on the right) with his Spitfire.
Sid Jefford - In Memoriam
Sid Jefford, who passed away on Christmas Day 2016 was a great colleague to all members of the 208 Squadron Association and a superb link to one of the most illustrious chapters of the Squadron's history. He was one of the key mentors on the Committee and a great source of advice and knowledge. He represented the ground crew in superlative fashion and set a fine example in terms of spirit and commitment. Click on his photograph to read his obituary.
