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matt · Steve Darlow

(I hope you own't mind me posting direct to your forum) I would like to inform you that the first issue of the online ezine FIGHTING HIGH is now available for download via the following link http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm FIGHTING HIGH pays tribute to the Allied airmen who won th...

William Heron · William Heron

I had occasion today to log onto the website for the Museum and found that the name has been officially changed from R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum to National Air Force Museum of Canada. I didn't know if our forum members were aware of it so I thought I should pass it along.

William Heron · Steve Andrews

Just enquiring if anyone would remember a Mel Andrews from Toronto who served as a navigator in a Halifax flying first with 419, then 431 then 432. Their crew for the full tour was Jim Morrison, Pilot Andy Johnson, Gunner Tommy Hieland, Bomb Aimer John Lynk, Rear Gunner Bill Touchie, Wireless O...

Munro · Munro

Dear friends I´m looking for information about P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (J86956) 429 Sq. Extremely helps me contact to people who knew him or to his family. thank you very much in advance Munro

alexander · alexander

Hello, Can somebody explain me the meaning of this code (book, documents?). I've found in a police report about the MZ-522 the next: The Air Force Code A. P. 1927 was taken by members of the Belgian Underground. HAPPY NEW YEAR Greetings from Belgium Alexander

HalifaxEQH · HalifaxEQH

Im looking for any information (flight route, photos of the crew, etc.) regarding to Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z. It crashed near Düsseldorf on 02nd of June 1942 The crew: TOFIELD, GORDON LESLIE -> KIA LARTER, RONALD, PARTRIDGE -> KIA LESLIE JAMES -> KIA TITTERINGTON, JOHN -> KIA WALS...

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some information about the career of F/O Loewen Dave H., J/27590, Bombaimer of 431 Sqn. He's now buried at the Schoonselhof Cemetery Antwerp, Belgium. Regards, Alexander

William Heron · William Heron

I thought some of the forum members might find the following of interest. This was the explanation given to a lady from Huddersfield, England who had enquired as to the R.A.F. roundels. FYI this came from an English publication and was sent to me. The origins of the Royal Air Force Roundel come from...

William Heron · William Heron

On a sad note, I have to let you all know that another of our vets has passed away. Sadly on Tuesday December 4th Wally Poynter, a navigator with the Heaven crew of 431 Iroquois Squadron passed away suddenly. Wally was a gentleman and shared his Air Force experiences with me just two weeks ago. He will be m...

William Heron · William Heron

This question is to anyone that can offer help. I'm looking for information on the above airman. he flew 23 Ops' with 425 Sqdn. and lived out the war. He was a navigator and his pilot was a F/L Harvey. I don't have a service number at the moment. His sister, who is 92 years old is trying to find some informati...

matt · matt

http://www.57rescuecanada.com/ProgressReports/PReport21.htm

William Heron · William Heron

I just received today Oct.30/07 my return address stickers from the War Amps. Included with it was a leaflet outlining various DVD's and VHS tapes they make available titled "Canada's Military Heritage Series" I'm not sure if anyone has heard of this --- I hadn't. Amongst the offers...

William Heron · William Heron

For those interested the following will be aired on the History Channel. "The Legendary Lancaster" Monday November 26th - 6am,10am and 4pm. And again on December 14th at the same daily times.

alexander · alexander

Hello, I'm looking after some information about the loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn lost on the 31 of December 1944/01 of January 1945. The aircraft crashed in Belgium. Database of Army Museum says "Attenhoven" (area of Saint-Trond) as crashlocation and other sources say "are...

William Heron · William Heron

A combat report from 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. for the night of March 5th 1945 states that Lancaster SE-D was attacked by an enemy aircraft identified as being HS 219. This fighter made TWO unsuccessful attacks on the Lancaster and after a corkscrew was executed he broke away and was not seen again.Can anyone...

William Heron · William Heron

Hi folks, I have come across a bit of a puzzler and I'm hoping someone can throw some light it for me so here goes. There was a S/L Kay and crew that flew on Op's with 431 Squadron in Dec. 1944 and in Jan. 1945. I can find no record of them in the O.R.B. being posted in OR out of 431 Squadron and the last Operation I...

ALLYOOP · ALLYOOP

Hello, There was a website/company that made made poster boards of our Fallen Heroes covering numerous conflicts. The poster was laminated, 3/8ths thick, about 20 inches x 24 inches, had the service persons name, branch, and details of his death etc... along with a photo of person and photo of a/c, t...

leslie · leslie

I am looking for information on the subject airman who was a member of my father's crew on the Dec. 2/1943 mission to Berlin. This was with 101 Squadron. Thanks Leslie

newton · newton

Hello; I am attemting to find information on this gentleman who flew in Halifaxes in WW2. He is the grandfather of a friend of mine. His name is Reginald Atkin. Of course, if a wartime friend of his hears about this inquiry, it would be really swell as well. :) Thank You

ME453 · ME453

This photo is of 1624820 Harry Callaghan who trained as a navigator in Canada in 1943/44: he crewed up at no. 29 OTU in June '44 and joined 467 squadron in February 1945. Do any records exist that might give me some idea of...

William Heron · William Heron

For the Operation to Meresburg (Leuna Oil Plant) 4/5 April 1945 part of a debriefing note is wtitten as follows. M/B heard to say at E-15 "Basement Flight Plan and don't drop any illuminating flares." I can understand the E-15 and flare part but can someone tell me what "Basement Flig...

leslie · leslie

Would anyone have information on Dr. Waldschmidt, one of the top interrogators of bomber crews at the Dulag Luft. He was a professor of Indiaology at Gottingen University. I have corresponded with Hanns-Claudius Schaarf, son of Hanns-Joachim Schaarf, master interrogator and reviewed the art...

matt · matt

At long last some info on the new film.... Jackson to shoot where dam raid took offBy BEN FAWKES - The Dominion Post | Wednesday, 12 September 2007 #masthead{overflow:visible;} Peter Jackson's Dambusters movie will be filmed at the site where the original bombers launched their famous assault on N...

DOGFIGHT · DOGFIGHT

Hy, I seek photographs of crews of bombers Short Stirling in front of their planes and in flying gears.... We find easily on the Net photographs of crew of Lancaster but those of Short Stirling are rather rare. Somebody can help me? Thank in advance.

leslie · leslie

I am looking for information or direction to where I could find information on the following airman who was posted to 101Sqdn. from 1662 CU on October 9, 1943. Sgt. C.J. Poulton, Air Gunner, Service #1813936 In reviewing the Squadron ORB's for October, November and December, 1943, I have been unable...

David Layne · David Layne

This is taken from my father's "Wartime Log." It is dated 5 September 1944. That would have put him at Fallingbostel in Stalag Luft 357. The artist appears to be "Peter H. Griffith," he is not listed as a Bomber Command P.O.W. Can anyone enlighten me about him?

Anonymous

http://nalil.blogspot.com/2007/09/bomber-crash-at-giants-causeway-2.html

matt · matt

Gentlemen, I just wanted to make sure that you have contacted one another regarding your common interest in the 419 crew. If not email me at matt@bombercrew.com

Pigeonbird · Pigeonbird

Where is everybody; six days without a post forces me to keep checking my bank accounts for something to do. But today was different. Was at the Nanton Museum attending their "Salute to the Americans in the RCAF" event. Very well attended as more than 400 sat down to lunch. A lot of speech...

matt · matt

http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,145909,00.html?wh=wh

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	FIGHTING HIGH ezine (Preview) (I hope you own't mind me posting direct to your forum) I would like to inform you that the first issue of the online ezine FIGHTING HIGH is now available for download via the following link http://www.stevedarlow.co.uk/fightinghigh.htm FIGHTING HIGH pays tribute to the Allied airmen who won th...	Steve Darlow	1	951	Jan 16, 2008 by matt
	R.C.A.F. Museum Trenton Ontario (Preview) I had occasion today to log onto the website for the Museum and found that the name has been officially changed from R.C.A.F. Memorial Museum to National Air Force Museum of Canada. I didn't know if our forum members were aware of it so I thought I should pass it along.	William Heron	1	821	Jan 16, 2008 by matt
	Mel Andrews Air Navigator 419, 431,432 Sqdn (Preview) Just enquiring if anyone would remember a Mel Andrews from Toronto who served as a navigator in a Halifax flying first with 419, then 431 then 432. Their crew for the full tour was Jim Morrison, Pilot Andy Johnson, Gunner Tommy Hieland, Bomb Aimer John Lynk, Rear Gunner Bill Touchie, Wireless O...	Steve Andrews	4	1170	Jan 15, 2008 by William Heron
	P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (Preview) Dear friends I´m looking for information about P/O Stephen PUSKAS, DFC (J86956) 429 Sq. Extremely helps me contact to people who knew him or to his family. thank you very much in advance Munro	Munro	0	854	Jan 14, 2008 by Munro
	Question for John A. Neal: Royal Air Force Code of an aircraft (Preview) Hello, Can somebody explain me the meaning of this code (book, documents?). I've found in a police report about the MZ-522 the next: The Air Force Code A. P. 1927 was taken by members of the Belgian Underground. HAPPY NEW YEAR Greetings from Belgium Alexander	alexander	4	1298	Jan 3, 2008 by alexander
	Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z (Preview) Im looking for any information (flight route, photos of the crew, etc.) regarding to Lancaster R5544, coded QR-Z. It crashed near Düsseldorf on 02nd of June 1942 The crew: TOFIELD, GORDON LESLIE -> KIA LARTER, RONALD, PARTRIDGE -> KIA LESLIE JAMES -> KIA TITTERINGTON, JOHN -> KIA WALS...	HalifaxEQH	1	1369	Jan 1, 2008 by Moon
	F/O Loewen Dave H. of 431 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some information about the career of F/O Loewen Dave H., J/27590, Bombaimer of 431 Sqn. He's now buried at the Schoonselhof Cemetery Antwerp, Belgium. Regards, Alexander	alexander	14	2398	Dec 28, 2007 by William Heron
	R.A.F. Identification Markings (Preview) I thought some of the forum members might find the following of interest. This was the explanation given to a lady from Huddersfield, England who had enquired as to the R.A.F. roundels. FYI this came from an English publication and was sent to me. The origins of the Royal Air Force Roundel come from...	William Heron	0	901	Dec 20, 2007 by William Heron
	The Passing of a real Gentleman (Preview) On a sad note, I have to let you all know that another of our vets has passed away. Sadly on Tuesday December 4th Wally Poynter, a navigator with the Heaven crew of 431 Iroquois Squadron passed away suddenly. Wally was a gentleman and shared his Air Force experiences with me just two weeks ago. He will be m...	William Heron	4	1251	Dec 10, 2007 by William Heron
	Ralph Hawkins 425 Sqdn. (Preview) This question is to anyone that can offer help. I'm looking for information on the above airman. he flew 23 Ops' with 425 Sqdn. and lived out the war. He was a navigator and his pilot was a F/L Harvey. I don't have a service number at the moment. His sister, who is 92 years old is trying to find some informati...	William Heron	1	899	Dec 9, 2007 by Anonymous
	Halifax LW-170 Update (Preview) http://www.57rescuecanada.com/ProgressReports/PReport21.htm	matt	0	740	Nov 30, 2007 by matt
	War Amps - The Boys of Kelvin High (Preview) I just received today Oct.30/07 my return address stickers from the War Amps. Included with it was a leaflet outlining various DVD's and VHS tapes they make available titled "Canada's Military Heritage Series" I'm not sure if anyone has heard of this --- I hadn't. Amongst the offers...	William Heron	5	1226	Nov 26, 2007 by dawallace
	The Legendary Lancaster (Preview) For those interested the following will be aired on the History Channel. "The Legendary Lancaster" Monday November 26th - 6am,10am and 4pm. And again on December 14th at the same daily times.	William Heron	0	826	Nov 24, 2007 by William Heron
	Loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I'm looking after some information about the loss of Lancaster PB-687 of 626 Sqn lost on the 31 of December 1944/01 of January 1945. The aircraft crashed in Belgium. Database of Army Museum says "Attenhoven" (area of Saint-Trond) as crashlocation and other sources say "are...	alexander	8	2174	Nov 20, 2007 by Erich
	German Aircraft Identification (Preview) A combat report from 431 Sqdn. O.R.B. for the night of March 5th 1945 states that Lancaster SE-D was attacked by an enemy aircraft identified as being HS 219. This fighter made TWO unsuccessful attacks on the Lancaster and after a corkscrew was executed he broke away and was not seen again.Can anyone...	William Heron	10	1218	Nov 19, 2007 by Erich
	Aircrew Puzzler (Preview) Hi folks, I have come across a bit of a puzzler and I'm hoping someone can throw some light it for me so here goes. There was a S/L Kay and crew that flew on Op's with 431 Squadron in Dec. 1944 and in Jan. 1945. I can find no record of them in the O.R.B. being posted in OR out of 431 Squadron and the last Operation I...	William Heron	7	1539	Nov 17, 2007 by ALLYOOP
	fallenheroes? (Preview) Hello, There was a website/company that made made poster boards of our Fallen Heroes covering numerous conflicts. The poster was laminated, 3/8ths thick, about 20 inches x 24 inches, had the service persons name, branch, and details of his death etc... along with a photo of person and photo of a/c, t...	ALLYOOP	0	970	Nov 7, 2007 by ALLYOOP
	Sgt. T L Lander or Landers (Preview) I am looking for information on the subject airman who was a member of my father's crew on the Dec. 2/1943 mission to Berlin. This was with 101 Squadron. Thanks Leslie	leslie	0	772	Oct 27, 2007 by leslie
	Halifax crewmember Reginald Atkin (Preview) Hello; I am attemting to find information on this gentleman who flew in Halifaxes in WW2. He is the grandfather of a friend of mine. His name is Reginald Atkin. Of course, if a wartime friend of his hears about this inquiry, it would be really swell as well. :) Thank You	newton	3	1148	Oct 26, 2007 by matt
	Harry Callaghan - navigator (Preview) This photo is of 1624820 Harry Callaghan who trained as a navigator in Canada in 1943/44: he crewed up at no. 29 OTU in June '44 and joined 467 squadron in February 1945. Do any records exist that might give me some idea of...	ME453	0	876	Oct 20, 2007 by ME453
	Debriefing Notes. (Preview) For the Operation to Meresburg (Leuna Oil Plant) 4/5 April 1945 part of a debriefing note is wtitten as follows. M/B heard to say at E-15 "Basement Flight Plan and don't drop any illuminating flares." I can understand the E-15 and flare part but can someone tell me what "Basement Flig...	William Heron	4	1038	Oct 19, 2007 by leslie
	Dr. Waldscmidt (Preview) Would anyone have information on Dr. Waldschmidt, one of the top interrogators of bomber crews at the Dulag Luft. He was a professor of Indiaology at Gottingen University. I have corresponded with Hanns-Claudius Schaarf, son of Hanns-Joachim Schaarf, master interrogator and reviewed the art...	leslie	0	882	Oct 10, 2007 by leslie
	Dambuster Re-make news! (Preview) At long last some info on the new film.... Jackson to shoot where dam raid took offBy BEN FAWKES - The Dominion Post \| Wednesday, 12 September 2007 #masthead{overflow:visible;} Peter Jackson's Dambusters movie will be filmed at the site where the original bombers launched their famous assault on N...	matt	0	892	Oct 7, 2007 by matt
	SHORT STIRLING CREW (Preview) Hy, I seek photographs of crews of bombers Short Stirling in front of their planes and in flying gears.... We find easily on the Net photographs of crew of Lancaster but those of Short Stirling are rather rare. Somebody can help me? Thank in advance.	DOGFIGHT	9	1377	Oct 2, 2007 by David Layne
	Information on air gunner (Preview) I am looking for information or direction to where I could find information on the following airman who was posted to 101Sqdn. from 1662 CU on October 9, 1943. Sgt. C.J. Poulton, Air Gunner, Service #1813936 In reviewing the Squadron ORB's for October, November and December, 1943, I have been unable...	leslie	1	989	Oct 1, 2007 by ME453
	I thought the Canadian contingent would enjoy this. (Preview) This is taken from my father's "Wartime Log." It is dated 5 September 1944. That would have put him at Fallingbostel in Stalag Luft 357. The artist appears to be "Peter H. Griffith," he is not listed as a Bomber Command P.O.W. Can anyone enlighten me about him?	David Layne	0	874	Sep 12, 2007 by David Layne
	Wellington bomber crash at Giant's Causeway, 1942 (Preview) http://nalil.blogspot.com/2007/09/bomber-crash-at-giants-causeway-2.html	Anonymous	0	912	Sep 4, 2007 by Anonymous
	Attention Munro & belleisleloyalist (Preview) Gentlemen, I just wanted to make sure that you have contacted one another regarding your common interest in the 419 crew. If not email me at matt@bombercrew.com	matt	0	781	Aug 30, 2007 by matt
	Nanton Lancaster Museum (Preview) Where is everybody; six days without a post forces me to keep checking my bank accounts for something to do. But today was different. Was at the Nanton Museum attending their "Salute to the Americans in the RCAF" event. Very well attended as more than 400 sat down to lunch. A lot of speech...	Pigeonbird	3	893	Aug 27, 2007 by matt
	Lost Luftwaffe Ace found in Italy. (Preview) http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,145909,00.html?wh=wh	matt	0	879	Aug 19, 2007 by matt
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