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John W · Chris

Hello I am hoping to to find some information regarding my Grandfather who was a Sergeant in NZ 75th Squadron. I have some details about the raid where he lost his life on 17th April 1943 but not much really. I know his aircraft was a Stirling, BF 451 AA-Z and that he flew from Newmarket Heath but I dont re...

Jiffy828 · Jiffy828

I have a photo of "Morry" Berndsson and his crew which was in an album belonging to his rear gunner 1800824 Albert Edward Smith, D.F.M. Other members of the crew are:- Ray Perkins (WOP) Ed. Pringle (NAV) "Norm" Adams (BA) "Monty" Mountford (ENG) If you have any infor...

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, Can anyone tell me the Squadron number and aircraft used during this time? I'm also looking for any information regarding a Jack Tucker who served there. Regards, Mike.

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, Can anyone help with information of aircraft /crew regarding a F/O Whitter who was killed on operations 14/15 January 1945. Regards, Mike H

Pigeonbird · Pigeonbird

Hello Linda: I noticed that in the pictures of #419 Squadron, you have a picture of Raymond Krefting, and some of his way record. Several years ago, I was asked by his Niece (who never knew him) if I could research his war record. At that time, none of these sources existed, and really all I could find out...

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ssuellis · ssuellis

I hope you can help I am researching RAF Riccall looking for peole who worked or trained there if you can help please contatc me sue

chbs13 · chbs13

Hello: I was contacted on facebook by Gary Clarke a week ago. He wanted to know if I was the son of William Law Sandilands of 76 Sqdn who was killed on 28 October 1944 over Holland and was looking for photos. I replied in the affirmative but Gary has not since replied. Does anyone know if there are photos of a...

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I am looking for any info on Arthur Rose possibly with the Rhodesian crews

Speedbird1 · Speedbird1

I hope this information is helpful for anyone researching anything to do with 115 and 75 Sqn who were based at RAF Witchford and RAF Mepal. I was lucky enough to visit the wonderful RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia which is situated on what was the airfield during WW2. This very small but perfect...

Cabby · Cabby

Hi, I'm researching my Granddad George Clarke Flight Engineer and his time in the squadron. We have a few photo's, his flight log and his memoirs he had printed with stories of his time in 298. I am looking for anymore info on his crew. I believe I have found his pilot 'Lofty' Edward Seekings on here and j...

Moose · Moose

Could not find anyone in three sources I have checked. I would think that possibly by the time a recipient of a DFM came up for another award he would be an officer and receive a DFC ?

Nightflyer

I am the author of the book 'Lancaster Operations: One squadrons contribution to the bomber Offensive' published in 2003. The history of 100 Squadron when they operated out of RAF Stations Grimsby and Elsham Wolds. I am now working on a revised edition that will include more detail of the losses, mo...

christtalmighty · christtalmighty

Ladies and gentlemen,I was wondering if you would mind assisting with my enquiries. I am trying to find more information about by grandfathers brother. His name was Gerard Kelly (535494), an RAF flight sergeant with 44 Squadron, based in Waddington. My great uncle was at the grave last year, it w...

poreilly55 · poreilly55

Remembering my uncle Jim O'Reilly - The average age of a Lancaster bomber crew member was 22, with a life expectancy of two weeks. Because Jim was 29/30 his nickname was 'Dad' on board by the crew as he was the 'old man', and as their Navigator he got them there and back. On what was to be their last Ops missi...

Coffey · Coffey

Can anyone offer any insight into the notation "clear hood wings test" in a pilot's logbook from Service Flying Training School? I understand the Wings Test was the final step before graduating, but am mystified by the "clear hood" aspect. Was this some kind of hood the student would wear so he could...

paulh · paulh

I am researching my late fathers ww2 career. Has anyone got a copy of the ORBs for 35 squadron pff at Graveley covering December 1944 especially the 23rd when a daylight attack with 582 squadron from Little Staughton and 35 squadron from Graveley attacked the marshalling yards at Gremburg/Cologne...

Brummie on Exmoor · Brummie on Exmoor

Claude COLBURN was the husband of a family relative. They were both only 22, and had been married for less than a year. He was the Pilot of the Halifax noted above, on the night of 13/14 July 1943, on a raid over Aachen. The plane was lost somewhere near Cologne, and the crew was killed. They are all but one b...

barnsley · barnsley

A heads up for anyone interested to listen to a survivor from a 166 Squadron crew shot down by a night fighter over Germany as he talks about his experiences.

Coffey · Coffey

My Dad left Canada on May 28, 1943 on a troopship from Halifax. Does anyone know of a resource that I can access to find out the name of the ship? Was it by itself or in a convoy etc? I have done some cursory research on the Web, but no luck so far. Any links, tips , info etc would be appreciated. Cheers, Clint.

Becky · Anonymous

Hi, im hoping for more information about my great uncle, unfortunately I have no one left on that side of the family who can tell me more about it. I believe he was in squadron 166, I know that they were shot down over France and they all survived. Thank you Becky

Wayne Hemingsley

looking for information on James Dougherty pilot officer 619 squadron if anyone can help.

billmeegan · billmeegan

I am new to this forumso if this post is inappropriate please advise. My interest is in researching Sgt Merton who was lost in a Wellington crash in 1943. Any remembrances of him would be appreciated. Bill Meegan, Lexington, KY, USA

Howard622 · Howard622

Looking for any informative on Geoffrey Arthur Welch (156100) who was KIA whilst serving on 622 Sqdn in Feb 1944. I have established that he served on 218 Sqdn from 23/6/43 - 1/8/43 and then he was posted to 214 Sqdn before arriving on 622 Sqdn in early Feb 1944.These short periods of time on the Squadron...

PrivatePrice · PrivatePrice

Dear Forum, I am trying to conduct some family research on an uncle of mine, Gerald Price, who was killed over Stuggart on the night of the 28/29 July 1944 whilst flying in Lancaster ND699, PH-P. I know the site of the crash of the aircraft, near Renningen, near Stuggart ,but was hoping some of the more kn...

alieneyes · newfiebullet

Hey Guys!!!! Great to find this website. First off I just like to say great to see people remembering our fallen!! Recently I found in my family tree a young man of 19 years William George Stanley White. Air Gunner. Shot down and was lucky enough to dig deeper until I found his military file. I could har...

willc684 · willc684

Hi My grandmother's brother was John Francis Savage - http://www.bombercrew.com/35/savage.htm My mum and myself are really interested in learning more about him. We have a few pieces of information however we would really like to know what were his prior missions and anything else as well is very...

Jacques Laurin · Jacques Laurin

Hi, Could anyone help me to identify the 2 airmen beside Jean-Paul Laurin on this photo ? many thanks in advance, Jacques Laurin nephew of J.-P.

Patrice Courtine

Hi, just to inform you that F/Sgt Alan Seaton passed away on the 6th of June 2018 aged 94. His funeral will be at York Crematorium on Friday the 29th of June at 11.40. Alan was very proud of his connection with 166 squadron where he served as a wireless operator. He made numerous sorties over Germany, Holl...

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	Information regarding Rodney Leslie Pierson, NZ 75th Squadron (Preview) Hello I am hoping to to find some information regarding my Grandfather who was a Sergeant in NZ 75th Squadron. I have some details about the raid where he lost his life on 17th April 1943 but not much really. I know his aircraft was a Stirling, BF 451 AA-Z and that he flew from Newmarket Heath but I dont re...	Chris	18	4141	Nov 21, 2018 by John W
	35 Sqdn. 8 Gp. PFF - RAF Graveley 1944:- "P"oppa Berndsson & the boys (Preview) I have a photo of "Morry" Berndsson and his crew which was in an album belonging to his rear gunner 1800824 Albert Edward Smith, D.F.M. Other members of the crew are:- Ray Perkins (WOP) Ed. Pringle (NAV) "Norm" Adams (BA) "Monty" Mountford (ENG) If you have any infor...	Jiffy828	10	2668	Nov 11, 2018 by John W
	RAF Manston - Air & Sea Rescue 1944 (Preview) Hi, Can anyone tell me the Squadron number and aircraft used during this time? I'm also looking for any information regarding a Jack Tucker who served there. Regards, Mike.	MikeH	0	503	Oct 29, 2018 by MikeH
	F/O James Whitter DFM - 578 Sqn (Preview) Hi, Can anyone help with information of aircraft /crew regarding a F/O Whitter who was killed on operations 14/15 January 1945. Regards, Mike H	MikeH	2	611	Oct 20, 2018 by MikeH
	P/O Raymond Krefting (Preview) Hello Linda: I noticed that in the pictures of #419 Squadron, you have a picture of Raymond Krefting, and some of his way record. Several years ago, I was asked by his Niece (who never knew him) if I could research his war record. At that time, none of these sources existed, and really all I could find out...	Pigeonbird	2	1398	Oct 16, 2018 by Anonymous
	John clingley (Preview) to.http://www.activeboard.com/confirm.spark?aBID=100548&abKey=...	Hoyhablo1805	7	2120	Oct 8, 2018 by Anonymous
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	looking for people who trained or worked at RAF Riccall raf riccall (Preview) I hope you can help I am researching RAF Riccall looking for peole who worked or trained there if you can help please contatc me sue	ssuellis	1	769	Sep 19, 2018 by Doug Baker
	76 squadron Oct1944 (Preview) Hello: I was contacted on facebook by Gary Clarke a week ago. He wanted to know if I was the son of William Law Sandilands of 76 Sqdn who was killed on 28 October 1944 over Holland and was looking for photos. I replied in the affirmative but Gary has not since replied. Does anyone know if there are photos of a...	chbs13	7	1748	Sep 19, 2018 by Anonymous
	Arthur Rose (Preview) I am looking for any info on Arthur Rose possibly with the Rhodesian crews	Anonymous	0	602	Sep 16, 2018 by Anonymous
	115 Sqn and 75 Sqn based near Ely, Cambs. Important information for anyone researching this. (Preview) I hope this information is helpful for anyone researching anything to do with 115 and 75 Sqn who were based at RAF Witchford and RAF Mepal. I was lucky enough to visit the wonderful RAF Witchford Display of Memorabilia which is situated on what was the airfield during WW2. This very small but perfect...	Speedbird1	0	596	Sep 14, 2018 by Speedbird1
	298 Squadron (Preview) Hi, I'm researching my Granddad George Clarke Flight Engineer and his time in the squadron. We have a few photo's, his flight log and his memoirs he had printed with stories of his time in 298. I am looking for anymore info on his crew. I believe I have found his pilot 'Lofty' Edward Seekings on here and j...	Cabby	5	1793	Aug 24, 2018 by Caringofficer
	As anyone ever seen any RCAF airman with a DFM and Bar (Preview) Could not find anyone in three sources I have checked. I would think that possibly by the time a recipient of a DFM came up for another award he would be an officer and receive a DFC ?	Moose	6	1247	Aug 21, 2018 by Coffey
	Lancaster Operations: 2nd Edition. 100 Squadron (Preview) I am the author of the book 'Lancaster Operations: One squadrons contribution to the bomber Offensive' published in 2003. The history of 100 Squadron when they operated out of RAF Stations Grimsby and Elsham Wolds. I am now working on a revised edition that will include more detail of the losses, mo...	Nightflyer	4	1171	Aug 19, 2018 by Night Flyer
	44 Squadron August 1942 loss of L7537 (Preview) Ladies and gentlemen,I was wondering if you would mind assisting with my enquiries. I am trying to find more information about by grandfathers brother. His name was Gerard Kelly (535494), an RAF flight sergeant with 44 Squadron, based in Waddington. My great uncle was at the grave last year, it w...	christtalmighty	7	3123	Aug 8, 2018 by christtalmighty
	Jim O'Reilly - Navigator - Date of Death: 09/10/1943 (Preview) Remembering my uncle Jim O'Reilly - The average age of a Lancaster bomber crew member was 22, with a life expectancy of two weeks. Because Jim was 29/30 his nickname was 'Dad' on board by the crew as he was the 'old man', and as their Navigator he got them there and back. On what was to be their last Ops missi...	poreilly55	3	1195	Aug 6, 2018 by poreilly55
	"Clear Hood Wings Test" notation in Logbook (Preview) Can anyone offer any insight into the notation "clear hood wings test" in a pilot's logbook from Service Flying Training School? I understand the Wings Test was the final step before graduating, but am mystified by the "clear hood" aspect. Was this some kind of hood the student would wear so he could...	Coffey	0	553	Aug 1, 2018 by Coffey
	ORB December 23- 35 squadron Graveley. Gremburg/Cologne (Preview) I am researching my late fathers ww2 career. Has anyone got a copy of the ORBs for 35 squadron pff at Graveley covering December 1944 especially the 23rd when a daylight attack with 582 squadron from Little Staughton and 35 squadron from Graveley attacked the marshalling yards at Gremburg/Cologne...	paulh	32	5313	Jul 27, 2018 by PeteT
	Warrant Officer Claude Maurice COLBURN RAFVR, Halifax Mark II, JD175. (Preview) Claude COLBURN was the husband of a family relative. They were both only 22, and had been married for less than a year. He was the Pilot of the Halifax noted above, on the night of 13/14 July 1943, on a raid over Aachen. The plane was lost somewhere near Cologne, and the crew was killed. They are all but one b...	Brummie on Exmoor	6	705	Jul 25, 2018 by Brummie on Exmoor
	166 squadron Veteran shot down in 1944 to appear on Jeremy Vine show Wednesday 25/07/18 between 13.00 and 14.00 (Preview) A heads up for anyone interested to listen to a survivor from a 166 Squadron crew shot down by a night fighter over Germany as he talks about his experiences.	barnsley	0	490	Jul 23, 2018 by barnsley
	Troopships leaving Halifax (Preview) My Dad left Canada on May 28, 1943 on a troopship from Halifax. Does anyone know of a resource that I can access to find out the name of the ship? Was it by itself or in a convoy etc? I have done some cursory research on the Web, but no luck so far. Any links, tips , info etc would be appreciated. Cheers, Clint.	Coffey	2	617	Jul 21, 2018 by Coffey
	Robert Sydney Drongeson (Preview) Hi, im hoping for more information about my great uncle, unfortunately I have no one left on that side of the family who can tell me more about it. I believe he was in squadron 166, I know that they were shot down over France and they all survived. Thank you Becky	Anonymous	5	821	Jul 13, 2018 by Becky
	J H Dougherty (Preview) looking for information on James Dougherty pilot officer 619 squadron if anyone can help.	Wayne Hemingsley	0	546	Jul 5, 2018 by Wayne Hemingsley
	Sgt John Paul Merton Sqd 166 Kirmington (Preview) I am new to this forumso if this post is inappropriate please advise. My interest is in researching Sgt Merton who was lost in a Wellington crash in 1943. Any remembrances of him would be appreciated. Bill Meegan, Lexington, KY, USA	billmeegan	2	657	Jul 4, 2018 by billmeegan
	F/Lt G.A. Welch 622 Sqdn KIA (Preview) Looking for any informative on Geoffrey Arthur Welch (156100) who was KIA whilst serving on 622 Sqdn in Feb 1944. I have established that he served on 218 Sqdn from 23/6/43 - 1/8/43 and then he was posted to 214 Sqdn before arriving on 622 Sqdn in early Feb 1944.These short periods of time on the Squadron...	Howard622	0	437	Jul 1, 2018 by Howard622
	A/G Sgt Gerald Price, service number 1507522, 12 Sqdn. (Preview) Dear Forum, I am trying to conduct some family research on an uncle of mine, Gerald Price, who was killed over Stuggart on the night of the 28/29 July 1944 whilst flying in Lancaster ND699, PH-P. I know the site of the crash of the aircraft, near Renningen, near Stuggart ,but was hoping some of the more kn...	PrivatePrice	9	1614	Jun 30, 2018 by PrivatePrice
	Squadron 434 shot down mar 15 1945. I had a relative on it William George Stanley White (Preview) Hey Guys!!!! Great to find this website. First off I just like to say great to see people remembering our fallen!! Recently I found in my family tree a young man of 19 years William George Stanley White. Air Gunner. Shot down and was lucky enough to dig deeper until I found his military file. I could har...	newfiebullet	1	529	Jun 26, 2018 by alieneyes
	Researching for my mother - 35 Squadron (Preview) Hi My grandmother's brother was John Francis Savage - http://www.bombercrew.com/35/savage.htm My mum and myself are really interested in learning more about him. We have a few pieces of information however we would really like to know what were his prior missions and anything else as well is very...	willc684	3	757	Jun 22, 2018 by Dougie (Douglas) Muego
	Lanc aircrew photo taken April 21st, 1943 somewhere in England ? (Preview) Hi, Could anyone help me to identify the 2 airmen beside Jean-Paul Laurin on this photo ? many thanks in advance, Jacques Laurin nephew of J.-P.	Jacques Laurin	6	514	Jun 21, 2018 by alieneyes
	F/Sgt ALAN SEATON (Preview) Hi, just to inform you that F/Sgt Alan Seaton passed away on the 6th of June 2018 aged 94. His funeral will be at York Crematorium on Friday the 29th of June at 11.40. Alan was very proud of his connection with 166 squadron where he served as a wireless operator. He made numerous sorties over Germany, Holl...	Patrice Courtine	0	389	Jun 20, 2018 by Patrice Courtine
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