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Interesting Story
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I had this forwarded to me today... Charlie Brown's Story Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton, England. His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they w...
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Warbird Radio
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I discovered this site recently and thought that it might be of interest to those of us who are fascinated with warbirds. They discuss a number of topics and there is also a program playing big band hits from the war. http://www.warbirdradio.com/ Enjoy Matt
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102 Squadron - my dad at 90
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My dad had his 90th birthday recently so I made this film of him reminiscing about his experiences of bombing ops over Germany. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXRYwah41x8
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Anonymous
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429 Sqdn East Moor 1943
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Hi everyone. Am currently serching for info on my partners grandfather... Sgt John Stuart - A/G (orig Lennoxtown, Glasgow) Wellington BK432 AL-S KIA/MIA Jan 21/22 1943 off the coast of Holland at Roptazijl (north of Helingen) Particularly after photographs of Sgt Stuart, the crew or aircraft if t...
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Radar terminology
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I was reading a combat report from a Mosquito mission in 1943. In the rport, the report mentions that "Mosquito closed in and no resins were seen neither was target showing IFF". I was fortunate to speak with the Naviator (age 91) who told me IFF means Identification Friend or Foe, but does...
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A suitible crew photo, help needed
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Hello, I am trying to put together a short slide show together to present to my local air cadets to help raise awareness of the memorial and hopefully persuade them to help raise some money. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a nice photo of a crew together, with details of their ages of those...
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Bomber Command Campaign Diaries
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Today at 06:22 PM#1Here is a link for accessing day by day, month by month, year by year Bomber Command Campaign Diaries from the RAF Bomber Command 60th Anniversary Sitehttp://web.archive.org/web/2005051000352/http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/diary.html
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646699 W.O. Ronald Haywood CGM
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Hello everyone. I have been asked by a friend to research her late Great Uncle: Name: HAYWOOD, RONALD Initials: R Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Warrant Officer (W. Op./Air Gnr.) Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Unit Text: 7 Sqdn. Age: 23 Date of Death: 14/01/1944 Service No: 6499...
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Harry Sheldon - LM471
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Dear all, has anyone heard of, know or know how to contact Mr Harry Sheldon previously contacable at chivenor@onetel.net.uk He was researching the crew of LM471 and advertised on a forums for relatives. Could anyone put us in contact? Thanks CLB -- Edited by CLB on Friday 16th of July 2010 04:44:27...
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Squadron??
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I have recently obtained my father's military records from the RAF but I am trying to understand where I find the Squadron. Any help would be appreciated.
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Anonymous
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102 SUADRON CASAULTY JULY 1942
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Hi, I am researching a crew member from a halifax from 102 sqn that was destroyed by flak on its return from Hamburg on 27 July 1942. The member is AIR GUNNER/WO Sgt Gwilyn Jones who died in the crash. Particularly interested in any photographs and the crew ops record prior to the night in question. many t...
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War Crime Investigations...
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Hello All, Im wondering if anyone has come across any documentation regarding the procedures for exhuming the graves of RAF or RAAF airman who were shot down and buried in occupied Europe during WWII? Was there a book of procedures? Are there any records in the National Archives of the Investigation...
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Jun 28, 2010
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617 Grond Crew
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I am looking for any information on Leslie ( Bill) Barnard a Flight Sergeant who was based at Scampton with 617 Squadron. Andy www.raf-bombercommand.co.uk
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andy
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Competition
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I make fairly regular visits to this website and I hope you won't mind me posting information about a competition I'm running - it may well interest forum members. The competition is on the www.fightinghigh.com website, to win a signed copy of On Wings of Fortune - A Bomber Pilot's War. The direct lin...
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Steve Darlow
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information on my Father
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Does anyone have any records or information about my Father who was a pathfinder pilot during WW2. His name was Thomas Alton Dighton.
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Who's kidding whom?
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I find myself in the unusual position of having 4 family members who were each members of Bomber Crews. They each served with honor. 3 lost their lives. The problem is 2 were in American crews and 2 were in RAF crews. Are you really saying that this entire Memorial intends to openly ignore the thousand...
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Anonymous
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Wing Commander A. R. Hindley OBE AFC RAF (Deceased)
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Does anyone have any info about my father's flying during WW 11. I know he flew night fighters out of RAF Hendon, he was also a Lancaster Pilot and then a test Pilot. Any other info?
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Chris Hindley
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description needed for 2nd A/B
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Can anyone give me a description for 2nd A/B noted alongside crew member of Lancaster on ORB , whom I knew to be bomb aimer? as ever my thanks in advance. Paul
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With a measure of sorrow and a real sense of loss
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Lloyd William Wright, D.F.C., C.D. passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2010 in his 87th year. Lloyd served as a Halifax Bomber Pilot with RCAF No. 424 Tiger Squadron of No. 6 Group. Lloyd's dedication, effort and enthusiasm in the restoration of the Halifax Bomber housed on display at the Nat...
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May 25, 2010
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1663 HCU count for service?
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Hi I'm assisting my father Ron Metcalfe with this enquiry. He was around 17 or 18 when he joined 1663 HCU at Rufforth. He is trying to contact any of the members of the crew of Pilot Officer Reg W. Aldridge. Their crews names were EDDIE, VIC, JOHN, JOCK and ack Davey. -- Does anyone have any more details re t...
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RAF Hendon 1946-46/47 Groups and Metropolitan Communications Flight.
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I have established that my late father was posted to No 47 group from serving as a w/op with 35 squadron(RAF Graveley ). It would appear that he was then a signals briefing officer at RAF Hendon where No 46 and 47 groups were part of Transport Command administering several outlying squadrons. My mother...
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Ground Crew ORB Ludford Magna 44-45 - can anybody help?
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Hi guys, I hope somebody can help me out. Does anybody out there happen to have orb entries for the 9101 servicing echelon based at Ludford Magna between October 44 and January 45. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Thor
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Sgt J T Hadland - 76 Squadron
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Hi, I have a photo of Sgt J T Hadland's name, from the 76 Sqd book of remembrance at All Saints Church HOSM, should anyone want this. Mike. -- Edited by MikeH on Tuesday 6th of April 2010 09:49:44 AM
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Wish to know more about Gerald Yeates
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My Mother in Law would had a cousin who was in Bomber Command during the way. we have no idea as to what he flew,but we do know that he was lost just after the way in aplane crash and is buried in a cemetary in Bath, Avon. His name was Gerald Yeates, his parents names were Eddie & Millie Yeates and they all c...
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Another Airworthy Lanc
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Official Statement from The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre- It is fair to say that we have been considering making moves to fly Avro Lancaster NX611 for some years now; in fact it has been the ultimate ambition of Fred and Harold to complete their fabulous contribution to aviation history an...
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Call Signs
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Can anyone tell me if/when a call sign was assigned was it given to the aircraft or was it assigned to the crew?. Also, Croft had a call sign and once again the question is. was the base call sign the same for every crew/aircraft?. Thanks.
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Luftwaffe Claims Against Bomber Command
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http://aces.safarikovi.org/luftwaffe.wartime.aerial.victory.credits.html
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Sgt. David Al Banks RCAF
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Hello All, I am trying to find some information on my granfather's time in the RCAF. I know that he flew in a Mitchell and he was Bombadier. I also have found out that he received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Air Crew Europe Star Medal, 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star Medal, Defenc...
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158 Squadron Halifax Colors
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I am interested in learning more about the aicraft of 158 Squadron. In particular, I am a hobbyist and in researching my latest subject, I found that the Halifaxes of 158 Squadron seemed to bear a rather unique feature. Unlike most Halifaxes whose landing gear was painted black just like the undersid...
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Lost a friend today ...
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Belatedly I learned of the passing of F/O John S. "Jack" Carver RCAF Pilot on April 2, 2010 in his 96th year. Jack enlisted in the RCAF in 1940 and served overseas with No. 408 Goose Squadron. He initially flew on the Handley Page Hampden and then the H.P Halifax. I had the distinct ple...
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