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Lionel Eade
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Hi, I'm trying to trace information of my uncle (above) who I believe was shot down, possibly on a bombing raid to Hamburg. Any information appreciated
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Roger Eade
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Sgt Derek Paul Watson-Parker (741702)
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http://www.156squadron.com/101Sqn/search_rollofhonor.asp
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Master Bomber code?
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Happy New Year everyone! In the squadron records for 405 Squadron, there are multiple entries stating that the Master Bomber gave instructions to the attackers using the phrase " Square Mile" ..... I am assuming it was some kind of PFF code. Can anyone offer any insight as to its meaning? Che...
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Coffey
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166 Squadron RAF Kirmington Bomber Command.Help for researchers.
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I am reposting my original offer of help to anyone looking for information about 166 squadron RAF 1943-45,particularly family/relatives of 166 Airmen.My original posting was getting a little 'cluttered' and I was missing some of the requests for assistance. Please post your queries on the site...
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barnsley
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Short Stirling LJ873
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Hello, I'm investigating the emergancy landing of Short Stirling LJ873 on September the 23rd 1944. The plane belonged to 620 squadron RAF and was flown by squadron commander Donald Henry Lee D.F.C. The plane landed in Ussen , just west of Oss ( Holland). All crew members survived and evaded. The com...
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maximilian
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Dec 28, 2016
by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
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No 78 Bomber Squadron
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I am researching a man who went down with his Halifax on the night of 19 June 1942. He was a flight sergeant with No 78 Bomber Squadron and his name was Mostyn Maurice Crowe. I am aiming to produce a detailed biography of him to mark the 75 anniversary of his demise. He is listed on the Camberley and Frimely w...
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101 squadron - Ludford Magna Lancaster pilot helmet.
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Hi all, new to the forum so first of all a big hello and it is nice to be here. About one year ago I purchased a Lancaster pilots helmet (images attached below). Love it to bits, and have been doing some research on it via trolling Google results. I know it was owned by Flight Lieutanant Clyde Frederick Ad...
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Training and Operational Records.
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How do I get access to Training and operational records for JW Farrow who was a MUG his last operational squadron was 622.4 AGS Morpeth25/05/1943 09/07/1943RAF Wing (26 OTU)16/08/194317/09/1943RAF Newmarket27/10/194303/11/19431651 CU-Waterbeach.04/11/194327/11/19431651 CU-Wratti...
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Pathfinder methods / Two runs?
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Did the crews in PFF who were carrying a mixed load of flares for target marking , and a load of GP bombs have to do two runs? Once to mark the target , then circle and join the main force for their bomb run? I have read conflicting accounts, and would appreciate any input from the forum. Cheers, Clint.
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F/LT Sydney Dyson
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I am a new memeber and am looking for any info on my late father who flew with 90 Squadron (West Wickham, Tuddenham) from May 1943 until May 1944 and then with 576 Squadron (Fiskerton) for March 1945 and then 101 Squadron (Ludford Magna)from March 1945.
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Nov 13, 2016
by Anonymous
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Flight Lieutenant David Cyril DAVIES, D.S.O., D.F.C. (134491) - 582 and 139 Squadrons
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Good night to all, Am looking for a Picture of this particular airman that flew with 582 and 139 Squadrons (PFF). baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Adriano
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Adriano Silva Baumgartner
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Nov 11, 2016
by Adriano Silva Baumgartner
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Halifax Bomber Crew 26/7/1943 out of RAF Lisset
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Remembrance Day today and my son was in parade with cubs. He always chooses to place his wooden cross on one of the three RAF graves amongst the 19 CWWGC graves in the churchyard at ALll SAints Frindsbury, overlooking Chatham Dockyard (as was!) This year he really wants to know who these people were. Fr...
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Anonymous
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V1 site / Middle-Straete
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Can anyone tell me anything more about the V1 site at Middle-Straete? My Dad and crew took part in a raid on this target on the night of June 24/44, and I cant seem to find any info on it. Was it a storage site or a launching site? Any info on the effectiveness of the raid? Thanks everyone for any info ! Cheers,...
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Coffey
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49 Sqdn Lancaster ME675, 22 June 1944
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Currently I am researching Lancaster ME675, flown by F/Lt J.R.Hill. Underway to target (Oil plant at Wesseling) the aircraft was intercepted by a nightfighter. The aircraft exploded on impact which killed the whole crew. Not very sure where the aircraft struck the ground Nuenen or Lage Mierde, t...
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Can Someone with A Chorley's Please help?!
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Looking for the details on a crash of a 156 sqn Lanc on which F/L Alastair Stewart was aboard. Stewart was killed in the crash, apparently they were conducting an air test when the incident occured. I am trying to find out who else was aboard and any other details for a family member I tried lostbomber...
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Lancaster ND 755
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Hi dear Friend We just built a memorial to the crew of Lancaster ND 755 35th Squadron Wintzenbach fell in France on the night of October 19, 1944. I am looking for all info, photos and contact with families of the victims. The pilot was F / O R. W. Brown. (DFC) Thank you for your help Lanc68
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"George" the autopilot
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Greetings all. Just arrived home from Maui, and read Harry Yates "Luck and a Lancaster" on the flights there and back. Wonderful book, one of the best I have read, however I was astounded to read of Yate's casual use of George the autopilot. At one point in the book he writes of engaging George and then wa...
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Coffey
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158 Squadron/ RAF Lisset
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I am currectly investigating the service life of my Great Uncle, Harry Selman. He was based at Lisset until going down over Germany and internment in Stalag IVb. Harry died in 1950 when his Wellington crashed over Sussex on a training flight. I am wondering if it is likely that I will be able to trace any...
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Iain Kelly
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Hugh Burns Hay, DSO, DFC and BAR (Can/J.15707) - 692 Squadron Observer
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Good night to all, Am looking for relatives of this Observer with 692 Squadron, born in Canada, that later became a Doctor and pilot with RCAF. Any information regarding his relatives would be most welcomed for a friend of mine who is researching about this airman. baumgartner_asv@yahoo.com.br Ad...
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Oct 13, 2016
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Alfred Arthur John Higgins
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HI, I've been researching my family tree and found details of the above person, who died on the 24 Apr 1944, whilst serving in 425 (R.CA.F.) squadron out of RAF Tholthorpe. Does anyone have any details of the operation that resulted in his death? Thanks in advance Colin
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Pics of F/O Bernard Ellis Knight (RAFVR126681) + Nav. F/O Alexander James Baldwin (RAFVR130729)-571 Sqdn
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Good morning. Am looking for pictures of Flying Officer Bernard Ellis Knight (RAFVR 126681) and his Navigator, F/O Alexander James Baldwin, D.F.M. (RAFVR 130729), from 571 Squadron, who were killed on the 17th May 1944, while coming back from Berlin on Mosquito B.XVI serial ML988.
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Adriano Silva Baumgartner
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J.P Riches from 617 Squadron
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Hello there, I am trying to find out what John Paul Riches did before he flew with 617 Squadron. I know he was transferred from 1660 CU, but he was supposed to have done a full tour before this. Has anyone any ideas/information? Thank you AK
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Which books written by crew members are good to read?
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Hi, I would like to read books written by bomber crew members like the books Bomber Pilot, Lancaster Target or No Moon Tonight. It would be nice if you can send me a few hints to other books which are worth to read, thanks. Marcel
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Sgt. Ken A. Hart R116556 / Fatal accident
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Hoping someone can help me solve a mystery. The mid-upper gunner on my Dad's crew was Sgt Ken Hart, from Ontario. He had been overseas longer than any of the other crew, first flying with 405 Squadron ( then on "loan" to Coastal Command ) doing anti sub patrols in 1942, out of Beaulieu, Hampshire. On Nove...
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Sgt. D C Jamieson 419 Moose Squadron information on his escape
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Looking for any information on Sgt. Jamieson's escape, he was injured during the loss of KB797 then hospitalized, he escaped and that is what I am looking for information on. He was on his second sortie when the Lancaster went down. service number was R281610.
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Fred Eldrett Flight Engineer 115 Squadron
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I am trying to find out any information on my dad (Fred Eldrett) who served as flight engineer in 1943-1944 with 115 Squadron, and any other crew members. thanks James
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Measuring wind
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In reading about the Bomber Campaign , I am struck by how often the importance of measuring wind is mentioned. Both in navigation and target marking, it seems to have been a critical factor. The reported winds would even be broadcast to crews on their way to the target. I am having real trouble pictu...
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Coffey
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Lancaster PB465 ("Mudpool Maggie II") Piloted by Tony Frish, 103 Squadron
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Andy Frish wrote: Just for your interest, Lancaster PB465 was delivered new to 103 Squadron and was my father's aircraft, nicknamed "Mudpool Maggie II" where my mother Margaret was affectionately known as Mudpool Maggie I. She painted the nose art of the side of the ****pit. Father Ton...
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Using National Archives to find POW questionaires
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Does any one have a step by step way of finding the way through the Archives to find Liberation Reports or POW questionnaires. Sometimes I have luck finding them but most times I seem to go round and round in a circle in the Achieves website
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POW numbers
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It appears from different sources that a POW was given a number which was related to a Stalag, such as VI/357 the numbers I am seeing are in the 300s. If a POW was moved to another camp, did he keep the original number or was he given a new number. In two sources a web based one and the book Footprints On the Sa...
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