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smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Gents, Chris Ward & I have just published an history of No.3 Group RAF Bomber Command. Available from Pen & Sword. Hope it does the group justice. ! Regards Steve

paul · paul

Hi all, Im trying to find out if there is anyone out there who remembers my Dad, Jim Tim Tyler. He was a Flt Engineer on Halifax bombers during the war. He was on the following Squadrons. 408 Squadron Nov 1942 till May 43 RAF Leeming 427 Squadron May 1943 till June 43 R...

Halifaxbomber · K for Kitty Crew

Regarding the news of a Bomber Command Memorial to be constructed in England, that represents all those that payed to ultimate sacrifice .............. Not before time, very little, very late but at least some recognition. A medal regarding Bomber Command for those who served, would be just reco...

Linda · FAS

I would like to say thank you to your site and the contribution by Jack Taylor/Linda Ibrom about Sergeant Jack Squire. I have been researching my family history and in particular the fate of my father's first cousin, Flt Sgt Desmond Widdows. All I knew about him from family stories was that he died on...

matt · matt

This one is really sad, as Charley used to do the commentry for the Hamilton airshow as well as the Russell Group airshow just this past year. He was very sharp and you'd never guess his age, his recollection for detail was incredible. He'll surely be missed. OBITUARY TheStar.com | Canada | Charley Fox...

Linda · Linda

In today's Daily Mail here in England,an amazing and touching story which illustrates so well the bonds and friendships of Bombercrews even to this day.A real tribute to the values which thankfully still remain. Well done P/O Reg. Wilson! Coincidentally,a photo of P/O Eric Church,the wireles...

leslie · leslie

I have just finished reading an incredible book titled Almost a Lifetime by John McMahon. It is his story of his life in StalagVIIIB and on the Death March across Germany. It is a book written with such passion and emotion that you believe you are there with them and parts of it will bring tears to your e...

Linda · Linda

On behalf of some Dutch researchers,this object was found and dug up at the crash site of Lancaster LL840 In Holland which crashed on June 22nd 1944(Squadron Leader Cole and crew) This object is 1 and a half inches(62mm) in diameter and 1 inch thick.It weighs 650 Gramms. The markings are 17Q above the c...

Guy · Guy

Hi, In this photo of a 195 Squadron Aircraft which my grandfather flew (classic aircraft) there appears to be a bar under the F on the aircraft's nose. I am guessing from the photo that this is the same colour as the F but am unsure w...

Linda · Linda

This is a request on behalf of the son of an air gunner-William Martin Lane RCAF.He is trying to establish a Squadron that his father served in.(does anyone recognise anyone in the photo?) Also can anyone tell me anything re the photo of the Lancaster,with "Nancy" written on the side?

Halifaxbomber · jettisoning

The Times Great Escape tunneller Eric Dowling dies aged 92Simon de Bruxelles div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } Eric Digger Dowling, who forged passports, made maps and helped to dig the one tunnel that the Germans did not discover before the G...

Halifaxbomber · Halifaxbomber

Hi all, looking forward to some interesting topics, i'm mad on the RAF and in particular the good old Halifax Bomber, I live right in the heart of nr 4 group bomber command country, so loads of old airfields to research, right on the doorstep, well almost of the Yorkshire Air Museum as well. Many of you ma...

William Heron · William Heron

Some time ago I saw a posting on our forum where somone was asking about obtaining service records. I've forgotten the reply now and can't remember who had the posting. I'm trying to get the service records of an infantryman that served with the Manitoba Infantry Regiment and was killed very nearly at...

Guy · Guy

Hello, My grandfather was a pilot in 195 Squadron (Wratting Common) and shortly after the war wrote a book about an operation with the idea of recording a lot of the operational details which would get lost over time. I have transcribed this [excuse the few typo's] to make it available and if you are int...

jettisoning

Report in York Press Tribute to RAFs doomed bomber4:10pm Saturday 13th September 2008By Richard Harris » THEY died so that Britain would remain free. These were the stirring words behind a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday in memory of the crew of a Halifax bomber that crashed at Fulford Golf Club...

leslie · leslie

In my father's and his navigator's log book, on June 6/44 D-Day, the entry reads 2nd Front. There targets were in France. Would anyone have an idea of what 2nd Front refers to. Dad say's he can't really remember. Thanks Leslie

jettisoning

Report in York Press 03.09.08 Veteran airmans Tirpitz memories 7:00pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008 By Press reporter » A VETERAN of the 1942 campaign against the German battleship Tirpitz has returned to recall the raids at his wartime base in North Yorkshire - from which the attacks were launched. J...

DOGFIGHT · DOGFIGHT

Hi all, Can you help me to identify these men from 433 Squadron before take off from Hagen raid in the night of december 2-3 1944. I think it was Cook crew whose shot down this night..... Their bomber Halifax MZ807 crash in Alsace..... Thanks Dogfight

cz_raf · cz_raf

Hi all, I would like to inform you that my last book RCAF bylo jejich osudem was released. The book contains biographies of 3 RCAF airmen of Czechoslovak origin - Vladimir V. Havlicek, Vladimir J. Sopuch and Otto Najemnik - whose life stories are not so known. More information on my website http://cz-...

NEIL STOREY

HELLO CAN ANYONE HELP ME IF I E-MAIL THEM, MY UNCLES SERVICE RECORD TO LET ME KNOW THE CONTENTS. MANY THANKS N STOREY neil.a.storey@sky.com

William Heron · William Heron

I've received a number of the above from R.A.F. Hendon and in some cases against the disposition of the aircrew are the letters M.B.K.A. Could anyone tell me what these letters represent. Thanks

William Heron · William Heron

Could someone please tell me what the letters B.D.U. stand for. This appears several times in the 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. but offers no explanation as to what it means. Thanks for your help. Bill

Linda · Linda

Can anyone help me with identifying the uniform and badges of the man in this photo.e.g.,Army,Navy,Airforce? He is beleived to be Indonesian and served in WW2.He was a friend of a POW of 150 squadron who was liberated from Moosburg. The man in the photo is called Abdul Abdullah Halim Effendi Pedanga W...

jettisoning

article in Worcester News 04 08 08 Keeping the memory alive of one of the RAF's top guns8:13am Monday 4th August 2008By Mike Pryce » AT 20.26hrs on August 27, 1942, a Vickers Wellington Mk III hurtled down the runway at RAF Warboys in Cambridgeshire, pointed its blunt nose into the night sky and headed...

Munro · Munro

Hello friends, I´m looking for info about sources (on the internet) where I could find evidence of deceased Canadian citizens - something like a american - SSDI - Social Security Death Index. TIA Munro

cz_raf · cz_raf

Hi all, I would like to ask if anybody can help me with MSI abbreviation. It was used in list of bombers in some kind of form. Each plane has a different one and it was number of 3 digits or 2 letters plus 3 digits. I suppose it may be some kind of indentificator which was unique for each plane. Many thanks in ad...

K for Kitty Crew

Hi to all, Just browsing online newspapers and found in the Lincolnshire Echo that the Panton brothers, owners of 'Just Jane' based at East Kirkby, my fathers' old stomping ground (630 Squadron) are looking to have her flying again in 12 - 14 months time. A final decision will be made in approx: 1 month...

jettisoning

Atomic bomb witness opens display A war veteran who witnessed both atomic bombs dropped on Japan in World War II will open a display of survivors' stories in North Yorkshire later. Akira Okada, 81, is one of the few people to have lived through the 1945 bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was a 19-ye...

ME453 · ME453

OK you Canadian experts...I know this is a really long-shot, but I wonder whether you can help me identify which ANS this might be? The proud chap having just got his sergeants' stripes is Harry Callaghan, late of Manchester, England; posted to 29 OTU, 1660 HCU, No. 5 LFS then 467 squadron. Harry and...

Steve Darlow · Steve Darlow

Hi Just a quick note to notify everyone that Issue 3 of the online e-zine Fighting High - is now available to download FREE via www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm It's an all new 'singing and dancing' version - with video embedded! Steve Darlow

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	New Book (Preview) Gents, Chris Ward & I have just published an history of No.3 Group RAF Bomber Command. Available from Pen & Sword. Hope it does the group justice. ! Regards Steve	smudgersmith	5	1091	Oct 27, 2008 by smudgersmith
	An old Vertran (Preview) Hi all, Im trying to find out if there is anyone out there who remembers my Dad, Jim Tim Tyler. He was a Flt Engineer on Halifax bombers during the war. He was on the following Squadrons. 408 Squadron Nov 1942 till May 43 RAF Leeming 427 Squadron May 1943 till June 43 R...	paul	5	1152	Oct 26, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	Bomber Command Memorial (Preview) Regarding the news of a Bomber Command Memorial to be constructed in England, that represents all those that payed to ultimate sacrifice .............. Not before time, very little, very late but at least some recognition. A medal regarding Bomber Command for those who served, would be just reco...	K for Kitty Crew	1	1042	Oct 23, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Flt Sgt Desmond Widdows (Preview) I would like to say thank you to your site and the contribution by Jack Taylor/Linda Ibrom about Sergeant Jack Squire. I have been researching my family history and in particular the fate of my father's first cousin, Flt Sgt Desmond Widdows. All I knew about him from family stories was that he died on...	FAS	3	1072	Oct 22, 2008 by Linda
	We Lost Another Great one (Preview) This one is really sad, as Charley used to do the commentry for the Hamilton airshow as well as the Russell Group airshow just this past year. He was very sharp and you'd never guess his age, his recollection for detail was incredible. He'll surely be missed. OBITUARY TheStar.com \| Canada \| Charley Fox...	matt	1	1275	Oct 21, 2008 by matt
	Bomber Pilot finds lost body of his comrade after 64 years-An amazing story of friendship (Preview) In today's Daily Mail here in England,an amazing and touching story which illustrates so well the bonds and friendships of Bombercrews even to this day.A real tribute to the values which thankfully still remain. Well done P/O Reg. Wilson! Coincidentally,a photo of P/O Eric Church,the wireles...	Linda	2	1818	Oct 17, 2008 by Linda
	Book Review (Preview) I have just finished reading an incredible book titled Almost a Lifetime by John McMahon. It is his story of his life in StalagVIIIB and on the Death March across Germany. It is a book written with such passion and emotion that you believe you are there with them and parts of it will bring tears to your e...	leslie	1	955	Oct 17, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Help in identifying object found at crash site of Lancaster in Holland (Preview) On behalf of some Dutch researchers,this object was found and dug up at the crash site of Lancaster LL840 In Holland which crashed on June 22nd 1944(Squadron Leader Cole and crew) This object is 1 and a half inches(62mm) in diameter and 1 inch thick.It weighs 650 Gramms. The markings are 17Q above the c...	Linda	4	1497	Oct 16, 2008 by Anonymous
	What is this Red Bar on Lancaster nose ? (Preview) Hi, In this photo of a 195 Squadron Aircraft which my grandfather flew (classic aircraft) there appears to be a bar under the F on the aircraft's nose. I am guessing from the photo that this is the same colour as the F but am unsure w...	Guy	13	1595	Oct 9, 2008 by smudgersmith
	Can anyone identify air gunner and Lancaster? (Preview) This is a request on behalf of the son of an air gunner-William Martin Lane RCAF.He is trying to establish a Squadron that his father served in.(does anyone recognise anyone in the photo?) Also can anyone tell me anything re the photo of the Lancaster,with "Nancy" written on the side?	Linda	7	2053	Oct 8, 2008 by Linda
	great escape veteran dies (Preview) The Times Great Escape tunneller Eric Dowling dies aged 92Simon de Bruxelles div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited { color:#06c; } Eric Digger Dowling, who forged passports, made maps and helped to dig the one tunnel that the Germans did not discover before the G...	jettisoning	1	1351	Oct 6, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Another Halifax Air Gunner Joining (Preview) Hi all, looking forward to some interesting topics, i'm mad on the RAF and in particular the good old Halifax Bomber, I live right in the heart of nr 4 group bomber command country, so loads of old airfields to research, right on the doorstep, well almost of the Yorkshire Air Museum as well. Many of you ma...	Halifaxbomber	0	1227	Oct 6, 2008 by Halifaxbomber
	Obtaining Service Records (Preview) Some time ago I saw a posting on our forum where somone was asking about obtaining service records. I've forgotten the reply now and can't remember who had the posting. I'm trying to get the service records of an infantryman that served with the Manitoba Infantry Regiment and was killed very nearly at...	William Heron	4	1042	Sep 30, 2008 by William Heron
	F for Fox (Preview) Hello, My grandfather was a pilot in 195 Squadron (Wratting Common) and shortly after the war wrote a book about an operation with the idea of recording a lot of the operational details which would get lost over time. I have transcribed this [excuse the few typo's] to make it available and if you are int...	Guy	5	1059	Sep 21, 2008 by ME453
	Halifax II JB863 Memorial Ceremony at Fulford Golf Club (Preview) Report in York Press Tribute to RAFs doomed bomber4:10pm Saturday 13th September 2008By Richard Harris » THEY died so that Britain would remain free. These were the stirring words behind a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday in memory of the crew of a Halifax bomber that crashed at Fulford Golf Club...	jettisoning	0	1128	Sep 14, 2008 by jettisoning
	Log book entry (Preview) In my father's and his navigator's log book, on June 6/44 D-Day, the entry reads 2nd Front. There targets were in France. Would anyone have an idea of what 2nd Front refers to. Dad say's he can't really remember. Thanks Leslie	leslie	7	1379	Sep 4, 2008 by dawallace
	Halifax W1053 and the Tirpitz (Preview) Report in York Press 03.09.08 Veteran airmans Tirpitz memories 7:00pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008 By Press reporter » A VETERAN of the 1942 campaign against the German battleship Tirpitz has returned to recall the raids at his wartime base in North Yorkshire - from which the attacks were launched. J...	jettisoning	0	975	Sep 3, 2008 by jettisoning
	433 Squadron crew (Preview) Hi all, Can you help me to identify these men from 433 Squadron before take off from Hagen raid in the night of december 2-3 1944. I think it was Cook crew whose shot down this night..... Their bomber Halifax MZ807 crash in Alsace..... Thanks Dogfight	DOGFIGHT	3	1094	Aug 28, 2008 by richard.k
	New book about Czechoslovaks in the RCAF (Preview) Hi all, I would like to inform you that my last book RCAF bylo jejich osudem was released. The book contains biographies of 3 RCAF airmen of Czechoslovak origin - Vladimir V. Havlicek, Vladimir J. Sopuch and Otto Najemnik - whose life stories are not so known. More information on my website http://cz-...	cz_raf	0	851	Aug 26, 2008 by cz_raf
	HELP WITH SERVICE RECORD (Preview) HELLO CAN ANYONE HELP ME IF I E-MAIL THEM, MY UNCLES SERVICE RECORD TO LET ME KNOW THE CONTENTS. MANY THANKS N STOREY neil.a.storey@sky.com	NEIL STOREY	1	947	Aug 15, 2008 by K for Kitty Crew
	Loss of Bomber Reports (Preview) I've received a number of the above from R.A.F. Hendon and in some cases against the disposition of the aircrew are the letters M.B.K.A. Could anyone tell me what these letters represent. Thanks	William Heron	2	1067	Aug 11, 2008 by William Heron
	Abbreviation? (Preview) Could someone please tell me what the letters B.D.U. stand for. This appears several times in the 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. but offers no explanation as to what it means. Thanks for your help. Bill	William Heron	6	1122	Aug 5, 2008 by William Heron
	Identification needed (Preview) Can anyone help me with identifying the uniform and badges of the man in this photo.e.g.,Army,Navy,Airforce? He is beleived to be Indonesian and served in WW2.He was a friend of a POW of 150 squadron who was liberated from Moosburg. The man in the photo is called Abdul Abdullah Halim Effendi Pedanga W...	Linda	12	4542	Aug 5, 2008 by alexander
	Wellington X3367 (Preview) article in Worcester News 04 08 08 Keeping the memory alive of one of the RAF's top guns8:13am Monday 4th August 2008By Mike Pryce » AT 20.26hrs on August 27, 1942, a Vickers Wellington Mk III hurtled down the runway at RAF Warboys in Cambridgeshire, pointed its blunt nose into the night sky and headed...	jettisoning	1	1920	Aug 4, 2008 by K for Kitty Crew
	Looking for info (Preview) Hello friends, I´m looking for info about sources (on the internet) where I could find evidence of deceased Canadian citizens - something like a american - SSDI - Social Security Death Index. TIA Munro	Munro	2	1060	Jul 29, 2008 by Munro
	MSI abbreviation (Preview) Hi all, I would like to ask if anybody can help me with MSI abbreviation. It was used in list of bombers in some kind of form. Each plane has a different one and it was number of 3 digits or 2 letters plus 3 digits. I suppose it may be some kind of indentificator which was unique for each plane. Many thanks in ad...	cz_raf	3	1099	Jul 25, 2008 by cz_raf
	Lancaster NX611 'Just Jane' to fly again? (Preview) Hi to all, Just browsing online newspapers and found in the Lincolnshire Echo that the Panton brothers, owners of 'Just Jane' based at East Kirkby, my fathers' old stomping ground (630 Squadron) are looking to have her flying again in 12 - 14 months time. A final decision will be made in approx: 1 month...	K for Kitty Crew	1	1599	Jul 24, 2008 by Anonymous
	bombing of japan (Preview) Atomic bomb witness opens display A war veteran who witnessed both atomic bombs dropped on Japan in World War II will open a display of survivors' stories in North Yorkshire later. Akira Okada, 81, is one of the few people to have lived through the 1945 bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was a 19-ye...	jettisoning	0	908	Jul 24, 2008 by jettisoning
	ANS identification? (Preview) OK you Canadian experts...I know this is a really long-shot, but I wonder whether you can help me identify which ANS this might be? The proud chap having just got his sergeants' stripes is Harry Callaghan, late of Manchester, England; posted to 29 OTU, 1660 HCU, No. 5 LFS then 467 squadron. Harry and...	ME453	0	804	Jul 22, 2008 by ME453
	Fighting High Issue 3 - free to download (Preview) Hi Just a quick note to notify everyone that Issue 3 of the online e-zine Fighting High - is now available to download FREE via www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm It's an all new 'singing and dancing' version - with video embedded! Steve Darlow	Steve Darlow	0	811	Jul 18, 2008 by Steve Darlow
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