F/O H Henn J/90055

**ian94avenge** · 24th January 2022, 13:14

Could anyone help with additional data for the above Canadian who flew ops early 1945 to end of war in Europe. I have detail of his ops with 101 squadron but from his rank suspect he could have served elsewhere prior to joining 101 sqdn.
His Christian name and home town would be useful too.
Thanks in advance.
Ian

**alieneyes** · 24th January 2022, 16:39

Ian,

Howard "Howie" Harold Henn born Wilkie, Saskatchewan 11 July 1923, d. Victoria, British Columbia 25 May 1997.

I have his service file but only up to war's end. He re-enlisted and served until 1968. I'll dig it up later today and edit in his postings.

Regards,

Dave

**ian94avenge** · 24th January 2022, 19:02

Hello Dave,
That's great and just the ticket, look forward to your further input.
Ian

**vrajm** · 25th January 2022, 16:50

Hi,

http://www.shearwateraviationmuseum....peril.htm#Henn

Regards

Mojmir

**alieneyes** · 26th January 2022, 02:20

Ian,

Enlisted Vancouver BC 10 November 1941 R138449

There's a typed note from him in the file which gives all his military service.

16 August 1940 - 9 November 1941 Pte 3rd Canadian Scottish Regiment
10 November 1941 - 1 October 1945 F/O Royal Canadian Air Force
21 October 1948 - 20 October 1954 F/Lt Royal Canadian Air Force
06 April 1955 - 06 April 1958 Lieutenant (P) Royal Canadian Navy

His second time in the RCAF he wore the number 12944; his RCN number was O-32436

Movements

No. 4 SFTS Saskatoon (Course 64) 12 Sep 1942 - 29 Dec 1942
No. 2 Wireless School Calgary (Staff) 15 Jan 1943 - 10 Dec 1943
No. 7 SFTS McLeod (Refresher) 10 Dec 1943 - 15 Feb 1944
"Y"Depot Halifax 28 February 1944
Embarked Halifax 30 March 1944
Disembarked UK 7 April 1944
Intake C200 to No. 3 PRC Bournemouth 8 April 1944
No. 21 (P)AFU 25 April 1944
No. 18 OTU 4 July 1944
No. 11 Base (likely No. 1667 HCU) for conversion
No. 7 Group and No. 71 Base for training wef 5 Nov 1944.
No. 101 Squadron 25 November 1944

According to the OC 101 he completed 32 operations between November 1944 and May 1945.

Posted to RAF Rufforth 26 June to 2 July 1945
Posted to RAF Dishforth 2 July 1945
Posted to "R" Depot 31 July 1945 for repatriation to Canada

Regards,

Dave

**ian94avenge** · 26th January 2022, 20:08

Hello Mojmir,
Many thanks for the interesting link.
Regards,
Ian

**ian94avenge** · 26th January 2022, 20:52

Dave,
Excellent, thats really useful information.
I did reply to yr PM but could not find my message and fear it did not go, I am partially sighted and sometimes struggle to tick all the boxes.
Cheers, Ian