5027DH.82 Queen Bee Prototype (Gipsy Major #5140)K3584 Ordered 8.2.33 (As Special Moth

DH82 Queen Bee

5027DH.82 Queen Bee prototype (Gipsy Major #5140)K3584 ordered 8.2.33 (as "Special Moth" against AM Contract No.232902/33). Delivered to RAE 26.4.33; fitted with floats and flight tested 11.5.33. Returned to DH for mods 28.4.34. Soc 7.2.35.

5038Queen Bee K3597[Gipsy Major #5302] ordered 8.33 (Contract No.262684/33) and dd RAE Farnborough 17.10.33; coded “2”. Damaged in trials Mountbatten, Plymouth 1.34. To DH and to spares and parts used in K4293. Soc 14.3.34.

5039Queen Bee K3598[Gipsy Major #5303] ordered 8.33 (Contract No.262684/33) and dd RAE Farnborough 20.10.33; coded “3”. To Lee-on-Solent 12.12.33 for control and catapult trials. To Packing Depot, Sealand 10.4.34. To Hal Far, Malta 2.5.34; op by 1 Gunnery Co-operation Flight, Calafrana 5.34. To RAE Farnborough 29.8.34. To Packing Depot 25.10.34. To School of Naval Co-operation 21.12.34. To St Lucia, West Indies 1.35; returned to DH 22.3.35. To RAE Farnborough 2.9.35. To 1 Gunnery Co-operation Flt, Gibraltar 7.3.36. Shot down off Gibraltar 17.4.36. Soc 4.6.36 (84.02 F/Hrs).

5044Queen Bee K4044[Gipsy Major #5396] to RAE Farnborough 19.2.34; coded “4”. To PD Sealand 10.4.34. To Hal Far, Malta 2.5.34 and to Gunnery Co-operation Flight, Calafrana 5.34; coded “4”. To DH 9.11.34. Ferried Hatfield-RAE Farnborough 29.5.35. To School of Naval Co-operation 12.6.35. Crashed in sea & sank 28.6.35 (or 26.8.35). Soc 26.8.35 (TFH 76.40).

5045Queen Bee K4045[Gipsy Major #5397] to RAE Farnborough 19.2.34; probably coded “5”. To PD Sealand 24.4.34; shipped to Hal Far 2.5.34 & toc 17.5.34; op Gunnery Co-operation Flt, Calafrana; coded “5”. Returned to RAE Farnborough 29.8.34; to DH 5.11.34. To School of Naval Co-operation, Lee-on-Solent 1.1.35. To A&AEE Farnborough 25.3.35. To School of Naval Co-operation 12.6.35. Crashed 26.6.35 (56.55 F/H).

5046Queen Bee K4046 [Gipsy Major #5348] to RAE Farnborough 19.2.34. To PD Sealand 24.3.34. To Gunnery Co-operation Flt, Calafrana 17.5.34; coded “6”. Returned to RAE Farnborough 29.8.34; to DH 5.11.34. To School of Naval Co-operation, Lee-on-Solent 1.1.35. To RAE 8.3.35; returned to SofNC 28.3.35. Crashed in sea off Malta (location unconfirmed?) and sank 29.5.35 (45.05 F/Hrs).

5048Queen Bee K4226[Gipsy Major #5439] dd RAE Farnborough 12.5.34. To Lee-on-Solent 25.6.34 for HMS “Archilles”. To Mountbatten, Plymouth 6.7.34. To School of Naval Co-Operation for Gunnery Co-Operation Flt, coded “7”. To St Lucia, West Indies 1.35. Crashed in the sea during a gunnery exercise 16.2.35.

5049Queen Bee K4227[Gipsy Major #5438] dd RAE Farnborough 22.5.34. To Lee-on-Solent 25.6.34 for HMS “Archilles”. To Mountbatten, Plymouth 6.7.34. To School of Naval Cooperation 30.1.35 for trials in HMS “Pegasus”. To de Havilland 6.2.35; ret’d to RAE charge 12.6.35. Allocated (and ferried) to Gunnery Co-Operation Flt 2.7.35; coded “8”. Crashed in the sea 17.7.35.

5050Queen Bee K4228 [Gipsy Major #5440] dd 28.5.34 to Gunnery Co-operation Flight, Farnborough. Hit by AA fire and crashed/sank off Invergordon 9.34. Soc 12.2.35.

5051Queen Bee K4229 [Gipsy Major #5475] dd RAE Farnborough 30.5.34. To Home Aircraft Depot 11.2.37. To Packing Depot, Sealand 3.10.38 for shipment to 3 AACU, Malta; coded “10”. Soc 31.3.43.

The above four were built to Contract No.262684/33

5089Queen Bee K4293[Gipsy Major #5627] to Contract No.295738/33; dd RAE Farnborough 14.8.34 [and incorporated parts from K3597, c/n 5038]. Badly damaged when hit by pom-pom fire off Invergordon 9.34 and returned to DH for repair. Soc 12.2.35.

5090Queen Bee K4294 [Gipsy Major #5628] to Contract No.295738/33; dd RAE Farnborough 8.34. To School of Naval Co-operation, Lee-on-Solent; coded "12". To St Lucia, West Indies 1.35. Crashed 27.5.35.

5099Queen Bee K4545 [Gipsy Major #nk] to Contract No.295738/33; dd RAE Farnborough 17.12.34. To School of Naval Cooperation, Lee-on-Solent 1.1.35. Allocated (on loan) to de Havilland 22.3.35 until 2.8.35 when TOC by RAE. To 1 GCF, Gibraltar 3.3.36 but lost at sea during a firing exercise 9.4.36.

5127Queen Bee K5059 [Gipsy Major #5398] dd to RAE Farnborough 13.6.35 (Contract No 370807/34).To School of Naval Cooperation 5.7.35. Allocated to de Havilland 13.9.35 until released to 2 ASU for storage 21.4.36. To 1 GCF 30.6.36. To 2 AACU [.37]; coded “B”. Damaged beyond repair 8.6.37.

5128Queen Bee K5060 [Gipsy Major #5140] dd to RAE Farnborough 22.6.35 (Contract No 370807/34).To 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt 16.9.35. Shot down 15.2.36 during a naval gunnery exercise.

5134Queen Bee K5100[Gipsy Major #8042] dd RAE Farnborough 22.6.35 (under Contract No.388676/34). Probably the Queen Bee displayed to press 27.6.35 [until then, type was on the secret list]. Crashed 31.7.35 and later reduced to produce.

5135Queen Bee K5101 [Gipsy Major #8044] dd RAE Farnborough 5.7.35 (Contract No.388676/34). To 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Lee-on-Solent 16.9.35. Shot down at sea during a gunnery exercise 15.2.36.

5136Queen Bee K5102[Gipsy Major #8045] ddRAE Farnborough 17.6.35(Contract No.388676/34). To 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Lee-on-Solent 3.12.35. To 2 ASU for storage 28.7.37 until 13.8.37 when released to the HAD. To 1 Anti-Aircraft Cooperation Unit 3.9.37. Crashed in the sea off Watchet, Somerset 20.7.38.

5137Queen Bee K5103[Gipsy Major #8046] dd RAE Farnborough 7.8.35(Contract No.388676/34). To 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Lee-on-Solent 16.9.35. Crashed in the sea 19.2.36.

5153DH Queen Bee K5104 [Gipsy Major #8047] dd RAE Farnborough 4.8.35. To 2 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Kalafrana 25.2.36. Crashed off Malta 3.2.37.

5154DH Queen Bee K5105 (Gipsy Major #8069] ddto RAE Farnborough 4.8.35. Allocated to 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, 11.1.35. Crashed on landing 10.3.36. SOC 12.5.36.

5155DH Queen Bee K5106 (Gipsy Major #8092] dd 2 ASU, Cardington for storage 30.9.35. Released to 2 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Kalafrana12.3.36. Damaged beyond economical repair off Malta 18.2.37.

5156DH Queen Bee K5107 (Gipsy Major #8096) dd 2 ASU, Cardington for storage 1.10.35. Released to 2 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Kalafrana12.3.36; coded “26”. Poss op by 3 AACU. Lost at sea 5.10.37.

5157DH Queen Bee K5108 (Gipsy Major #8093) dd 2 ASU, Cardington for storage 14.11.35. Released to 2 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Kalafrana13.3.36. Crashed into the sea and sank, Malta 11.2.37.

5158DH Queen Bee K5109 (Gipsy Major #8043) dd RAE Farnborough 2.9.35. To 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, 29.1.36. Believed returned to manufacturer 31.8.36 until 22.4.37 when TOC by 2 ASU for storage. Released to 24 Group, Henlow 5.2.38 and TOC 27.5.38 by 1 AACU. Crashed 21.7.38.

5159DH Queen Bee K5110 (Gipsy Major #8094) dd 2 ASU, Cardington for storage 10.9.35. Released to 2 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Kalafrana13.3.36 and shipped to Malta. Damaged beyond economical repair in a crash 11.2.37.

5160DH Queen Bee K5111 (Gipsy Major #8097) dd 2 ASU, Cardington for storage 23.9.35. Released to 2 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Kalafrana13.3.36 and shipped to Malta. Crashed and sank off Malta 18.2.37.

5161DH Queen Bee K5112 (Gipsy Major #8095) dd 2 ASU, Cardington for storage 26.9.35. Released to 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt 8.7.36. Coded “A” in 1936. Damaged beyond repair 18.6.37.

5162DH Queen Bee K5113 (Gipsy Major #8070) dd RAE Farnborough 15.8.35. To Base Training Unit, Henlow 9.10.36. To Packing Depot, Sealand and shipped to Malta. TOC at Hal Far 11.3.37. Sank during a naval shoot 2.8.37.

5163DH Queen Bee K5114 (Gipsy Major #8068) dd RAE Farnborough 16.8.35. To Base Training Unit, Henlow 9.10.36. Known to have been coded “20”. To Packing Depot, Sealand and shipped to Malta. TOC at Hal Far 11.3.37. Sank during a naval shoot 4.8.37.

5164DH Queen Bee K5118 (Gipsy Major #8071) dd RAE Farnborough 30.8.35. To Base Training Unit, Henlow 9.10.36. To Packing Depot, Sealand 24.3.37 for shipment to Malta. TOC by 3 AACU 5.5.37. Sometime coded “A”. Crashed 6.8.37.

C/n’s 5165 to 5230 were dd against Contract No.463036/35:

5165DH Queen Bee K8632 (Gipsy Major #8548) dd RAE Farnborough 4.8.36. To 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Lee-on-Solent 19.8.36. Sometime coded “C”. Damaged beyond repair 2.6.37.

5166DH Queen Bee K8633 (Gipsy Major #8549) ddRAE Farnborough 11.8.36. To 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Lee-on-Solent 27.8.36. Damaged beyond repair 31.5.37.

5167DH Queen Bee K8634 (Gipsy Major #8550) dd RAE Farnborough 12.8.36. Allotted to 1 Gunnery Cooperation Flt, Lee-on-Solent 14.9.36. Transferred to 3AACU, Hal Far 30.7.37 and TOC 4.8.37. Wrecked when blown of catapult 18.10.37.

5168DH Queen Bee K8635 (Gipsy Major #8551) dd RAE Farnborough 15.8.36. To Base Training Unit, Henlow 9.10.36. Allocated to Packing Depot, Sealand 19.2.37 and shipped to Malta for 3 AACU, TOC 11.3.37. Crashed 31.10.38.

5169DH Queen Bee K8636 (Gipsy Major #8552) dd 2 ASU Cardington 1.9.36 for storage. To Base Training Unit, Henlow 31.8.37. To 2 AACU, Lee-on-Solent 4.10.37. Wrecked in a crash 3.6.38.

5170DH Queen Bee K8637 (Gipsy Major #8557) dd 2 ASU Cardington 25.9.36 for storage. To GC Flt, HAD 9.4.37 and TOC 20.4.37. Allocated to Packing Depot, Sealand 6.8.37 for despatch to Alexandria for 3AACU, to whom it was allotted 26.8.37. Struck off charge 14.3.39.

5171DH Queen Bee K8638 (Gipsy Major #8554) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 17.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 14.9.36. Released to Br TUG Coop Flt, 24 Grp 30.8.37. To 2 AACU 8.10.37. To B & TU Henlow 25.10.37. To 4EO for de Havilland 27.1.38. Issued to 26 MU 8.9.38 and released to 24 Group, Henlow 12.10.38. Transferred to 1 AACU (22 Group) 5.5.39. Believed SOC 22.1.40.

5172DH Queen Bee K8639 (Gipsy Major #8555) dd 2 ASU Cardington 1.9.36 for storage. To 24 Group TGun Co-op, Henlow 22.9.37. To 2 AACU, 17 Group 26.10.37. Crashed 16.6.38; SOC 3.8.38.

5173DH Queen Bee K8640(Gipsy Major #8553) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 25.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 18.9.36 for storage. To 24 Group B & TU, Henlow 30.11.37. To 2 AACU 16.6.38. Shot down 21.3.39 during a gunnery exercise whilst operating from HMS “Coventry”. (Known to have been coded “66”; probably whilst with 2 AACU.)

5174DH Queen Bee K8641 (Gipsy Major #8622) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 17.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 2.10.36 for storage. To 24 Group B & TU, Henlow 8.3.37. To 1 AACU 6.8.37 but struck off charge 20.8.37 as a result of a crash.

5175DH Queen Bee K8642 (Gipsy Major #8618) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 25.8.36 for fitting of special Bee equipment for No.2 GCF. To 2 ASU Cardington 24.9.36 for storage. To 24 Group B & TU, Henlow 8.3.37. To 1 AACU 27.7.37 and coded “39”. Struck off charge 20.8.37 as a result of a crash.

5176DH Queen Bee K8643 (Gipsy Major #8619) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 25.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 7.9.36 for storage. To 24 Group BT & S Co Flt 10.3.37. Allocated to Sealand Packing Depot 29.7.37 for shipment to Malta. To 3 AACU 2.9.37. Crashed 27.1.38.

5177DH Queen Bee K8644 (Gipsy Major #8621) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 25.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 24.9.36 for storage. To 24 Group BT & SG Co Flt 8.3.37. To Sealand Packing Depot 12.8.37 and shipped to Malta. To 3 AACU, Hal Far 2.9.37. Crashed and sank 6.4.38.

5178DH Queen Bee K8645 (Gipsy Major #8620) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 25.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 2.10.36 for storage. To 24 Group B & TU GC Flt, Henlow 29.7.37. To 2 AACU, Lee-on-Solent 28.8.37. SOC 1.6.38 as a result of a crash.

5179DH Queen Bee K8646 (Gipsy Major #8638) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 25.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 22.10.36 for storage. To 24 (T) BTU, Henlow 13.8.37. To 2 AACU (17 Grp) 31.8.37. SOC 29.9.37 after lost at sea.

5180DH Queen Bee K8647 (Gipsy Major #8623) dd 2 ASU Cardington 25.9.36 for storage. To 24 Group TGCU, Henlow 14.9.37. To Sealand Packing Depot 8.11.37 for shipment to Malta. To 3 AACU 3.12.37. Crashed 27.4.38.

5181DH Queen Bee K8648 (Gipsy Major #8624) dd DTD, RAE Farnborough 17.8.36. To 2 ASU Cardington 2.10.36 for storage. To 24 Group B & TU, Henlow 8.3.37. To 1 AACU 6.8.37 but struck off charge 20.8.37 as a result of a crash.

5182DH Queen Bee K8649 (Gipsy Major #8625) dd 2 ASU Cardington 8.10.36 for storage. To Gunnery Co-op Flt, HAD 20.4.37. To 2 AACU 23.8.37. SOC 10.1.38 after crashing into the sea.

5183DH Queen Bee K8650 (Gipsy Major #8626) dd 2 ASU Cardington 7.10.36 for storage. To Gunnery Co-op Flt, HAD 20.4.37. To 2 AACU 23.8.37. SOC 21.9.37 following a crash.

5184DH Queen Bee K8651 (Gipsy Major #8627) dd 2 ASU Cardington 8.10.36 for storage. To Gunnery Co-op Flt, HAD 20.4.37. To 1 AACU 30.8.37. SOC 3.6.38 after being completely wrecked.

5185DH Queen Bee K8652 (Gipsy Major #8628) dd 2 ASU Cardington 12.10.36 for storage. To 24 Grp TGCU, Henlow 22.9.37. To Sealand Packing Depot 15.11.37 for shipment to Malta. Allocated to 3 AACU 3.12.37 and coded “54”.

5186DH Queen Bee K8653(Gipsy Major #8629) dd 2 ASU Cardington 17.10.36 for storage. To 24 Grp TGCU, Henlow 15.11.37. To Sealand Packing Depot 6.1.38 for shipment to Malta. Allocated to 3 AACU 11.2.38. SOC 14.6.38 following a crash.

5187DH Queen Bee K8654 (Gipsy Major #8630) dd 2 ASU Cardington 12.10.36 for storage. Released to DTD at de Havilland 2.11.37. To AMDP at RAE Farnborough 6.1.39. To 24(T) Grp 3.4.39 for trials of BtG Tricycle undercarriage. To PAS, Hawkinge 22.2.40, laterManorbier. To de Havilland for repairs 8.7.45 but re-Cat.E 25.7.45 and SOC.

5188DH Queen Bee K8655(Gipsy Major #8631) dd 2 ASU Cardington 17.10.36 for storage. To 2 AACU 22.10.37 as a reserve aircraft for HMS “Pegasus”. SOC 8.6.38.

5189DH Queen Bee K8656(Gipsy Major #8632) Allocated to 2 ASU 13.10.36 but TOC at Henlow 30.11.36. To 24 Grp BTU 8.11.37. To Sealand packing Depot 13.1.38 for shipment to Malta. Allocated to 3 AACU 11.2.38. Crashed and sank off Malta 19.4.39.

5190DH Queen Bee K8657(Gipsy Major #8633) Allocated to 2 ASU 13.10.36 and TOC 27.10.36. To 24 Grp BTU 4.11.37. To Sealand Packing Depot 6.1.38 for shipment to Malta. Allocated to 3 AACU 11.2.38. Crashed off Malta 10.6.38.

5191DH Queen Bee K8658(Gipsy Major #8634) Allocated to 2 ASU 13.10.36 and TOC 22.10.36. To 24 Grp BTU 4.11.37 (TOC 25.10.37). To Sealand Packing Depot 5.1.38 for shipment to Malta. Allocated to 3 AACU 11.2.38. Damaged beyond repair 13.6.39.

5192DH Queen Bee K8659 (Gipsy Major #8635) Allocated to 11AD No.1 NBTG Grp Flt 13.10.36. To Sealand Packing Depot 20.3.37 for shipment to Malta. Allocated to 3 AACU 24.4.37 (TOC 3.5.37). Crashed off Malta 21.9.37.

5193DH Queen Bee K8660(Gipsy Major #8636) Allocated to HAF No.1 HBTUG Gp Flt 13.10.36 (TOC 29.10.36). To Sealand Packing Depot 24.3.37 for shipment to Malta. TOC by 3 AACU 5.5.37 but crashed at sea 6.10.37, poss off Aboukir.

5194DH Queen Bee K8661(Gipsy Major #8637) Allocated to HAD No.1 WBTUG Co-Op Flt 13.10.36 (TOC 10.11.36). To Biggin Hill 27.7.36 (poss for No.1 AA Co-Op Flt). SOC 20.8.37 as a result of a crash on this date.

5195DH Queen Bee K8662(Gipsy Major #8649) Allocated to 2 ASU 3.11.36 (TOC 13.11.36). To 24 Grp BTU, Henlow 4.11.37 (TOC 25.10.37). To Sealand Packing Depot 17.12.37 for shipment to Malta. Allocated to 3 AACU 12.1.38. Crashed off Malta 24.10.38.

5196DH Queen Bee K8663(Gipsy Major #8639) Allocated to 2 ASU 3.11.36 (TOC 13.11.36). To 24 Grp BTU 4.11.37 (TOC 25.10.37). To 17 Gp 29.11.37 and TOC by 2AACU 10.2.38. Crashed 5.7.38 (SOC same date).

5197DH Queen Bee K8664(Gipsy Major #8640) Allocated to (and TOC) 2 ASU 11.11.36. To 24 Grp B&TU, Henlow 8.11.37 (TOC 15.11.37). To 22 Gp 8.4.38 and TOC by 1AACU Farnborough 4.5.38. SOC 25.8.38 after sustaining direct gunfire.

5198DH Queen Bee K8665(Gipsy Major #8641) Allocated to 2 ASU 17.11.36 (TOC 30.11.36). To 24 Grp B&TU, Henlow 8.11.37 (TOC 23.11.37). Conveyed to Sealand Packing Depot 17.1.38 for shipment to Malta. TOC by 3 AACU 11.2.38. Crashed 16.6.38.

5199DH Queen Bee K8666(Gipsy Major #8642) Allocated to 2 ASU 11.11.36 (TOC 4.12.36). To 24 Grp B&TU, Henlow 8.11.37 (TOC 29.11.37). TOC by 2 AACU 29.6.38. SOC 25.3.39 after being shot down during gunnery trials with HMS ‘Coventry’.

5200DH Queen Bee K8667(Gipsy Major #8643) Allocated to 2 ASU 24.11.36 (TOC 5.12.36). To 24 Grp B&TU 8.11.37 (TOC 15.11.37). TOC by 1 AACU 4.5.38. SOC 6.7.38 as a complete wreck.

5201DH Queen Bee K8668 (Gipsy Major #8644) To 2 ASU. Dived into ground on test flight at Welwyn, nr Hatfield 16.12.36, following engine failure while on delivery to Cardington. Repaired and allocated to 24 ‘T’ Grp HAD 15.3.37. SOC 26.1.40 following a crash.

5202DH Queen Bee K8669 (Gipsy Major #8645) Allocated to 2 ASU 24.11.36 (TOC 18.12.36). To 24 Grp B&TU 3.12.37. To 22 Grp 8.4.38 but ret’d to 24 Grp Henlow 4.5.38. TOC by 2 AACU 6.5.38. TOC by PAU Manorbier 3.4.41. To 1 AACU 1.10.41 but damaged in a flying accident 27.12.41. Declared Cat.B 2.1.42; repaired, issued to 19 MU 19.2.42 and released back to PAU 14.3.42. Declared Cat.E 1.4.42 and SOC 31.8.42.

5203DH Queen Bee K8670 (Gipsy Major #8646) Allocated to 1 AACU/22 Gp 11.5.38. To 24 Grp 8.10.38. To 4 MU (de Havilland) 22.11.38 until 2.10.39 whan transferred to 5 MU (TOC 16.10.39). Released to PAU Manorbier 12.8.40. To 1 AACU 24.9.40. Destroyed in a flying accident 21.11.40. To 34 MU 1.12.40 and declared Cat.B 11.12.40.

5204DH Queen Bee K8671 (Gipsy Major #8647) Allocated to 2 ASU 11.12.36 (TOC 4.2.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 1.12.37. To 2 AACU Lee-on-Solent 27.4.38. SOC 21.6.38 following a crash.

5205DH Queen Bee K8672 (Gipsy Major #8648) Allocated to 2 ASU 11.12.36 (TOC 10.2.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 30.11.37. To 1 AACU 6.5.38 but ret’d to Henlow 28.9.38. Allocated to 4 MU/de Havilland 22.11.38. Released to 6 MU 4.9.39. To PAU Manorbier 1.8.41. Sustained Cat.E damage 31.8.42.

5206DH Queen Bee K8673 (Gipsy Major #8556) Allocated to 2 ASU 11.12.36 (TOC 10.2.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 30.11.37. To 1 AACU 6.5.38; to Henlow 28.9.38. To 13 MU 16.1.39. Downgraded to Instructional status as 1182M.

Note: The batch L5888 to L5899 were supplied to the RAF by DH without engines.

5207DH Queen Bee L5888 Allocated to 2 ASU 11.3.37 (TOC 18.3.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). TOC by PAS 6.6.40. To 1 AACU 22.8.40. To de Havilland 17.5.41 until 20.8.41 when ret’d to PAU. To 1 AACU 22.10.41 probably for 1618 Flt. Lost height and landed in sea off Cleave and sank 15.12.42. (Known to have been coded ‘390’, probably with PAS/PAU.)

5208DH Queen Bee L5889 Allocated to 2 ASU 11.3.37 (TOC 18.3.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). TOC by PAS 6.6.40. To 1 AACU 2.9.40. Shot down and sank off Burrow Head 11.9.40.

5209DH Queen Bee L5890 Allocated to 2 ASU 11.3.37 (TOC 25.3.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). To 18 MU 1.8.40. Released to PAU 26.2.41. To 27 MU 6.3.41. Released to 1 AACU 8.5.41. Shot down in the sea off Burrow Head 20.7.41 (or 26.7.41) and SOC 4.10.41.

5210DH Queen Bee L5891 Allocated to 2 ASU 11.3.37 (TOC 25.3.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). Released to PAU 10.6.40. To Y Flt/1 AACU 7.9.40. Sustained Cat B damage 2.4.41. After repairs TOC by PAU 19.7.41. To 1 AACU 17.3.42. Crashed into the sea off Burrow Head 13.4.42 presumably after hit by AA fire.

5211DH Queen Bee L5892 Allocated to 2 ASU 11.3.37 (TOC 5.4.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). TOC by PAS 6.6.40. To 1 AACU 10.9.40. Shot down into the sea off Burrow Head 1.10.40. SOC 1.11.40.

5212DH Queen Bee L5893 Allocated to 2 ASU 11.3.37 (TOC 5.4.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k) To 18 MU 1.8.40. Released to PAU 23.7.41 and coded ‘378’. TOC by 1 AACU 22.10.41. Rolled after catapult launch and crashed into sea off Manorbier 18.12.41. SOC 27.12.41.

5213DH Queen Bee L5894 Allocated to 2 ASU 6.4.37 (TOC 13.4.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). To 18 MU 1.8.40. Released to PAU 23.2.41. To 1 AACU 13.5.41. Shot down off Weybourne 18.6.41 and SOC 25.6.41.

5214DH Queen Bee L5895 Allocated to 2 ASU 6.4.37 (TOC 28.4.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). To 18 MU 1.8.40. Released to PAU 26.6.42. To X Flt/1 AACU 16.8.42. Shot down off Aberporth 24.9.42.

5215DH Queen Bee L5896 Allocated to 2 ASU 6.4.37 (TOC 13.4.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). To 18 MU 1.8.40. Released to PAU 26.2.41. To 27 MU 6.3.41. Released to 1 AACU 1.5.41. To 54 MU 12.5.41 possibly for repair. Released to PAU 20.8.41 although spent a brief period (12-22.9.41) at 19 MU. To 1 AACU 10.2.42. Shot down off Pentre Gwyddef, Anglesey 25.7.42. SOC 18.8.42.

5216DH Queen Bee L5897 Allocated to 2 ASU 6.4.37 (TOC 28.4.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). To 18 MU 1.8.40. Released to PAU, Manorbier 11.7.41. To 1 AACU 30.9.41. Cat.B 25.11.41; repaired by de Havilland 1.12.41-28.1.42. To 19 MU 9.2.42. To PAU 14.3.42. To 1AACU 15 (or 18).4.42. Stalled and spun into ground at Yfrwd-Uchaf, nr Aberporth 24.9.42.

5217DH Queen Bee L5898 Allocated to 2 ASU 6.4.37 (TOC 5.5.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39;. To 12 MU (date u/k). To 18 MU 1.8.40. Released to PAU 18.8.41 and coded ‘383’. To 1 AACU 17.10.41. Cat.B 8.4.42; repaired by de Havilland at Hatfield 11.4.42-2.5.42. To 19 MU 27.5.42. To PAU 28.6.42. To V Flt/1 AACU 8.9.42. DBR in heavy landing at Cleave 17.11.42.

5218DH Queen Bee L5899 Allocated to 2 ASU 6.4.37 (TOC 5.5.37). To 6 MU 24.1.39. To 12 MU (date u/k). To 18 MU 1.8.40. To PAU 30.12.40. To Y Flt/1 AACU 26.2.41. Crashed into the sea 4.4.41 after catapult launch from Manorbier. SOC 1.6.41.

5219DH Queen Bee L5900 (Gipsy Major #8909) Allocated to 2 ASU 4.5.37 (TOC 20.5.37). To 24 Grp Henlow 5.2.38. To 22 Grp for 1 AACU 27.5.38; ret’d to Henlow 28.9.38. Allocated to 4 MU Hatfield (DH) 22.11.38. To 5 MU 16.10.39. To 13 MU 6.12.39. To PAS 1.3.40 and coded ‘327’. To 1 AACU 3.7.40. Damaged 3.8.40 and conveyed by 50 MU team to DH 14.8.40. To 19 MU 8.2.41. To PAU 1.5.41. To 1 AACU 23.10.41. Dived into the sea off Burrow Head 4.12.41.

5220DH Queen Bee L5901 (Gipsy Major #8910) Allocated to 2 ASU 4.5.37 (TOC 31.5.37). To 24 Grp Henlow 5.2.38. To Packing Depot 26.5.38 for shipment to Seletar. Used by 4 AACU. Crashed into the sea near HMS Suffolk off Singapore 21.3.39.

5221DH Queen Bee L5902 (Gipsy Major #8911) Allocated to 2 ASU 4.5.37 (TOC 20.5.37). To 24 Grp Henlow 5.2.38. To Packing Depot 26.5.38 for shipment to Seletar. Used by 4 AACU. Unaccounted for after the fall of Singapore on 15.2.42.

5222DH Queen Bee L5903 (Gipsy Major #8912) Allocated to 2 ASU 4.5.37 (TOC 25.5.37). To 24 Grp Henlow 5.2.38. To Packing Depot 26.5.38 for shipment to Seletar. Used by 4 AACU. Damaged beyond economical repair 21.3.39.

5223DH Queen Bee L5904 (Gipsy Major #8916) Allocated to 2 ASU 25.5.37 (TOC 1.6.37). To 24 Grp Henlow 25.2.38. To Packing Depot 24.5.38 for shipment to Seletar. Used by 4 AACU. Request for SOC made by 4 AACU 22.8.41.

5224DH Queen Bee L5905 (Gipsy Major #8917) Allocated to 2 ASU 25.5.37 (TOC 9.6.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 18.3.38. To 2 AACU 16.6.38. Crashed 1.7.38 and SOC same date.

5225DH Queen Bee L5906 (Gipsy Major #8915) Allocated to 2 ASU 25.5.37 (TOC 14.6.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 18.3.38. To 2 AACU 23.7.38. Crashed 20.10.38 and SOC same date.

5226DH Queen Bee L5907 (Gipsy Major #8918) Allocated to 2 ASU 25.5.37 (TOC 24.6.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 19.3.38. To 2 AACU 21.7.38. Crashed 13.10.38 and SOC same date.

5227DH Queen Bee L5908 (Gipsy Major #8914) Allocated to 2 ASU 12.6.37 (TOC 30.6.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 18.3.38. To 2 AACU 23.7.38. Shot down by HMS Coventry and sank 22.3.39; SOC same date.

5228DH Queen Bee L5909 (Gipsy Major #8913) Allocated to 2 ASU 12.6.37 (TOC 21.6.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 29.3.38. To Packing Depot 14.7.38 on allocation to 22 Grp but allocation cancelled. To 2 AACU 3.9.38. SOC 25.10.38 following a crash.

5229DH Queen Bee L5910 (Gipsy Major #8919) Allocated to 2 ASU 12.6.37 (TOC 10.7.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 18.3.38. To Packing Depot 19.7.38 on allocation to 22 Grp but allocation cancelled. To 2 AACU 3.9.38. SOC 11.10.38 following a crash.

5230DH Queen Bee L5911 (Gipsy Major #8920) Allocated to 2 ASU 12.6.37 (TOC 19.7.37). To 24 Grp B&TU 29.7.37. To Packing Depot 14.7.38 on allocation to 22 Grp but allocation cancelled. To 2 AACU 26.10.37. SOC 21.6.38 following a crash.

*Next 30 Bees Bees built by DH under Contract 694957/37.

5231DH Queen Bee L7720 (Gipsy Major #8095) Allocated to 26 MU 5.3.38 (TOC 25.3.38). To Henlow 1.2.39. To 36 MU 3.6.39. Allocated for shipment to Seletar 6.7.39. Bounced on landing on rough sea and overturned at Beting Kusa, Singapore 19.7.41. SOC 22.8.41.

5232DH Queen Bee L7721 (Gipsy Major #8637) Allocated to 26 MU 5.3.38 (TOC 21.3.38). To 13 MU 17.2.39. To 36 MU 3.6.39. Allocated to RAF Malta 7.6.39. SOC 31.3.43.

5233DH Queen Bee L7722 (Gipsy Major #8549) Allocated to 26 MU 5.3.38 (TOC 25.3.38). To 13 MU 9.11.38. To 36 MU 3.5.39. Allocated for shipment to Seletar 6.7.39. Unaccounted for after the fall of Singapore on 15.2.42.

5234DH Queen Bee L7723 (Gipsy Major #80317) Allocated to 26 MU 25.3.38 (TOC 24.3.38). To 13 MU 2.2.39. To 36 MU 3.6.39. Allocated to RAF Malta 7.6.39. Reportedly damaged after floats collapsed on landing off Malta 24.10.39. SOC 31.3.43. (Card has reference “E1(b) are arranging for aircraft to be transferred to Admiralty.”)

5235DH Queen Bee L7724 (Gipsy Major #80306) Allocated to 26 MU 25.3.38 (TOC 31.3.38). To 13 MU 24.1.39. To 36 MU 3.6.39. Allocated for shipment to Seletar 6.7.39. Unaccounted for after the fall of Singapore on 15.2.42.

5236DH Queen Bee L7725 (Gipsy Major #80302) Allocated to 26 MU 25.3.38 (TOC 6.4.38). To 13 MU 23.1.39. To 36 MU 3.6.39. Allocated for shipment to Seletar 6.7.39. Unaccounted for after the fall of Singapore on 15.2.42.