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Gazza · Gazza

Folks - My interest is 76 Squadron, but by chance one of my best mates is the son of David "Jock" Arundel of 158 Squadron. Jock passed away many years ago but sadly his wife - my mates Mum passed shortly after Christmas. He has since been sorting the house out and remembering my recent journey over my Uncle...

Steve Eaton · Steve Eaton

Hi I'm researching an uncle that was MIA in Wellington BK464 on 11/4/1943 whilst serving with 166 in Kirmington. Can you advise me where I can hopefully locate a photograph, I understand that filming took place among the squadrons. I have tried through family, without success. Many thanks Stev...

Boutigny · Boutigny

Hi, Forumites. I'm new to the Board, and wonder if anyone can help. On behalf of a family member of a person killed in the crash of Wellington W5494, does anyone have the individual aircraft letter of the above aircraft. Operated by a trainee crew of 21 OTU (but assigned to 1446 (FT) Flight), this aircra...

Coffey · Coffey

I was under the impression that at Manning Depot aircrew were sorted and only Navigators went to A.O.S. However my Dad, a pilot , went to No. 2 A.O.S. after Manning Depot in 1942 before going on to Initial Training School. Was this unusual? Also looking for info about A.O.S. - what they learned, aircra...

Munro · Munro

Dear friends, I´m seeking any info about this air bomber of 419 sq, F/O Anthony J. Palanek, who was killed in action 21.3.1945 during mission to Hemmingstedt, Germany in F/O R.W. Millar´s crew, all from crew were killed exception of F/Sgt J. Aitken were killed. Crew was: F/O Millar, F/O Palanek, F/Lt...

MikeH · MikeH

Hi, Can anyone confirm the crash site details of ME734 on the 19/04/44. Shot down near Kelstern by Lt Wenning of II./KG51,at 03.47 Regards, Mike

New Member Introduction. · Steve Swinton

Hi Folks. I am Steve Swinton, Nephew of John (Jack) Swinton Flight Engineer with 102 Ceylon Squadron, who was aboard JD316 DYK Which was shot down on the night of 25/07/1943. I have some information about this flight including crew members and their ranks. I also have the telegram and letters t...

Chris Baskerville · Chris Baskerville

Hi, I am interested in finding anyone who can give an insight or shed some information on RAF Wombleton In North Yorkshire. A good few years back I stayed at the campsite on the paremeter of the airfield and while out walking one evening discovered this amazing place. I didn't even know it existed unt...

salty · salty

Im curious if i can use this forum to find information on my father who was in the bomber command stationed at Holme Upon Spalding Moor during WW2 Pilot was Jack Espie. My father was the rear gunner Joseph Allan Salt. The squadron has a picture printed in the book 'to see the dawn breaking" Any info such a...

Anonymous

Hi, I am trying to find the route taken by 3 Group aircraft to this particular target. Would anyone have a record of this or a loss card showing the route there and back. Thanks in advance. Howard

barnsley · Michael Osborn

Good afternoon - does anyone out there have a copy of this book for sale please.

Kees Gorinchem · Kees Gorinchem

TO THE FORUM: CAN ANYONE HELP US IDENTIFY THIS SHOT DOWN BOMBER?? THANK YOU. KEES VERMEERTHE SHOT DOWN BOMBERby Kees Vermeer "There is another one!", I shouted, pointing to a parachute unfolding against the blue sky one spring day in 1944. "Rotmoffen (Bastards)!"...

Howard622 · Howard622

Hi, I have been asked by a relative of F/Sgt Moseley if I could find out a little more about him. It appears from his log book that he had a remarkable period in bomber command as a rear gunner and survived 58 opertions on three different squadrons. He was MID on 8th June, would anybody know the reason why?...

alieneyes · ShannonC

Hi, I'm looking for information about my Grandfather. He was a rear gunner (?) with the 35th and was shot down over France on August 28/29 1942. His name was Palmer (Paul) Nerland. He is Canadian. After being shot down he managed to stay on the run for approx. a week in Chavagnes, France. After his captu...

BillyButterfield · BillyButterfield

Hello. A newbie here and would like to find some information about a Lancaster Crew Engineer by the name of Billy Butterfield. I think his plane was shot down on it's way back from a Dresden raid. Billy was my Father's cousin and he is in his late 70's and would love to know more if possible please? How do I g...

smudgersmith · smudgersmith

Dear all, Would like to offer my years of research to anyone who wishes to learn more about either No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron or No.623 Squadron. This is particularly aimed at relatives of those who served with the squadrons. I am the association historian and have access to the association archiv...

Coffey · Coffey

On August 13th, 1944 my Dad and his crew took off on a training flight from Gransden Lodge, home of the 405 PFF Squadron. My Dad's logbook list a mystery passenger on the flight, a Pilot Officer Jowsett. The 405 Squadron records don't list anyone by this name, so perhaps a visitor of some kind? Can anyone...

Coffey · Coffey

When a master bomber was broadcasting instructions to the PFF and main force during a raid , were his transmissions received by the pilots of the other aircraft directly, or were they received by each crew's Wireless Operator and relayed to the Skipper via intercom? Thanks all, Clint

Bob Body

I am told this gentleman flew 13 ops to Berlin with, I believe, 166 Sqdn. Can anyone confirm this and if so give me some dates? TIA Bob

matt · matt

Hi All, I am trying to get this spam issue sorted out, suffice to say it is very time consuming. Please bear with me! Matt

mikecc99 · mikecc99

Pilot Officer Colin Hubert Curtis (No. 107980) was shot down on the evening of 20th January 1942 aged 22.Vickers Wellington 1c (serial Z1110) and six crew on board were never found (Chapman, Curtis, Spackman, Mantle, Dunn and Hancox)The aircraft was one of three `kill` claims that night by Oblt...

corkscrew · corkscrew

hello, I have used the forum search facility with no avail. I have accessed the NA online for info. also to no avail. can anybody assist with the ORB for 195 Squadron for May 1945, aircraft serials and crews. the squadron was involved with Operations Manna and Exodus. F/O Myatt is the name in the frame ,...

Porthios · Porthios

Hello, I am new here, so hello to all. I am researching the Halifax HR876 of 35 Sq. and its crew. It seems hard to find photos of the Halifaxes they flew, so I would like to ask you if anyone of you has photos of one of the following aircrafts: HR876 of 35 Sq. DT786 of 10 Sq. JD200 of 10 Sq. HR691 of 10 Sq. JB899 of 1...

Colin Hewlett · Colin Hewlett

Forum members will be interested in the following:"I have the pleasure to say that the RAF Wyton Heritage Centre have been accepted by AVIVA Community Fund Team in the hope of receiving funds in the £1,000 category. As you may know, we are raising funds to erect a marble plinth at the National Memoria...

ktone · ktone

I am new to the forum. I am trying to gather some information on my uncle Rear Gunner Richard Winchester who was aboard LM755 SR-N when it was shot down on November 29-30, 1944 over Germany. He was the only survivor and spent the rest of the war as POW. Any direction which will move me forward in my...

barnsley · San

My Uncle, Hubert Ball passed away last year. He was 93 and never talked much in depth about his active service but gosh didn't he have a memory for dates and times. He was a mine of information and I deeply regret not having got his memories down on paper. It was only after he died that we learnt that he was...

Mike Hughes · Mike Hughes

I am trying to assist the sister of one of the crew. She would dearly like to know more about the circumstances of her brother's loss in this incident. Mike Hughes -- Edited by Mike Hughes on Friday 7th of April 2017 03:57:40 AM

MikeH · Tessa Martin

Good afternoon, I am searching for any photographs of Halifax LK912 MP-N My Dad's cousin Sergeant Edgar George Bird Service Number: 1585460, 76 Squadron, was a rear gunner. Shot down 21.1.44 aged 21. I understand there may be some pictures but I do not know how to locate them: Database for 76 Squadron...

Pshores · Pshores

my auntie ( 89 years old and very frail no way) still remembers Tony as a 19 year old tail end charlie before he was Kia 31st March 1944 when she was 16.. I don't suppose anyone has any other information beyond that on the CWGC certificate. A photo would be even better even if only of the ill fated lanc ZN-C...

Beauce 44 · Beauce 44

Hello,Bonjour, In France,a random number of medal rewarded the helpers of many airmen.Does someone know the name of this medal? Many thanks.Regards Beauce 44.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	158 Squadron David "Jock" Arundel (Preview) Folks - My interest is 76 Squadron, but by chance one of my best mates is the son of David "Jock" Arundel of 158 Squadron. Jock passed away many years ago but sadly his wife - my mates Mum passed shortly after Christmas. He has since been sorting the house out and remembering my recent journey over my Uncle...	Gazza	4	1107	Feb 26, 2018 by Gazza
	BK464 crew enquiry (Preview) Hi I'm researching an uncle that was MIA in Wellington BK464 on 11/4/1943 whilst serving with 166 in Kirmington. Can you advise me where I can hopefully locate a photograph, I understand that filming took place among the squadrons. I have tried through family, without success. Many thanks Stev...	Steve Eaton	1	561	Feb 22, 2018 by Anonymous
	Wellington W5494, 1446Flt/21 OTU (Preview) Hi, Forumites. I'm new to the Board, and wonder if anyone can help. On behalf of a family member of a person killed in the crash of Wellington W5494, does anyone have the individual aircraft letter of the above aircraft. Operated by a trainee crew of 21 OTU (but assigned to 1446 (FT) Flight), this aircra...	Boutigny	3	1361	Feb 18, 2018 by Malcolm Bell
	No. 2 Air Observer School / 1942 (Preview) I was under the impression that at Manning Depot aircrew were sorted and only Navigators went to A.O.S. However my Dad, a pilot , went to No. 2 A.O.S. after Manning Depot in 1942 before going on to Initial Training School. Was this unusual? Also looking for info about A.O.S. - what they learned, aircra...	Coffey	3	887	Feb 17, 2018 by alieneyes
	F/O Anthony J. Palanek , KIA (Preview) Dear friends, I´m seeking any info about this air bomber of 419 sq, F/O Anthony J. Palanek, who was killed in action 21.3.1945 during mission to Hemmingstedt, Germany in F/O R.W. Millar´s crew, all from crew were killed exception of F/Sgt J. Aitken were killed. Crew was: F/O Millar, F/O Palanek, F/Lt...	Munro	18	2213	Feb 9, 2018 by Anonymous
	Lancaster ME734 of 625 Squadron (crash site?) (Preview) Hi, Can anyone confirm the crash site details of ME734 on the 19/04/44. Shot down near Kelstern by Lt Wenning of II./KG51,at 03.47 Regards, Mike	MikeH	2	795	Jan 24, 2018 by MikeH
	New Member Introduction. (Preview) Hi Folks. I am Steve Swinton, Nephew of John (Jack) Swinton Flight Engineer with 102 Ceylon Squadron, who was aboard JD316 DYK Which was shot down on the night of 25/07/1943. I have some information about this flight including crew members and their ranks. I also have the telegram and letters t...	Steve Swinton	9	823	Jan 19, 2018 by Steve Swinton
	RAF Wombleton - North Yorkshire (Preview) Hi, I am interested in finding anyone who can give an insight or shed some information on RAF Wombleton In North Yorkshire. A good few years back I stayed at the campsite on the paremeter of the airfield and while out walking one evening discovered this amazing place. I didn't even know it existed unt...	Chris Baskerville	2	1729	Jan 15, 2018 by Anonymous
	76 squadron WW2 (Preview) Im curious if i can use this forum to find information on my father who was in the bomber command stationed at Holme Upon Spalding Moor during WW2 Pilot was Jack Espie. My father was the rear gunner Joseph Allan Salt. The squadron has a picture printed in the book 'to see the dawn breaking" Any info such a...	salty	1	709	Jan 4, 2018 by MikeH
	Target Gelsenkirchen 12th June 1944 (Preview) Hi, I am trying to find the route taken by 3 Group aircraft to this particular target. Would anyone have a record of this or a loss card showing the route there and back. Thanks in advance. Howard	Anonymous	11	1460	Jan 2, 2018 by Anonymous
	Book - Wings of War by Jim Wright (Preview) Good afternoon - does anyone out there have a copy of this book for sale please.	Michael Osborn	5	1602	Jan 1, 2018 by barnsley
	The Shot Down Bomber -- a story by Kees Vermeer (Preview) TO THE FORUM: CAN ANYONE HELP US IDENTIFY THIS SHOT DOWN BOMBER?? THANK YOU. KEES VERMEERTHE SHOT DOWN BOMBERby Kees Vermeer "There is another one!", I shouted, pointing to a parachute unfolding against the blue sky one spring day in 1944. "Rotmoffen (Bastards)!"...	Kees Gorinchem	29	4462	Dec 23, 2017 by Anonymous
	F/Sgt R. Moseley 1239018- No.9, 106 & 214 Sqdns (Preview) Hi, I have been asked by a relative of F/Sgt Moseley if I could find out a little more about him. It appears from his log book that he had a remarkable period in bomber command as a rear gunner and survived 58 opertions on three different squadrons. He was MID on 8th June, would anybody know the reason why?...	Howard622	16	2154	Dec 21, 2017 by John Mclelland
	Squadron 35 Halifax shot down Aug.28/29 (Preview) Hi, I'm looking for information about my Grandfather. He was a rear gunner (?) with the 35th and was shot down over France on August 28/29 1942. His name was Palmer (Paul) Nerland. He is Canadian. After being shot down he managed to stay on the run for approx. a week in Chavagnes, France. After his captu...	ShannonC	3	705	Dec 20, 2017 by alieneyes
	Bomber Command Engineer information. (Preview) Hello. A newbie here and would like to find some information about a Lancaster Crew Engineer by the name of Billy Butterfield. I think his plane was shot down on it's way back from a Dresden raid. Billy was my Father's cousin and he is in his late 70's and would love to know more if possible please? How do I g...	BillyButterfield	8	1150	Dec 20, 2017 by Anonymous
	No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron & No.623 Squadron Contact Point (Preview) Dear all, Would like to offer my years of research to anyone who wishes to learn more about either No.218 (Gold Coast) Squadron or No.623 Squadron. This is particularly aimed at relatives of those who served with the squadrons. I am the association historian and have access to the association archiv...	smudgersmith	22	5562	Dec 20, 2017 by Clive Johnston
	Mystery passenger / Pilot Officer Jowsett (Preview) On August 13th, 1944 my Dad and his crew took off on a training flight from Gransden Lodge, home of the 405 PFF Squadron. My Dad's logbook list a mystery passenger on the flight, a Pilot Officer Jowsett. The 405 Squadron records don't list anyone by this name, so perhaps a visitor of some kind? Can anyone...	Coffey	0	662	Dec 19, 2017 by Coffey
	Master Bomber broadcasts (Preview) When a master bomber was broadcasting instructions to the PFF and main force during a raid , were his transmissions received by the pilots of the other aircraft directly, or were they received by each crew's Wireless Operator and relayed to the Skipper via intercom? Thanks all, Clint	Coffey	4	976	Dec 17, 2017 by Coffey
	Arthur McCartney DFC & Bar 166 Sqdn (Preview) I am told this gentleman flew 13 ops to Berlin with, I believe, 166 Sqdn. Can anyone confirm this and if so give me some dates? TIA Bob	Bob Body	2	756	Dec 17, 2017 by Anonymous
	Dealing with Spammers (Preview) Hi All, I am trying to get this spam issue sorted out, suffice to say it is very time consuming. Please bear with me! Matt	matt	8	1213	Dec 5, 2017 by Anonymous
	Pilot Officer Colin Hubert Curtis, 101 Squadron RAFVR (Preview) Pilot Officer Colin Hubert Curtis (No. 107980) was shot down on the evening of 20th January 1942 aged 22.Vickers Wellington 1c (serial Z1110) and six crew on board were never found (Chapman, Curtis, Spackman, Mantle, Dunn and Hancox)The aircraft was one of three `kill` claims that night by Oblt...	mikecc99	0	843	Dec 1, 2017 by mikecc99
	195 Squadron Wratting Common (Preview) hello, I have used the forum search facility with no avail. I have accessed the NA online for info. also to no avail. can anybody assist with the ORB for 195 Squadron for May 1945, aircraft serials and crews. the squadron was involved with Operations Manna and Exodus. F/O Myatt is the name in the frame ,...	corkscrew	2	946	Nov 28, 2017 by Anonymous
	10 Squadron and 35 Squadron Halifaxes - photos (Preview) Hello, I am new here, so hello to all. I am researching the Halifax HR876 of 35 Sq. and its crew. It seems hard to find photos of the Halifaxes they flew, so I would like to ask you if anyone of you has photos of one of the following aircrafts: HR876 of 35 Sq. DT786 of 10 Sq. JD200 of 10 Sq. HR691 of 10 Sq. JB899 of 1...	Porthios	4	1270	Nov 27, 2017 by Graham
	Pathfinder plinth (Preview) Forum members will be interested in the following:"I have the pleasure to say that the RAF Wyton Heritage Centre have been accepted by AVIVA Community Fund Team in the hope of receiving funds in the £1,000 category. As you may know, we are raising funds to erect a marble plinth at the National Memoria...	Colin Hewlett	0	643	Nov 20, 2017 by Colin Hewlett
	RAF Squadron Lancaster LM755 SR-n (Preview) I am new to the forum. I am trying to gather some information on my uncle Rear Gunner Richard Winchester who was aboard LM755 SR-N when it was shot down on November 29-30, 1944 over Germany. He was the only survivor and spent the rest of the war as POW. Any direction which will move me forward in my...	ktone	37	14893	Nov 17, 2017 by Anonymous
	H G Ball (Preview) My Uncle, Hubert Ball passed away last year. He was 93 and never talked much in depth about his active service but gosh didn't he have a memory for dates and times. He was a mine of information and I deeply regret not having got his memories down on paper. It was only after he died that we learnt that he was...	San	6	740	Nov 16, 2017 by barnsley
	166 Squadron Lancaster crashed Bristol Channel 3rd July 1945. Seeking further information. Can anyone help? (Preview) I am trying to assist the sister of one of the crew. She would dearly like to know more about the circumstances of her brother's loss in this incident. Mike Hughes -- Edited by Mike Hughes on Friday 7th of April 2017 03:57:40 AM	Mike Hughes	12	2027	Nov 12, 2017 by barnsley
	LK912 MP-N (Preview) Good afternoon, I am searching for any photographs of Halifax LK912 MP-N My Dad's cousin Sergeant Edgar George Bird Service Number: 1585460, 76 Squadron, was a rear gunner. Shot down 21.1.44 aged 21. I understand there may be some pictures but I do not know how to locate them: Database for 76 Squadron...	Tessa Martin	1	624	Nov 12, 2017 by MikeH
	Sergeant air gunner Gilbert Anthony Poole 2220167 106 squadron (Preview) my auntie ( 89 years old and very frail no way) still remembers Tony as a 19 year old tail end charlie before he was Kia 31st March 1944 when she was 16.. I don't suppose anyone has any other information beyond that on the CWGC certificate. A photo would be even better even if only of the ill fated lanc ZN-C...	Pshores	9	1976	Nov 9, 2017 by jmn
	Name of the medal for Helpers ? (Preview) Hello,Bonjour, In France,a random number of medal rewarded the helpers of many airmen.Does someone know the name of this medal? Many thanks.Regards Beauce 44.	Beauce 44	2	628	Nov 8, 2017 by Beauce 44
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