Looking for info on NZ 439047 Rex Keith Garnham

[robstuart]

I'm looking for more info on the wartime service of NZ 439047 Rex Keith Garnham. Here's what I know already:

-Born 3 November 1921

-Joined RNZAF in September 1939

-Joined 11 Squadron RAF in the Western Desert by November 1941, as a sergeant pilot. 11 Sqn was equipped with the Blenheim IV

-Moved to Ceylon with 11 Sqn in March 1942

-Flew one of the nine 11 Sqn aircraft which attacked Japanese aircraft carrier task force off Ceylon on 9 April 1942. His was one of the four Blenheims which survived.

-Commissioned in July 1943

-Promoted to flying officer in January 1944

The additional info I'm looking for are the dates and locations of his:

-ITS
-EFTS
-SFTS
-OTU 

I'd be grateful if anyone could provide any of the info I'm looking for, or suggest where I might find it.

Many thanks,

Rob 

[Dave Homewood]

Rob, I have had an email from Rex's daughter. I will send you an email and put you two in touch.

[davidd]

Have an idea I answered a thread on this man less than a year ago!

[errolmartyn]

Rob,
He was one of 45 pilots who embarked on the 'Monowai' for Britain and attachment to the RAF as a pilot about 27 Mar 41.
Presume you have requested a free copy of his service record from Personnel Records, New Zealand Defence Force via their website?
Errol

[Dave Homewood]

Nov 7, 2022 10:13:26 GMT 12 davidd said:

Have an idea I answered a thread on this man less than a year ago!

David messaged me to say he remembers it was on the RAF Commands board that he answered this query:
www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?29361-Looking-for-info-on-NZ-439047-Rex-Keith-Garnham