Trafford

Born during the September quarter 1925 in the Bucklow R.D. - ref: 8a/291,
the son of Frederick Dennis & Gordon Jamieson Mills (nee Frost).

His parents resided on Northenden Road, Sale.

92 Sqn adopted Spitfire Mk IXs in June 1946.  In September 1946, the
Squadron was informed of a move to an unknown destination, a week later
this was announced as Zeltweg in Austria.  The trek northwards through
breathtaking scenery proved most interesting and even the Squadron’s
horses under the fatherly eye of Flying Officer Hedger survived the
journey.
The beginning of October saw the Squadron once again resuming the normal
flying programme with a series of cross country flights to give the pilots
the opportunity of familiarising themselves with the surrounding landmarks.
 A sound knowledge was necessary owing to the proximity of the various
occupational zones and national boundaries.
During one of these flights on 9th, Flying Officer Mills did not return. 
Searches were organised and his crash was eventually located on the 11th.
He had struck a wooded hillside and was killed instantly.
During the remainder of the year, the effect of the release scheme was
reflected in the work of the Squadron and it became increasingly difficult
to maintain serviceability.  Eventually twenty five percent of the aircraft
had to be pushed to the back of the hangar.

On the 23/09/1946 the Sqn was posted to Zeltweg, Austria and was disbanded
on 30/12/1946.

Article in the 27th March 2014 edition of the Sale & Altrincham Messenger.