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AW · Anonymous

HI all I live in Australia and my grandfather was radio crew in A35 SQN RAF WWII pathfinders. I have no Knowledge of him and no history on the SQN, I have been looking for information on him for a while now but have not fond anything. Hoping someone can help ME his name was Francis Walter Vincent volunteere...

Wybertus · Wybertus

Dear Sir, Historian, I am looking for documents of any kind on the DY + R HALIFAX bomber taking off from Topcliffe July 29, 1942 and shot to CORBAIS (BELGIUM) on July 30 at 03.00 am by a Bf 110 (Oberlt ECKARDT). Where can I find the time sources for the composition of the crew of the 102 Bomber Squadron? L...

AW · Trevor Dee

I am doing some research into 138 sqn at Tempsford, my friends father flew with them from 1943 to 1944 but because they were a secret outfit he has just F or N in the log book denoting France or Norway. Any info gladly recieved.

cunliffe · cunliffe

Am I right in assuming that 3 Lancaster Finishing School received it's aircraft from the "parent" Group; and if I may ask -at what juncture in the aircraft's active "operational" life would it's transfer to an LFS be made?? cunliffe

MOL69 · MOL69

Would anybody have the ops records for 106 squadron, in particular operations from the time they were at RAF Metheringham? I would like to know whether the crew that went down with NE150 on 7th June would have been with that aircraft during all their operations and if that was the case what other oper...

cunliffe · cunliffe

Does anyone know what the official length of an Operational Tour was for 3 Group aircrew by Mar 45---35,40 or 45?? cunliffe

alexander · alexander

Hello, Who can help me to find any information on Sgt (?) or P/O (?) James Eugene Zegarschuk RCAF J/89947, bombaimer. He got KIA on 24 of April 1944 over Belgium, 115 Sqn, Lancaster HK-542, Base Witchford. Shot down by Oblt Schnaufer Heinz of Stab IV,/NJG 1 I looked at www.warmuseum.ca (newspapers) fo...

Starman 1957 · Anonymous

It seems the main site Bombercrew.com isn't up and operating. It comes up a Forbidden site with an error code and at other times seems to be only partially loading. I'm not sure if it's just my computer or if there's another issue. I'm reluctant to contact Matt himself. It's a real shame if for som...

cunliffe · cunliffe

My uncle JRS Leask,aged 36,flew as F/Eng. with Australian pilot PO-FL Edmonds in 90 Squadron Lancasters from Tuddenham from Oct 44-Mar 45.The last aircraft they flew was PA-167/ K-King,about 10 Ops.Can anyone say whether this aircraft was a GH Leader?? They were tour expired in Mar 45 Edmonds DFC a...

cunliffe · cunliffe

I have hunted high and low for a photograph of a 90 Squadron (WP) Lancaster eg .magazines-photo sales-always come up empty.Can anyone help me out with this "seeming"issue please.I have a photo of various sections of a 90 Sqdn Lanc, with crew members shown at their various stations in /o...

barnsley · John Austin

My dad, Jack Herbert Austin, flew with 166 Squadron during the war. I am not sure of the dates but I will ask him as he is still going strong and enjoying life. I am sure he would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. Just drop me a line and I will pass the info on. My e-mail address is jonsgym@gmail.c...

woody190 · woody190

Hey All; Looking for Squadron info for Mr. Moore. Found his entry on the Auckland Cenotaph, but they can't give me anymore information than what is posted, as Mr. Moore passed in 2008. I'm not interested in his service files so much as getting into contact with any surviving family, as Mr. Moore was in t...

Linda · Linda

Can anyone fill me in on these exactly.I have been told that they used Wellingtons which were painted all black(except for a lot of red patches) and no Squadron markings. How did they operate & for what purpose would crews have been trained for them? Were they just used for Bomber Command?

John W · j cutting

can anyone give me any information of my uncle who was kia shot down or crashed at duilsburg 21/22-06-44 i only have standard imfo from RAF

MOL69 · MOL69

A stab in the dark, but I am trying to contact June Watts, her father was a member of the crew on the Lancaster NE150 which crashed near St Jean de Daye. If anyone has had contact with her, other than AW who has been extremely helpful, I would be most grateful for their help. Many thanks

Anonymous

Hi, Can anyone help me find out some more information on Camp Denne Lust (Holland) which was a camp for evaders crudely built in the woods in the area. I am researching an airman who was here for a while in 1944. I note from my research so far that he was at the camp at the same time as Eric Grisdale (626 Sqd...

alieneyes · Barney Greatrex

Hi....my uncle Barney Greatrex was bomb aimer on sqd 61 O for orange, shot down 25/2/44 and was the only survivor. He was MIA for 9 months, evaded capture and was heavily involved with the maquisard resistance. He has decided he wants to visit the graves of his crewmates, which he has never done before....

paulh · paulh

Post War operations/exercisesI am looking at the operational record books of 35 squadron for the period after hostilities ceased, there are a number of exercises and operations that I am trying to define. Operation Spasm - ?? Operation Manna food drops over Holland Operation Dodge repatriating P...

MRDP02 · MRDP02

Hi, Halifax Mk III LW522 (coded MH-J) from No 51 Sqn and Halifax Mk III LV946 (coded NP-K) from No 158 Sqn took part at the Operation on Tergnier's marshalling yard 18/19th April 1944. Both aircrafts collided certainly after the bomb run but not sure as witnesses said that one of the aircrafts had alw...

Anonymous

Looking for F/O R.D. Parker who was Navigator in my Dad's 97 Pathfinder Squadron of Bomber Command during 1944. Last info we have of him was that he was a poultry/pig farmer in Bury St Edmunds. We're researching dad's crew from 97 Squadron and what happened to them from the war for a documentary "F...

hansettes · hansettes

Hello all, First : my name is Hans Ettes, living in Geleen in the southern province Limburg in The Netherlands. Sorry if I make mistakes in my english... I'm writing a book about the history of the street I live in for the past 28 years. One historical item took place on the night of 23rd>24th of June...

mikegunnill · mgunnill

Very grateful for any assistance. I am searching for photographs of the following: Flight Lt Maule William Colledge Number 67023, 139 Squadron RAF Wyton. Killed 14/15th September 1943 Flight Officer Geoffrey Marshall, same Squadron and killed the same day. Thank you Mike

Lancashire lad · Lancashire lad

Ellis in his flying suit He is in the group photo just under the wedding photo elbow.

EML · EML

I am researching my family's past and am looking for information on my Grandfather, James William Love (Flight Sargeant Air Gnr). I know he was with the 78 Squadron in Beighton, that he was shot down near Westum and has a headstone at Rheinberg (10. C. 5). I know they were flying Halifax's out of Bei...

k4kittycrew · k4kittycrew

As I said over on the Short Stirling / Bomber Command Forum, any BC forum that closes down is a great waste for all. Apparently, The LAF forum has closed again. Sincerely hope it is only a short hiccup. I know when I was running the 630 Sqn Homepage Forum, I had collated many crew members logbooks and hu...

TailGunner · TailGunner

Hello, I have been trying to find out information on my wifes uncle, who was a Pilot Officer (Air Gunner) with 622 Sqn.The information I have is: Pilot Officer William (Bill) Harry Pool, Age: 20, Service no. J/89375 (RCAF). Date of Birth: May 05, 1924. Date of Death: July 21,1944. Perishe...

Hux · Hux

Hi, I looking for a photo of P/O Ellis Edward (Joffre) Huxter who served with 623 sqdn from August-September 43 until his un timely death on a bombing raid to Berlin 31st/1st August September, if anyone has any info on him it would be gratefuly recieved, many thanks, Hux

Hux · Hux

Hi, Smudger I have contacted you in the past ref P/O Ellis Edward (Joffre) Huxter who was KIA on a raid to Berlin. My old computer got a virus and deleted all the info you got for me, the info I would like is the orbs from August to October 1943, if you have them and also the log books of his crew if you have them,...

Lancashire lad · Lancashire lad

My Uncle was lost in the Halifax Bomber W7760 returning from a mission bombing Hamburg. We know nothing of the brothers in arms on that last flight. If anyone can give details of the others I would be most grateful. Scroll to see larger list of crew

thorthemighty · thorthemighty

Hi people,Sorry in advance about this being a long post.I am looking for information about my great uncle who was a member of raf 101 squadron during WWII. His was Flying Officer Frederick Desmond McGonigle, 179064.He was the pilot of Avro Lancaster Mk.III LM472 SR-V2, which was shot down during an o...

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	A 35 SQN (Preview) HI all I live in Australia and my grandfather was radio crew in A35 SQN RAF WWII pathfinders. I have no Knowledge of him and no history on the SQN, I have been looking for information on him for a while now but have not fond anything. Hoping someone can help ME his name was Francis Walter Vincent volunteere...	Anonymous	6	1818	Aug 27, 2013 by AW
	HALIFAX DY+R (Preview) Dear Sir, Historian, I am looking for documents of any kind on the DY + R HALIFAX bomber taking off from Topcliffe July 29, 1942 and shot to CORBAIS (BELGIUM) on July 30 at 03.00 am by a Bf 110 (Oberlt ECKARDT). Where can I find the time sources for the composition of the crew of the 102 Bomber Squadron? L...	Wybertus	1	537	Aug 19, 2013 by John W
	Does anyone have any information on 138 sqn at RAF Tempsford? (Preview) I am doing some research into 138 sqn at Tempsford, my friends father flew with them from 1943 to 1944 but because they were a secret outfit he has just F or N in the log book denoting France or Norway. Any info gladly recieved.	Trevor Dee	1	529	Jul 31, 2013 by AW
	3 LFS FELTWELL (Preview) Am I right in assuming that 3 Lancaster Finishing School received it's aircraft from the "parent" Group; and if I may ask -at what juncture in the aircraft's active "operational" life would it's transfer to an LFS be made?? cunliffe	cunliffe	1	555	Jul 30, 2013 by cunliffe
	106 Squadron RAF Methringham onwards (Preview) Would anybody have the ops records for 106 squadron, in particular operations from the time they were at RAF Metheringham? I would like to know whether the crew that went down with NE150 on 7th June would have been with that aircraft during all their operations and if that was the case what other oper...	MOL69	0	628	Jul 29, 2013 by MOL69
	OPERATIONAL TOUR LENGTH (Preview) Does anyone know what the official length of an Operational Tour was for 3 Group aircrew by Mar 45---35,40 or 45?? cunliffe	cunliffe	5	1182	Jul 29, 2013 by cunliffe
	RCAF James Eugene Zegarschuk KIA over Belgium (Preview) Hello, Who can help me to find any information on Sgt (?) or P/O (?) James Eugene Zegarschuk RCAF J/89947, bombaimer. He got KIA on 24 of April 1944 over Belgium, 115 Sqn, Lancaster HK-542, Base Witchford. Shot down by Oblt Schnaufer Heinz of Stab IV,/NJG 1 I looked at www.warmuseum.ca (newspapers) fo...	alexander	6	1130	Jul 26, 2013 by Naveed123
	Does anyone know the status of Bombercrew.com? (Preview) It seems the main site Bombercrew.com isn't up and operating. It comes up a Forbidden site with an error code and at other times seems to be only partially loading. I'm not sure if it's just my computer or if there's another issue. I'm reluctant to contact Matt himself. It's a real shame if for som...	Anonymous	7	1053	Jul 25, 2013 by Starman 1957
	90 Squadron GH leader (Preview) My uncle JRS Leask,aged 36,flew as F/Eng. with Australian pilot PO-FL Edmonds in 90 Squadron Lancasters from Tuddenham from Oct 44-Mar 45.The last aircraft they flew was PA-167/ K-King,about 10 Ops.Can anyone say whether this aircraft was a GH Leader?? They were tour expired in Mar 45 Edmonds DFC a...	cunliffe	4	802	Jul 22, 2013 by cunliffe
	90 Squadron( WP) Lancaster photogrph (Preview) I have hunted high and low for a photograph of a 90 Squadron (WP) Lancaster eg .magazines-photo sales-always come up empty.Can anyone help me out with this "seeming"issue please.I have a photo of various sections of a 90 Sqdn Lanc, with crew members shown at their various stations in /o...	cunliffe	2	520	Jul 22, 2013 by cunliffe
	My Dad. (Preview) My dad, Jack Herbert Austin, flew with 166 Squadron during the war. I am not sure of the dates but I will ask him as he is still going strong and enjoying life. I am sure he would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. Just drop me a line and I will pass the info on. My e-mail address is jonsgym@gmail.c...	John Austin	2	705	Jul 20, 2013 by barnsley
	Looking for info: SGT. Ronald Selwyn Moore (Preview) Hey All; Looking for Squadron info for Mr. Moore. Found his entry on the Auckland Cenotaph, but they can't give me anymore information than what is posted, as Mr. Moore passed in 2008. I'm not interested in his service files so much as getting into contact with any surviving family, as Mr. Moore was in t...	woody190	3	1079	Jul 20, 2013 by Anonymous
	S,B,A,Standard Blind(Beam) Approach Landings (Preview) Can anyone fill me in on these exactly.I have been told that they used Wellingtons which were painted all black(except for a lot of red patches) and no Squadron markings. How did they operate & for what purpose would crews have been trained for them? Were they just used for Bomber Command?	Linda	7	3125	Jul 10, 2013 by R. Fulford
	flt srgt john cutting 619 squd raf dunholme (Preview) can anyone give me any information of my uncle who was kia shot down or crashed at duilsburg 21/22-06-44 i only have standard imfo from RAF	j cutting	7	846	Jul 3, 2013 by John W
	Lancaster NE150 Crew - Crashed 7 June 1944 (Preview) A stab in the dark, but I am trying to contact June Watts, her father was a member of the crew on the Lancaster NE150 which crashed near St Jean de Daye. If anyone has had contact with her, other than AW who has been extremely helpful, I would be most grateful for their help. Many thanks	MOL69	2	626	Jun 30, 2013 by k4kittycrew
	Camp Denne Lust- Holland (Preview) Hi, Can anyone help me find out some more information on Camp Denne Lust (Holland) which was a camp for evaders crudely built in the woods in the area. I am researching an airman who was here for a while in 1944. I note from my research so far that he was at the camp at the same time as Eric Grisdale (626 Sqd...	Anonymous	2	736	Jun 26, 2013 by Anonymous
	seeking relatives of crew...O for orange, sqd 61 (Preview) Hi....my uncle Barney Greatrex was bomb aimer on sqd 61 O for orange, shot down 25/2/44 and was the only survivor. He was MIA for 9 months, evaded capture and was heavily involved with the maquisard resistance. He has decided he wants to visit the graves of his crewmates, which he has never done before....	Barney Greatrex	1	756	Jun 26, 2013 by alieneyes
	Post War operations/exercises (Preview) Post War operations/exercisesI am looking at the operational record books of 35 squadron for the period after hostilities ceased, there are a number of exercises and operations that I am trying to define. Operation Spasm - ?? Operation Manna food drops over Holland Operation Dodge repatriating P...	paulh	0	626	Jun 21, 2013 by paulh
	Halifax (Preview) Hi, Halifax Mk III LW522 (coded MH-J) from No 51 Sqn and Halifax Mk III LV946 (coded NP-K) from No 158 Sqn took part at the Operation on Tergnier's marshalling yard 18/19th April 1944. Both aircrafts collided certainly after the bomb run but not sure as witnesses said that one of the aircrafts had alw...	MRDP02	2	787	Jun 4, 2013 by Anonymous
	Flying Officer RD Parker (Preview) Looking for F/O R.D. Parker who was Navigator in my Dad's 97 Pathfinder Squadron of Bomber Command during 1944. Last info we have of him was that he was a poultry/pig farmer in Bury St Edmunds. We're researching dad's crew from 97 Squadron and what happened to them from the war for a documentary "F...	Anonymous	0	561	Jun 3, 2013 by Anonymous
	help on RAF raid on june 24th 1941 (Preview) Hello all, First : my name is Hans Ettes, living in Geleen in the southern province Limburg in The Netherlands. Sorry if I make mistakes in my english... I'm writing a book about the history of the street I live in for the past 28 years. One historical item took place on the night of 23rd>24th of June...	hansettes	4	2116	May 29, 2013 by PeteT
	139 Squadron RAF Wyton 1943 (Preview) Very grateful for any assistance. I am searching for photographs of the following: Flight Lt Maule William Colledge Number 67023, 139 Squadron RAF Wyton. Killed 14/15th September 1943 Flight Officer Geoffrey Marshall, same Squadron and killed the same day. Thank you Mike	mgunnill	1	1083	May 24, 2013 by mikegunnill
	A face to a Name! (Preview) Ellis in his flying suit He is in the group photo just under the wedding photo elbow.	Lancashire lad	1	704	May 24, 2013 by mikegunnill
	James William Love (Preview) I am researching my family's past and am looking for information on my Grandfather, James William Love (Flight Sargeant Air Gnr). I know he was with the 78 Squadron in Beighton, that he was shot down near Westum and has a headstone at Rheinberg (10. C. 5). I know they were flying Halifax's out of Bei...	EML	3	1299	May 23, 2013 by EML
	Short Stirling / Bomber Command Forum (Preview) As I said over on the Short Stirling / Bomber Command Forum, any BC forum that closes down is a great waste for all. Apparently, The LAF forum has closed again. Sincerely hope it is only a short hiccup. I know when I was running the 630 Sqn Homepage Forum, I had collated many crew members logbooks and hu...	k4kittycrew	0	1217	May 22, 2013 by k4kittycrew
	Pilot Officer William (Bill) Harry Pool (RCAF). 622 Sqn (Preview) Hello, I have been trying to find out information on my wifes uncle, who was a Pilot Officer (Air Gunner) with 622 Sqn.The information I have is: Pilot Officer William (Bill) Harry Pool, Age: 20, Service no. J/89375 (RCAF). Date of Birth: May 05, 1924. Date of Death: July 21,1944. Perishe...	TailGunner	4	1228	May 21, 2013 by Stirlingpilot
	photo (Preview) Hi, I looking for a photo of P/O Ellis Edward (Joffre) Huxter who served with 623 sqdn from August-September 43 until his un timely death on a bombing raid to Berlin 31st/1st August September, if anyone has any info on him it would be gratefuly recieved, many thanks, Hux	Hux	0	570	May 19, 2013 by Hux
	623 sqdn (Preview) Hi, Smudger I have contacted you in the past ref P/O Ellis Edward (Joffre) Huxter who was KIA on a raid to Berlin. My old computer got a virus and deleted all the info you got for me, the info I would like is the orbs from August to October 1943, if you have them and also the log books of his crew if you have them,...	Hux	0	452	May 19, 2013 by Hux
	Halifax W7760 call sign TL-B (Preview) My Uncle was lost in the Halifax Bomber W7760 returning from a mission bombing Hamburg. We know nothing of the brothers in arms on that last flight. If anyone can give details of the others I would be most grateful. Scroll to see larger list of crew	Lancashire lad	4	762	May 18, 2013 by PeteT
	Lancaster LM472 lost 16/17th Jan. 1945 (Preview) Hi people,Sorry in advance about this being a long post.I am looking for information about my great uncle who was a member of raf 101 squadron during WWII. His was Flying Officer Frederick Desmond McGonigle, 179064.He was the pilot of Avro Lancaster Mk.III LM472 SR-V2, which was shot down during an o...	thorthemighty	14	3109	May 14, 2013 by thorthemighty
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