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Steve Darlow · jettisoning

On the night of 05-06.06.1944 1,012 Halifaxes , Lancasters and Mosquitoes attacked coastal batteries in Normandy . 220 4 Group Halifaxes attacked at Maisy and Mont Fleury . 192 6 Group (RCAF) Halifaxes supported attacks at Houlgate and Merville/Franceville . 76 Sq Halifax LW638 and 578 Sq MZ513 fa...

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some extra information about the dead of LAC Charles De Wever VR 1899837 (Belgian) , 32 SFTS, killed in a flying accident on the 26 of August 1944. According to my information the aircraft, a Harvard MK II (serialnr unknown/circumstances??), crashed 12 MILES FROM BOWDEN-CA...

alexander · alexander

Hello, I've the next information concerning P/O Biver Fernand (Belgian) of 32 SFTS: Pilot, Killed in a flying accident on the 18 of July 1942 at STONEY BEACH SASKATCHEWAN, first buried at MOOSE-JAW SASKATCHEWAN CEMETRY and transfered to Evere (Belgium) after the war. I would like to know if anyone c...

alexander · alexander

Hello, Here is a very interesting link about the Allied crews who've been helped by the members of Comete Line and where you can find information about the escaping story of Canadians, hiding places, etc.....and also the names of those who have been caught during their tentative of evasion. The site...

jettisoning

bbc tv online news Vulcan gets full display go-ahead The aircraft had to undergo a series of tests before it could fly at airshowsA Cold War aircraft restored by volunteers at a cost of £7m has been given permission to fly at airshows. The Vulcan had been allowed to fly from Bruntingthorpe, Leicesters...

matt · K for Kitty Crew

Hi to Matt and all, A couple of days ago, I was searching the net looking for Lancaster serial numbers when I came across a site pretending to have a list. This site crashed my computer and the local technican said it was one of the worst virus he has seen. So if you see a site with 'Antivirus XP 2008' stay wel...

wpo1408 · wpo1408

Hello, My name is Owen Jones and I ended up here while surfing Wikipedia for some historical details about one of my uncles. His name is also Owen Jones, as we were both named after his father. Although his real first name is Noel, it was never really used. I do not really know much about his WW2 exploits, b...

alexander · alexander

Hello, Can somebody help me to find more information (career, mission, etc.) about Sgt Coker Charles.K. RCAF, bombardier, J/17259, KIA on the 29 of May 1943. He was a crewmember of the Lancaster DS-627 of 115 Sqn Regards, Alexander

jettisoning

on-line news BBC website 26 June 2008 Berlin Airflift veterans honoured By Tom Warren BBC News, at RAF Cosford John Perkins faced Russian tanks during the 11-month airlift Sixty years ago as the Cold War was beginning, John Perkins was part of a team ordered to stop Russian tanks blocking Allied airf...

Bob · Bob

Can anyone supply me with some info on the fate of Halifax DG341? I have a copy of a log book showing it crashed and burned at Tempsford in 1942 but I cannot match this with the othe Tempsford info I have.

chris · chris

Dear all, thanks for reading this. I am new to the forum and hope my post is appropriate here. I am researching for a book about Bomber Command and would like to know if any of the Teletype raid orders and recordings/transcripts of aircrew conversations (ie master bomber directions, battle orders) ex...

k for kitty crew

Hi to all, Could someone please clarify the classification of the term 'milk run'. My father flew 34 ops in mid 1944 (April - September) with a number of ops around the 3 hour mark, one infact was 2 hrs 50 min. These were after his crew had done some much longer trips - ie: 8,9,10+ hrs operations. I trying t...

k for kitty crew

Further to my comments to Steve (Smudgersmith) I am of the opinion that basically all squadron / crews experienced extraordinary situations, moments of survival that we can only shake our heads in disbelief and think, how did they make through. This short story is from my (Joe Pollard) fathers fl...

William Heron · William Heron

I'm hoping some of our forum members might be able to point me the right direction here. Does anyone know if there is a site, Gov. Office, etc. that could be contacted where I could get the trades of some of the aircrew who flew with 431 Squadron? both N.C.O.'s and Officers that I'm missing. I have the serv...

jettisoning

bbc on line news Red Arrows moving to new RAF base The Red Arrows will move to another base in the countyThe Red Arrows acrobatic aerial team is moving to a new RAF base in Lincolnshire, the BBC has learned. The county council has confirmed the team's base will move from RAF Scampton to RAF Waddington. Th...

William Heron · William Heron

I'm hoping perhaps John Neal might be able to help with this one as an ex B/A. I recently came into possession of what I presume to be the Bombing Leader's records of how each camera performed on Op's. Against some aircraft the description "Fire Tracks" is noted, can someone please explain t...

smudgersmith · jettisoning

bbc on line news Dambusters remembered 65 years on Lancasters launched bouncing bombs at the German damsA service and fly-past will be held later to mark the 65th anniversary of the World War II Dambusters mission. A Lancaster bomber will fly three times over Derwent Reservoir in Derbyshire, which...

jettisoning

from the bbc on-line news site : Historic bomber completes tests The Vulcan Bomber carried out several test flights A restored Cold War bomber has returned to its Leicestershire base after completing a series of test flights. Organisers want to fly the Vulcan during the summer air show season but mu...

ALLYOOP · ALLYOOP

Hello again, Check this link out, scroll to very bottom of page then back scroll till you find heading (last topic on page). "Motion to Urge Government to Recognize Service of Bomber Command in Liberation of Europe During World War II - Debate Adjourned" for discussion on Bomber Comman...

matt · matt

I have no idea what this is from, I have been told it was a BBC series. If anyone knows for certain please advise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgOruLOKgEw&feature=related

ALLYOOP · ALLYOOP

Hello, Just went to Rescue 57 forum, new posting on there about site being plagued with viruses. Karl is working on new forum... You may want to disable or delete any links to that forum until new one is up. I'm sure will he will post here once he has new forum online. Alan

ALLYOOP · ALLYOOP

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23477722-details/Pictures%20that%20should%20shame%20us%20all%20reveal%20the%20shabby%20way%20Britain%20treats%20its%20fallen%20heroes/arti...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Hoping someone can help with yet another Wing Commander. Recent information from another site suggests this officer served with No.6 (Auxillary Group) Bomber Command from December 1938. Can anyone help with details on this officers early war-time career. Any details appreciated. Kind regards...

William Heron · William Heron

Today I received my copy of the Halifax Aircraft Association report and it contained an article on the offening panel. I thought I would share it in case some of us were not aware that changes had been made. The following is what has been decided upon to replace the original. Bomber Offensive. The st...

matt · matt

The video is on the Kitchener-Waterloo Record's website and is well worth the 5 minutes to watch it. He recounts his aircraft being shot down and how he evaded captured as well what is left of his aircraft. http://news.therecord.com/videogallery/341872

William Heron · William Heron

I'm posting this knowing that not ALL will be able to access the channel on which this program will be airing (particularly our international forum participants ---- sorry) but it might be something to watch for in you area of TV progarming. Sunday night April 27th W.N.E.D Buffalo N.Y (CHANNEL 21) in...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Hoping for more luck than my post for W/Cdr Fenwick-Wilson. Does anyone out there have any information on the early RAF career of the above mentioned officer. In 1940 he was a L.A.C by the time of his death as commanding officer No.90 (B) Squadron he was a Wing Commander with a DFC. Also looking for a phot...

jettisoning

bbc news on line WWI hangars in restoration plan Houses are also being built on the site Air hangars in Wiltshire which were used in both World Wars are being restored at a cost of £3m. The airfield, at Yatesbury near Calne, is currently being redeveloped, with flats and houses also being built. It cont...

Steve Darlow

Hi Firstly - to let everyone know that Issue 2 of Fighting High is now available to download via http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fhdownloadpage.htm Secondly - I recently made a visit to the Reichswald War Cemetery in Germany and came across the graves of Canadians Wing Commander David Jacobs DFC ,...

William Heron · William Heron

I will try to get this posted once more, as it appears the first time was unsuccessful. The following is a very brief excerpt from a daily publication from the U.K. which I received Wed. April 16/2008. Some men found themselves fulfilling roles which tilted the averages dramatically against them. th...

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	Bomber Command D-Day 06 June 1944 (Preview) On the night of 05-06.06.1944 1,012 Halifaxes , Lancasters and Mosquitoes attacked coastal batteries in Normandy . 220 4 Group Halifaxes attacked at Maisy and Mont Fleury . 192 6 Group (RCAF) Halifaxes supported attacks at Houlgate and Merville/Franceville . 76 Sq Halifax LW638 and 578 Sq MZ513 fa...	jettisoning	5	1530	Jul 18, 2008 by Steve Darlow
	RAF LAC Charles De Wever (Belgian) of 32 SFTS killed in flying accident over Canada on 26 of August 1944 (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some extra information about the dead of LAC Charles De Wever VR 1899837 (Belgian) , 32 SFTS, killed in a flying accident on the 26 of August 1944. According to my information the aircraft, a Harvard MK II (serialnr unknown/circumstances??), crashed 12 MILES FROM BOWDEN-CA...	alexander	3	2361	Jul 12, 2008 by alexander
	P/O Biver Fernand (Belgian) killed in flying accident in Canada in 1942 (Preview) Hello, I've the next information concerning P/O Biver Fernand (Belgian) of 32 SFTS: Pilot, Killed in a flying accident on the 18 of July 1942 at STONEY BEACH SASKATCHEWAN, first buried at MOOSE-JAW SASKATCHEWAN CEMETRY and transfered to Evere (Belgium) after the war. I would like to know if anyone c...	alexander	4	1568	Jul 12, 2008 by alexander
	Crews escaped with the help of the Comete Line (Preview) Hello, Here is a very interesting link about the Allied crews who've been helped by the members of Comete Line and where you can find information about the escaping story of Canadians, hiding places, etc.....and also the names of those who have been caught during their tentative of evasion. The site...	alexander	0	1009	Jul 5, 2008 by alexander
	update news on vulcan bomber (Preview) bbc tv online news Vulcan gets full display go-ahead The aircraft had to undergo a series of tests before it could fly at airshowsA Cold War aircraft restored by volunteers at a cost of £7m has been given permission to fly at airshows. The Vulcan had been allowed to fly from Bruntingthorpe, Leicesters...	jettisoning	0	865	Jul 5, 2008 by jettisoning
	Virus Warning! (Preview) Hi to Matt and all, A couple of days ago, I was searching the net looking for Lancaster serial numbers when I came across a site pretending to have a list. This site crashed my computer and the local technican said it was one of the worst virus he has seen. So if you see a site with 'Antivirus XP 2008' stay wel...	K for Kitty Crew	1	928	Jul 3, 2008 by matt
	Introduction Owen Jones DFC (Preview) Hello, My name is Owen Jones and I ended up here while surfing Wikipedia for some historical details about one of my uncles. His name is also Owen Jones, as we were both named after his father. Although his real first name is Noel, it was never really used. I do not really know much about his WW2 exploits, b...	wpo1408	1	1048	Jul 3, 2008 by matt
	Sgt Coker Charles.K. RCAF (Preview) Hello, Can somebody help me to find more information (career, mission, etc.) about Sgt Coker Charles.K. RCAF, bombardier, J/17259, KIA on the 29 of May 1943. He was a crewmember of the Lancaster DS-627 of 115 Sqn Regards, Alexander	alexander	5	1192	Jul 1, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	Berlin Airlift Anniversary (Preview) on-line news BBC website 26 June 2008 Berlin Airflift veterans honoured By Tom Warren BBC News, at RAF Cosford John Perkins faced Russian tanks during the 11-month airlift Sixty years ago as the Cold War was beginning, John Perkins was part of a team ordered to stop Russian tanks blocking Allied airf...	jettisoning	0	1197	Jun 26, 2008 by jettisoning
	Fate of a Halifax (Preview) Can anyone supply me with some info on the fate of Halifax DG341? I have a copy of a log book showing it crashed and burned at Tempsford in 1942 but I cannot match this with the othe Tempsford info I have.	Bob	4	1234	Jun 25, 2008 by Bob
	Teletype orders and crew radio conversations (Preview) Dear all, thanks for reading this. I am new to the forum and hope my post is appropriate here. I am researching for a book about Bomber Command and would like to know if any of the Teletype raid orders and recordings/transcripts of aircrew conversations (ie master bomber directions, battle orders) ex...	chris	0	1333	Jun 25, 2008 by chris
	Milk Runs - Please clarify (Preview) Hi to all, Could someone please clarify the classification of the term 'milk run'. My father flew 34 ops in mid 1944 (April - September) with a number of ops around the 3 hour mark, one infact was 2 hrs 50 min. These were after his crew had done some much longer trips - ie: 8,9,10+ hrs operations. I trying t...	k for kitty crew	3	960	Jun 5, 2008 by John P
	Extraordinary operations details regarding to all squadrons (Preview) Further to my comments to Steve (Smudgersmith) I am of the opinion that basically all squadron / crews experienced extraordinary situations, moments of survival that we can only shake our heads in disbelief and think, how did they make through. This short story is from my (Joe Pollard) fathers fl...	k for kitty crew	4	1975	May 30, 2008 by John Pollard
	Missing aircraft trades (Preview) I'm hoping some of our forum members might be able to point me the right direction here. Does anyone know if there is a site, Gov. Office, etc. that could be contacted where I could get the trades of some of the aircrew who flew with 431 Squadron? both N.C.O.'s and Officers that I'm missing. I have the serv...	William Heron	5	1154	May 24, 2008 by Anonymous
	red arrows leaving scampton (Preview) bbc on line news Red Arrows moving to new RAF base The Red Arrows will move to another base in the countyThe Red Arrows acrobatic aerial team is moving to a new RAF base in Lincolnshire, the BBC has learned. The county council has confirmed the team's base will move from RAF Scampton to RAF Waddington. Th...	jettisoning	0	885	May 21, 2008 by jettisoning
	Bombsight Camera Information (Preview) I'm hoping perhaps John Neal might be able to help with this one as an ex B/A. I recently came into possession of what I presume to be the Bombing Leader's records of how each camera performed on Op's. Against some aircraft the description "Fire Tracks" is noted, can someone please explain t...	William Heron	3	1376	May 19, 2008 by Pigeonbird
	dambusters 65 years on (Preview) bbc on line news Dambusters remembered 65 years on Lancasters launched bouncing bombs at the German damsA service and fly-past will be held later to mark the 65th anniversary of the World War II Dambusters mission. A Lancaster bomber will fly three times over Derwent Reservoir in Derbyshire, which...	jettisoning	3	1127	May 18, 2008 by smudgersmith
	avro vulcan bomber (Preview) from the bbc on-line news site : Historic bomber completes tests The Vulcan Bomber carried out several test flights A restored Cold War bomber has returned to its Leicestershire base after completing a series of test flights. Organisers want to fly the Vulcan during the summer air show season but mu...	jettisoning	0	1164	May 11, 2008 by jettisoning
	Canadian Gov. may construct National Memorial for Bomber Command... (Preview) Hello again, Check this link out, scroll to very bottom of page then back scroll till you find heading (last topic on page). "Motion to Urge Government to Recognize Service of Bomber Command in Liberation of Europe During World War II - Debate Adjourned" for discussion on Bomber Comman...	ALLYOOP	2	1295	May 6, 2008 by matt
	Re-Created footage of a Lanc Crew (Preview) I have no idea what this is from, I have been told it was a BBC series. If anyone knows for certain please advise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgOruLOKgEw&feature=related	matt	4	1277	May 6, 2008 by matt
	Rescue 57 forum going down... viruses (Preview) Hello, Just went to Rescue 57 forum, new posting on there about site being plagued with viruses. Karl is working on new forum... You may want to disable or delete any links to that forum until new one is up. I'm sure will he will post here once he has new forum online. Alan	ALLYOOP	0	966	May 3, 2008 by ALLYOOP
	Canada vs Britian (Governments) - how we show our respect for War Dead (Preview) http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23477722-details/Pictures%20that%20should%20shame%20us%20all%20reveal%20the%20shabby%20way%20Britain%20treats%20its%20fallen%20heroes/arti...	ALLYOOP	2	1123	May 3, 2008 by matt
	Wing Commander John Lionel Howe Fletcher 05218 RAF (Preview) Hoping someone can help with yet another Wing Commander. Recent information from another site suggests this officer served with No.6 (Auxillary Group) Bomber Command from December 1938. Can anyone help with details on this officers early war-time career. Any details appreciated. Kind regards...	smudgersmith	0	1463	Apr 30, 2008 by smudgersmith
	Controversial Panel War Museum Ottawa (Preview) Today I received my copy of the Halifax Aircraft Association report and it contained an article on the offening panel. I thought I would share it in case some of us were not aware that changes had been made. The following is what has been decided upon to replace the original. Bomber Offensive. The st...	William Heron	1	1221	Apr 28, 2008 by matt
	Tremendous Interview with F/O Keith of 427 Sqn (Preview) The video is on the Kitchener-Waterloo Record's website and is well worth the 5 minutes to watch it. He recounts his aircraft being shot down and how he evaded captured as well what is left of his aircraft. http://news.therecord.com/videogallery/341872	matt	0	986	Apr 28, 2008 by matt
	War in the Air (Preview) I'm posting this knowing that not ALL will be able to access the channel on which this program will be airing (particularly our international forum participants ---- sorry) but it might be something to watch for in you area of TV progarming. Sunday night April 27th W.N.E.D Buffalo N.Y (CHANNEL 21) in...	William Heron	0	954	Apr 25, 2008 by William Heron
	W/Cdr Peter Francis Dunham DFC (Preview) Hoping for more luck than my post for W/Cdr Fenwick-Wilson. Does anyone out there have any information on the early RAF career of the above mentioned officer. In 1940 he was a L.A.C by the time of his death as commanding officer No.90 (B) Squadron he was a Wing Commander with a DFC. Also looking for a phot...	smudgersmith	0	1112	Apr 23, 2008 by smudgersmith
	yatesbury (Preview) bbc news on line WWI hangars in restoration plan Houses are also being built on the site Air hangars in Wiltshire which were used in both World Wars are being restored at a cost of £3m. The airfield, at Yatesbury near Calne, is currently being redeveloped, with flats and houses also being built. It cont...	jettisoning	0	1022	Apr 22, 2008 by jettisoning
	Fighting High e-zine Issue 2 & W/Cdr Jacobs 408 Squadron (Preview) Hi Firstly - to let everyone know that Issue 2 of Fighting High is now available to download via http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fhdownloadpage.htm Secondly - I recently made a visit to the Reichswald War Cemetery in Germany and came across the graves of Canadians Wing Commander David Jacobs DFC ,...	Steve Darlow	0	1211	Apr 19, 2008 by Steve Darlow
	Bomber Command Medal Petition (Preview) I will try to get this posted once more, as it appears the first time was unsuccessful. The following is a very brief excerpt from a daily publication from the U.K. which I received Wed. April 16/2008. Some men found themselves fulfilling roles which tilted the averages dramatically against them. th...	William Heron	3	1311	Apr 18, 2008 by Pigeonbird
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