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Coffey · Coffey

Can anyone tell me what is meant by a notation that an Air Gunner scored 19/20 for "Harmonisation" ? Thanks in advance, Clint

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Guy D · Guy D

Hello to all, On july 04 1943, a Vickers Wellington was shot down 3km south of Louveigné (Belgium) by the Ltn Johannes HAGER. Could you please tell me more informations such as the plane number and the crew list? Many thanks in advance, Guy

Suzie · Suzie

I am searching for information on my Uncle. All I know is that he was at RAF Gravely in about 1942-1943, and was in the Pathfinders. I am assuming (for the moment, at least) that this would be 35 Squadron. His name was Gordon Henry Edward Thompson. Does anyone have any information? Many, many thanks,...

Coffey · Coffey

Does anyone know if there are online archived issues of the WW2 RCAF magazine Wings Abroad available...?

Coffey · Coffey

Can anyone give me any further info on this fellow? He trained with my Dad at the #4 S.F.T.S., and I believe went on to 429 Squadron and was shot down in '44 and became an evader? Can anyone help with details? Thanks! Clint.

ARM · ARM

I am looking for information on my father William Edwin Mulford (37202).He joined the RAF in April 1935. My research tells me that he joined 50 squadron in March/April 1941 and 431 in November 1942. He was killed in action in June 1943. His rank at his death was Squadron Leader achieved in December 1940...

Pigeonbird · Pigeonbird

Because of all the talent we have on this website, I would like to look into the fates of some other Bomb-Aimers who graduated with me on April 2nd of 1943 at Malton. This eight (of a class of 18) were all killed overseas, and are in "They Shall Grow not Old". I always wondered if there was any mo...

Loyer · Loyer

Hello. I am trying to locate aircrew photos that include my Late father when he was a navigator in Halifaxes (1944 and 1945). His name is Wilfred J Loyer (aka Did). He flew with the RAF in squadron 78 even though he was still RCAF . Ops include : Havvarden, Witten, Recklinghausen, Dulmen, Sterkrade...

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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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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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...

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	Air Gunner training (Preview) Can anyone tell me what is meant by a notation that an Air Gunner scored 19/20 for "Harmonisation" ? Thanks in advance, Clint	Coffey	2	647	Jan 24, 2019 by Headonitan
	Which escort agency have real photos of girls? (Preview) Can anyone say recommend an agency that has real photos?	Anonymous22	2	457	Jan 23, 2019 by Shaquinit
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	WELLINGTON SHOT DOWN by Ltn J HAGER (Preview) Hello to all, On july 04 1943, a Vickers Wellington was shot down 3km south of Louveigné (Belgium) by the Ltn Johannes HAGER. Could you please tell me more informations such as the plane number and the crew list? Many thanks in advance, Guy	Guy D	13	1796	Jan 15, 2019 by TigerTimon
	RAF Gravely, circa 1942-1943 (Preview) I am searching for information on my Uncle. All I know is that he was at RAF Gravely in about 1942-1943, and was in the Pathfinders. I am assuming (for the moment, at least) that this would be 35 Squadron. His name was Gordon Henry Edward Thompson. Does anyone have any information? Many, many thanks,...	Suzie	4	488	Dec 31, 2018 by PeteT
	Wings Abroad (Preview) Does anyone know if there are online archived issues of the WW2 RCAF magazine Wings Abroad available...?	Coffey	1	591	Dec 21, 2018 by alieneyes
	Flying Officer P.G. Agur (Preview) Can anyone give me any further info on this fellow? He trained with my Dad at the #4 S.F.T.S., and I believe went on to 429 Squadron and was shot down in '44 and became an evader? Can anyone help with details? Thanks! Clint.	Coffey	2	788	Dec 21, 2018 by Anonymous
	William Edwin Mulford - 50 & 431 Squadron (Preview) I am looking for information on my father William Edwin Mulford (37202).He joined the RAF in April 1935. My research tells me that he joined 50 squadron in March/April 1941 and 431 in November 1942. He was killed in action in June 1943. His rank at his death was Squadron Leader achieved in December 1940...	ARM	4	1672	Dec 12, 2018 by David Layne
	Bomb-Aimer friends ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Because of all the talent we have on this website, I would like to look into the fates of some other Bomb-Aimers who graduated with me on April 2nd of 1943 at Malton. This eight (of a class of 18) were all killed overseas, and are in "They Shall Grow not Old". I always wondered if there was any mo...	Pigeonbird	70	18371	Dec 3, 2018 by alieneyes
	Squadron 78 , Breighton, England Photos (Preview) Hello. I am trying to locate aircrew photos that include my Late father when he was a navigator in Halifaxes (1944 and 1945). His name is Wilfred J Loyer (aka Did). He flew with the RAF in squadron 78 even though he was still RCAF . Ops include : Havvarden, Witten, Recklinghausen, Dulmen, Sterkrade...	Loyer	36	9739	Nov 24, 2018 by BrianGlider
	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	4218	Nov 21, 2018 by John W
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	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	580	Oct 29, 2018 by MikeH
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	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	1477	Oct 16, 2018 by Anonymous
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