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Ricky7 · Ricky7

Hi, this is my first time posting on this site as I have just found it !!!! I have been trying to find out why my dad received the DFC. I have the ribbon it is on but the medal was lost years ago. No one has any mention of him ever receiving it. I was wondering if anyone can help? His name was Eric Milton McAlister...

Charlotte

Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

well.Regards,John_____________________________________________________________________________

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with a photo of Halifax LK911 (MP-Y) of 76 Squadron? I understand a photo can be found in the book 'White Rose Base' by Brian Rapier, Thanks, Mike -- Edited by MikeH on Saturday 12th of December 2015 04:26:36 AM

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Carleton · Carleton

Enlisted: 04 July 1941 Serv. Nos. R108467 & J/93704 latter as of 01 Jan. 1945 Plyleys records state that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Air Gunner badge. He served with No. 419 Sqdn where he completed one tour and also with...

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MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help with any operational records for F/Sgt William Brookes? I understand he served as W/Op. AG with 78 Squadron (Breighton) from late 1943/ early 1944. The pilots name was a Bob Penrice RCAF. Regards, Mike.H

Howard · Howard

Hi, I am trying to find anyone with information on Lancaster AC_P that was flying out of Tuddenham around 1945/46. My father, Flt Sgt Henry Moss was Air Gunner on it. I haven't got any of his crew members names as yet, but will try and get a few from him. Hope that someone has some info

dawallace · Anonymous

I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...

Anonymous

im trying to find out any think on 7 sqn pathfinder and if any one can help me with information on my dad william pearce aircrew

Jchesh1990 · Joe McGinn

Hi there, I hope I'm posting this in the correct place, my apologies if not. My grandfather Frank Cheshire passed away just over a year ago, and due to family complications I never got to know him that well. I was hoping to find out more about his war years. I know he was is 35squadron and was on the goodwill...

Justplanedave · Justplanedave

Hello, Figured I would start here before heading off to the National archives for some information, and an expense! I came into possession of a suitcase from the Second World war believed to belong to a F/O R.G. STEWART J39269. I have a copy of the Air Force list which lists this man as AB, or Bomb aimer...

Lancbi · Lancbi

Hello I have recently found on the site the photo of Fred Trent posted by his brother, Don Trent. Their cousin Ken Trent DFC and bar would like to get in touch with Don if at all possible. Ken actually met Fred in Canada whilst Ken was doing pilot training. Unfortunately Fred was killed on 22 March 1945 as a...

Mackey · Mackey

Hi all. Myself and my wife attended the International Bomber Command Centre unveiling of the memorial walls and spire in Lincoln U.K. on the 2nd of October. This place is wonderful, the people involved are special with their knowledge and expertise, the walls are constructed of 120 panels made of st...

gate1 · gate1

Does anyone have copies of (or information from) the 619 Squadron ORB, from its formation, to the end of June 1943. I have a couple of Lancaster's that were with the Squadron for a matter of weeks and I am trying to determin code letters, and also if they flew any ops with the unit. Thanks

Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.

Has anyone any photo's of B Flight. My cousin was Pilot Officer George Draper of JB 297 which was shot down during a raid on Duisberg on Oct 14th 1944.Any info or photo's will be appreciated.

Robbo · Robbo

Hello to all I'm new to the forum and would like to share my interest. My uncle served with 102 Sqn from 3rd December 1943 until 28th April 1944. He was Sgt David Robertson ( 1567775 ) Air Gunner. His Aircraft, Halifax II J.N 948.N was one of 16 detailed from Pocklington to attack the Marshalling yards at...

lemonbet · lemonbet

I would like to know where all the crew members that survived the 166 squadron ll954 crash Curious but it will help my research

Newark · Newark

Dear Barnsley, I have just found this site and I wonder if you are able to provide any more information on my uncle,(after whom I was named) killed in action, 6 years prior to my birth. His plane (Lancaster) was lost without trace on a raid over Bochum on 4/5 November 1944 and I have recently been made awa...

John W · George Thomas

My father has provided the following information . He was a sole survivor of a Lancaster crash - he said in Kent but more recently he said Andover which is in Hampshire. He said they crashed in 1943. He added that he was in squadron 72 but has also mentioned squadron 622 and has mentioned Blackbushe airfi...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Hi all, Hoping the Mods don't mind me informing the member know of my recently published book on 623 Squadron. This is a history of a often overlooked and neglected bomber squadron, No.623 Squadron. Formed from No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron in August 1943 the squadron flying from RAF Downham Mark...

Anonymous

Hello, my father MIke Vickerman was navigator on this crew in 1944/5 and I believe later transferrred as a crew to 9 squadron on Pathfinder duty at some stage, before going into Tiger Force, ending at RAF Salbani when the war ended. Anyone from that crew still around ? Any pictures ? There is a super on eo...

Dale1981 · barnsley

Hi all, I have recently obtained more records of the 166 squadron and I am happy to share them with you. B

Bruce Almighty · Bruce Almighty

15th September 2015 at Steinhiem Germany at the crash-site of LV881 Handley Page Halifax lll they will be remembered by current 10 Squadron members coming in from RAF Brize Norton and with 10 Squadron Association attending also. This aircraft was shot down by a night fighter. I'm informed that the G...

mlopsyok

Does the wing command command wings?

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, can anyone help identify the symbol that appears on the nose of Halifax LW648 'The Black Prince' so named in honour of it's Nigerian wireless operator. The symbol I am interested in appears above the fifth bomb on the photo below? I don't think it's an ice cream cone for an op on Italy. The key signi...

Parky · Parky

Mu Uncle, James Park, died in the Battle of the Ruhr when his Lancaster was shot down over Holland returning from a mission on the 24th May 1943. The Lancaster was W4919 Does anyone know of any photos of the plane or even better, the last crew photo before it was lost. Unfortunately, it was the first missi...

Adoubleyoo · Dan

I am doing a project for my girlfreind and her brother on their grandfathers lancaster bomber. I am looking for any and all information. This is what I have t the moment...... the lancaster designation was KO G PB524 with 115 squadron, group. Johnn Cunningham was the pilot and the grandfather was Er...

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	DFC (Preview) Hi, this is my first time posting on this site as I have just found it !!!! I have been trying to find out why my dad received the DFC. I have the ribbon it is on but the medal was lost years ago. No one has any mention of him ever receiving it. I was wondering if anyone can help? His name was Eric Milton McAlister...	Ricky7	9	1074	Dec 23, 2015 by RO55
	squadron 166 (Preview) Hi I am trying to research my grandfather Albert Binder. I am aware he was in squadron 166 and was shot down in Cologne and was a pow for a period of time. He was a member of the caterpillar club. Unfortunately both himself and my grandmother have now passed away and we are unable to find any details of his s...	Charlotte	8	1991	Dec 17, 2015 by Bob Jeavons
	lostaircraft.com database (Preview) well.Regards,John_____________________________________________________________________________	k4kittycrew	10	4968	Dec 14, 2015 by Starman 1957
	Halifax LK911 (76 Sqn) Photo wanted. (Preview) Hi, can anyone help with a photo of Halifax LK911 (MP-Y) of 76 Squadron? I understand a photo can be found in the book 'White Rose Base' by Brian Rapier, Thanks, Mike -- Edited by MikeH on Saturday 12th of December 2015 04:26:36 AM	MikeH	0	444	Dec 12, 2015 by MikeH
	Kitchens Online UK, Kitchens For Sale Online UK Area (Preview) <16>Kitchens Online UK, Kitchens For Sale Online UK Area. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens To Clear. www exdisplaykitchens1 co uk £ 595 Each with appliances.Tel 01616-694786	ceagceog270	0	368	Dec 10, 2015 by ceagceog270
	P/O Dorland Gillies Plyley RCAF - Medals (Preview) Enlisted: 04 July 1941 Serv. Nos. R108467 & J/93704 latter as of 01 Jan. 1945 Plyleys records state that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, the 1939-45 Star, Operational Wings and Air Gunner badge. He served with No. 419 Sqdn where he completed one tour and also with...	Carleton	1	571	Nov 28, 2015 by alieneyes
	C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Hammersmith and Fulham Uk (Preview) www.exdisplaykitchens1.co.u*k	sonofgod23	0	385	Nov 25, 2015 by sonofgod23
	C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Chamford Uk (Preview) C-h-e-a-p K-i-t-c-h-e-n Chamford Uk. Thirty Ex Display K-i-t-c-h-e-n-s To Clear. w-w-w- -e-x-d-i-s-p-l-a-y-k-i-t-c-h-e-n-s-1- -c-o- -u-k £ -5-9-5- Each with appliances.Tel -0--1--6--1--6--6--9--4--7--8--6-	ceagceog249	0	956	Nov 24, 2015 by ceagceog249
	F/Sgt William Brookes - 78 Squadron (Preview) Hi, can anyone help with any operational records for F/Sgt William Brookes? I understand he served as W/Op. AG with 78 Squadron (Breighton) from late 1943/ early 1944. The pilots name was a Bob Penrice RCAF. Regards, Mike.H	MikeH	10	1005	Nov 21, 2015 by Tony H
	138 Squadron - Tuddenham 138 squadron tuddenham (Preview) Hi, I am trying to find anyone with information on Lancaster AC_P that was flying out of Tuddenham around 1945/46. My father, Flt Sgt Henry Moss was Air Gunner on it. I haven't got any of his crew members names as yet, but will try and get a few from him. Hope that someone has some info	Howard	3	1061	Nov 14, 2015 by Anonymous
	Question ... (Preview) I really don't know if this site is active but here goes... I have an ongoing research project concerning a Canadian pilot officer bomb aimer who was a crew member of Wellington HE545 'AS-H'. This aircraft went down on 29th March 1943. I have traced this man's background and ran into a road block. I need...	Anonymous	2	640	Nov 6, 2015 by dawallace
	7 sqn pathfinder (Preview) im trying to find out any think on 7 sqn pathfinder and if any one can help me with information on my dad william pearce aircrew	Anonymous	1	689	Nov 6, 2015 by Anonymous
	35 Squadron F/O Frank Joseph Cheshire (Preview) Hi there, I hope I'm posting this in the correct place, my apologies if not. My grandfather Frank Cheshire passed away just over a year ago, and due to family complications I never got to know him that well. I was hoping to find out more about his war years. I know he was is 35squadron and was on the goodwill...	Joe McGinn	4	817	Nov 5, 2015 by Jchesh1990
	R.G. STEWART J39269 (Preview) Hello, Figured I would start here before heading off to the National archives for some information, and an expense! I came into possession of a suitcase from the Second World war believed to belong to a F/O R.G. STEWART J39269. I have a copy of the Air Force list which lists this man as AB, or Bomb aimer...	Justplanedave	0	2067	Oct 22, 2015 by Justplanedave
	Pilot Officer Frederick Bernard Trent of 431 Squadron (Preview) Hello I have recently found on the site the photo of Fred Trent posted by his brother, Don Trent. Their cousin Ken Trent DFC and bar would like to get in touch with Don if at all possible. Ken actually met Fred in Canada whilst Ken was doing pilot training. Unfortunately Fred was killed on 22 March 1945 as a...	Lancbi	0	582	Oct 21, 2015 by Lancbi
	International bomber command centre (Preview) Hi all. Myself and my wife attended the International Bomber Command Centre unveiling of the memorial walls and spire in Lincoln U.K. on the 2nd of October. This place is wonderful, the people involved are special with their knowledge and expertise, the walls are constructed of 120 panels made of st...	Mackey	0	538	Oct 17, 2015 by Mackey
	619 Squadron ORB (Preview) Does anyone have copies of (or information from) the 619 Squadron ORB, from its formation, to the end of June 1943. I have a couple of Lancaster's that were with the Squadron for a matter of weeks and I am trying to determin code letters, and also if they flew any ops with the unit. Thanks	gate1	1	964	Oct 11, 2015 by IAN COPELAND
	Info regards The veteran JB 297(P$-B) (Preview) Has anyone any photo's of B Flight. My cousin was Pilot Officer George Draper of JB 297 which was shot down during a raid on Duisberg on Oct 14th 1944.Any info or photo's will be appreciated.	Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.	0	541	Oct 10, 2015 by Syd Draper. sydis@sydis.karoo.
	102 Sqn Casualty. Aulnoye Raid 27/28 April 1944 (Preview) Hello to all I'm new to the forum and would like to share my interest. My uncle served with 102 Sqn from 3rd December 1943 until 28th April 1944. He was Sgt David Robertson ( 1567775 ) Air Gunner. His Aircraft, Halifax II J.N 948.N was one of 16 detailed from Pocklington to attack the Marshalling yards at...	Robbo	4	850	Oct 1, 2015 by John W
	166 sqn ll954 (Where are they now?) urgent read reply research help 166 954 1939-1945 wwtwo bc bombercommand curious (Preview) I would like to know where all the crew members that survived the 166 squadron ll954 crash Curious but it will help my research	lemonbet	2	678	Sep 22, 2015 by Cube
	F/S Norman Robert Booth - 1549743 RAF (VR) (Preview) Dear Barnsley, I have just found this site and I wonder if you are able to provide any more information on my uncle,(after whom I was named) killed in action, 6 years prior to my birth. His plane (Lancaster) was lost without trace on a raid over Bochum on 4/5 November 1944 and I have recently been made awa...	Newark	0	690	Sep 20, 2015 by Newark
	Father sole survivor of Lancaster crash - information sought please (Preview) My father has provided the following information . He was a sole survivor of a Lancaster crash - he said in Kent but more recently he said Andover which is in Hampshire. He said they crashed in 1943. He added that he was in squadron 72 but has also mentioned squadron 622 and has mentioned Blackbushe airfi...	George Thomas	9	998	Sep 16, 2015 by John W
	No.623 Squadron RAF Bomber Command " A Short War" (Preview) Hi all, Hoping the Mods don't mind me informing the member know of my recently published book on 623 Squadron. This is a history of a often overlooked and neglected bomber squadron, No.623 Squadron. Formed from No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron in August 1943 the squadron flying from RAF Downham Mark...	smudgersmith	0	632	Sep 9, 2015 by smudgersmith
	'Lucky Seven' crew (PO Lawson) U Uniform (Preview) Hello, my father MIke Vickerman was navigator on this crew in 1944/5 and I believe later transferrred as a crew to 9 squadron on Pathfinder duty at some stage, before going into Tiger Force, ending at RAF Salbani when the war ended. Anyone from that crew still around ? Any pictures ? There is a super on eo...	Anonymous	1	612	Sep 9, 2015 by Anonymous
	166 squadron help available! More records (Preview) Hi all, I have recently obtained more records of the 166 squadron and I am happy to share them with you. B	barnsley	2	708	Sep 8, 2015 by Dale1981
	Nurnburg raid Halifax LV881 10 Squadron (Preview) 15th September 2015 at Steinhiem Germany at the crash-site of LV881 Handley Page Halifax lll they will be remembered by current 10 Squadron members coming in from RAF Brize Norton and with 10 Squadron Association attending also. This aircraft was shot down by a night fighter. I'm informed that the G...	Bruce Almighty	2	659	Sep 6, 2015 by Bruce Almighty
	WING COMMANDER? (Preview) Does the wing command command wings?	mlopsyok	0	455	Sep 4, 2015 by mlopsyok
	Halifax LW648 Bomb symbol? (Preview) Hi, can anyone help identify the symbol that appears on the nose of Halifax LW648 'The Black Prince' so named in honour of it's Nigerian wireless operator. The symbol I am interested in appears above the fifth bomb on the photo below? I don't think it's an ice cream cone for an op on Italy. The key signi...	MikeH	19	1132	Aug 26, 2015 by Porthios
	101 Squadron (Preview) Mu Uncle, James Park, died in the Battle of the Ruhr when his Lancaster was shot down over Holland returning from a mission on the 24th May 1943. The Lancaster was W4919 Does anyone know of any photos of the plane or even better, the last crew photo before it was lost. Unfortunately, it was the first missi...	Parky	6	1752	Aug 23, 2015 by MikeH
	Lancaster KO G PB524 (Preview) I am doing a project for my girlfreind and her brother on their grandfathers lancaster bomber. I am looking for any and all information. This is what I have t the moment...... the lancaster designation was KO G PB524 with 115 squadron, group. Johnn Cunningham was the pilot and the grandfather was Er...	Dan	5	1580	Aug 19, 2015 by Adoubleyoo
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