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paulh · paulh

Was it usual practice for a couple of homing pigeons to be taken on flights by bomber crews. If so, did this continue through to 1945? Paul h

William Heron · William Heron

Do any of our forum members have any information on a Navigator A.T.Knight 1384356-POW (date unknown) was sent to Stalag Luft L1 (Barth Vogelsang) Apparently was refused in the R.A.F. but joined the R.C.A.F. - Sqdn. unknown. Any help would be appreciated crew,date, target, etc. Thanks, Bill

EGT · EGT

Hello everyone, I'm new here, I'm trying to find out more about my Grandfather, a rear gunner on Halifaxes & Lancasters, then after the war on Lincolns. He passed away a few years ago, his name was Edward William Hobbs and left the RAF as a Warrant Officer, all I can remember is he was based for some ti...

matt · matt

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...

matt · matt

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

Goozelle · Anonymous

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

Richiemurray · Richiemurray

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...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

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...

andy · Iain

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...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

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

Peteinhull · Peteinhull

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...

CLB · CLB

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...

k4kittycrew · Anonymous

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.

NICK · NICK

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...

Gus_635 · Gus_635

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...

andy · andy

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

Steve Darlow · Steve Darlow

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...

Peterd · Peterd

Does anyone have any records or information about my Father who was a pathfinder pilot during WW2. His name was Thomas Alton Dighton.

matt · Anonymous

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...

MikeH · Chris Hindley

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?

paulh · paulh

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

R. Fulford

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...

cibola123 · cibola123

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...

paulh · paulh

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...

thorthemighty · thorthemighty

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

MikeH · MikeH

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

dizzy-t · dizzy-t

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...

matt · matt

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...

William Heron · William Heron

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.

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

http://aces.safarikovi.org/luftwaffe.wartime.aerial.victory.credits.html

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	homing pigeons .... (Preview) Was it usual practice for a couple of homing pigeons to be taken on flights by bomber crews. If so, did this continue through to 1945? Paul h	paulh	3	1009	Sep 21, 2010 by R. Fulford
	Navigator information?? (Preview) Do any of our forum members have any information on a Navigator A.T.Knight 1384356-POW (date unknown) was sent to Stalag Luft L1 (Barth Vogelsang) Apparently was refused in the R.A.F. but joined the R.C.A.F. - Sqdn. unknown. Any help would be appreciated crew,date, target, etc. Thanks, Bill	William Heron	6	1100	Sep 20, 2010 by AW
	Trying to find out more about my grandfather (Preview) Hello everyone, I'm new here, I'm trying to find out more about my Grandfather, a rear gunner on Halifaxes & Lancasters, then after the war on Lincolns. He passed away a few years ago, his name was Edward William Hobbs and left the RAF as a Warrant Officer, all I can remember is he was based for some ti...	EGT	7	837	Sep 19, 2010 by EGT
	Interesting Story (Preview) 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...	matt	15	3535	Sep 17, 2010 by Mackem
	Warbird Radio (Preview) 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	matt	0	610	Sep 10, 2010 by matt
	102 Squadron - my dad at 90 (Preview) 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	Anonymous	5	972	Sep 10, 2010 by Goozelle
	429 Sqdn East Moor 1943 (Preview) 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...	Richiemurray	6	1244	Sep 6, 2010 by Richiemurray
	Radar terminology (Preview) 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...	Justplanedave	2	635	Aug 27, 2010 by Justplanedave
	A suitible crew photo, help needed (Preview) 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...	Iain	2	1063	Aug 20, 2010 by andy
	Bomber Command Campaign Diaries (Preview) 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	k4kittycrew	3	4062	Jul 21, 2010 by wayne
	646699 W.O. Ronald Haywood CGM (Preview) 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...	Peteinhull	2	1139	Jul 20, 2010 by Peteinhull
	Harry Sheldon - LM471 (Preview) 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...	CLB	0	694	Jul 16, 2010 by CLB
	Squadron?? (Preview) 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.	Anonymous	1	818	Jul 6, 2010 by k4kittycrew
	102 SUADRON CASAULTY JULY 1942 (Preview) 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...	NICK	1	756	Jul 5, 2010 by MikeH
	War Crime Investigations... (Preview) 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...	Gus_635	6	874	Jun 28, 2010 by Anonymous
	617 Grond Crew (Preview) 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	andy	0	564	Jun 23, 2010 by andy
	Competition (Preview) 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...	Steve Darlow	0	528	Jun 23, 2010 by Steve Darlow
	information on my Father (Preview) Does anyone have any records or information about my Father who was a pathfinder pilot during WW2. His name was Thomas Alton Dighton.	Peterd	4	1004	Jun 18, 2010 by AW
	Who's kidding whom? (closed) (Preview) 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...	Anonymous	24	1723	Jun 15, 2010 by matt
	Wing Commander A. R. Hindley OBE AFC RAF (Deceased) (Preview) 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?	Chris Hindley	5	2368	Jun 6, 2010 by MikeH
	description needed for 2nd A/B (Preview) 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	paulh	5	660	May 29, 2010 by paulh
	With a measure of sorrow and a real sense of loss (Preview) 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...	R. Fulford	3	696	May 25, 2010 by Anonymous
	1663 HCU count for service? (Preview) 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...	cibola123	5	1268	May 25, 2010 by cibola123
	RAF Hendon 1946-46/47 Groups and Metropolitan Communications Flight. (Preview) 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...	paulh	0	499	May 23, 2010 by paulh
	Ground Crew ORB Ludford Magna 44-45 - can anybody help? (Preview) 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	thorthemighty	0	471	May 18, 2010 by thorthemighty
	Sgt J T Hadland - 76 Squadron (Preview) 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	MikeH	7	897	May 18, 2010 by Starman 1957
	Wish to know more about Gerald Yeates (Preview) 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...	dizzy-t	2	757	May 17, 2010 by dizzy-t
	Another Airworthy Lanc (Preview) 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...	matt	1	905	May 12, 2010 by dizzy-t
	Call Signs (Preview) 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.	William Heron	18	1854	May 6, 2010 by ME453
	Luftwaffe Claims Against Bomber Command (Preview) http://aces.safarikovi.org/luftwaffe.wartime.aerial.victory.credits.html	k4kittycrew	1	991	May 6, 2010 by ME453
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